The 2025 IPL auction, held in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, saw record-breaking bids and intense competition among franchises. Rishabh Pant became the costliest player in IPL history as Lucknow Super Giants acquired him for ₹27 crore. Shreyas Iyer followed closely, being sold to Punjab Kings for ₹26 crore. Other notable picks included KL Rahul (₹14 crore) by Chennai Super Kings and Mohammed Shami (₹10 crore) by Sunrisers Hyderabad. Overseas stars like Rashid Khan also fetched high prices, showcasing the league’s global appeal.
Team-Wise Breakdown of Sold Players in the IPL 2025 Auction
Here’s a detailed summary of the players acquired by each IPL team during the 2025 auction:
Chennai Super Kings (CSK)
- KL Rahul – ₹14 crore
- Devon Conway – ₹9 crore
- Rachin Ravindra – ₹5 crore
Mumbai Indians (MI)
- Rashid Khan – ₹15 crore
- Nicholas Pooran – ₹10 crore
Lucknow Super Giants (LSG)
- Rishabh Pant – ₹27 crore
- Avesh Khan – ₹8 crore
Punjab Kings (PBKS)
- Shreyas Iyer – ₹26 crore
- Sam Curran – ₹12 crore
Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH)
- Mohammed Shami – ₹10 crore
- Harry Brook – ₹7 crore
Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB)
- David Willey – ₹6 crore
- Manish Pandey – ₹5.5 crore
Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR)
- Andre Russell (retained with ₹12 crore bid equivalent)
- Adam Zampa – ₹6 crore
Rajasthan Royals (RR)
- Yashasvi Jaiswal – ₹10 crore
- Ben Stokes – ₹16 crore
Team Strategies and Key Insights from IPL 2025 Auction
Chennai Super Kings (CSK)
With KL Rahul and Devon Conway, CSK reinforced their top order. Rahul’s experience and adaptability align with CSK’s preference for dependable, high-impact players.
Mumbai Indians (MI)
The addition of Rashid Khan strengthens MI’s bowling arsenal, complementing their traditionally strong batting lineup.
Lucknow Super Giants (LSG)
Rishabh Pant’s record-breaking ₹27 crore acquisition signals LSG’s focus on explosive batting and leadership potential. Avesh Khan adds depth to their pace attack.
Punjab Kings (PBKS)
Shreyas Iyer’s consistency and Sam Curran’s all-around ability position PBKS as a balanced squad.
Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH)
Mohammed Shami provides experienced pace, while Harry Brook boosts their middle-order power.
Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB)
David Willey brings versatility, fitting RCB’s strategy of depth in bowling and batting.
Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR)
Retaining Andre Russell and adding Adam Zampa ensures firepower in batting and a potent spin option.
Rajasthan Royals (RR)
Ben Stokes and Yashasvi Jaiswal give RR a mix of international flair and local talent, critical for title aspirations.
