Introduction
The IPL Auction 2025 in Jeddah has concluded, leaving fans and franchises buzzing with excitement and surprise. Over the course of two days, a total of 182 players were sold, while some big names were left unsold, highlighting the fierce competition and strategic planning involved in assembling the best possible squads for the upcoming season.
Sold Players: The Big Names and Surprises
One of the standout moments of the auction was the record-breaking bid for Rishabh Pant, who became the most expensive player in IPL history with a staggering ₹27 crore bid from the Lucknow Super Giants (LSG). Close behind was Shreyas Iyer, who fetched ₹26.75 crore from the Punjab Kings (PBKS)1. These high-profile signings underscore the premium placed on top Indian talent.
Rovman Powell was retained by Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) for ₹1.50 crore, while Faf du Plessis joined Delhi Capitals (DC) for ₹2 crore. Washington Sundar was acquired by Gujarat Titans (GT) for ₹3.20 crore, and Sam Curran went to Chennai Super Kings (CSK) for ₹2.40 crore. Marco Jansen secured a lucrative deal with Punjab Kings (PBKS) for ₹7 crore, reflecting the high demand for quality seamers.
Unsold Players: The Unexpected Omissions
Despite their impressive track records, several seasoned players were left unsold, raising eyebrows among fans and pundits alike. David Warner, Kane Williamson, Shardul Thakur, Ajinkya Rahane, and Glenn Phillips were among the notable names who failed to attract bids. This unexpected turn of events highlights the unpredictable nature of the auction and the strategic decisions made by franchises.
Indian Talent Shines
The auction also showcased the high demand for Indian talent, with several domestic players securing lucrative deals. Deepak Chahar was picked up by Mumbai Indians (MI) for ₹9.25 crore, despite his injury history. Mukesh Kumar was retained by Delhi Capitals (DC) for ₹8 crore through the RTM card. Krunal Pandya earned ₹5.75 crore from Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB), and Nitish Rana was signed by Rajasthan Royals (RR) for ₹4.20 crore.
Emerging Stars and Smart Picks
The auction also saw some smart picks and emerging stars making their mark. Anshul Kamboj, who recently picked 10 wickets in the Ranji Trophy, was snapped up by Chennai Super Kings (CSK) for ₹3.40 crore. Venkatesh Iyer was a surprising pick by Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) for ₹23.75 crore, potentially making him the captain of the side. Himmat Singh was retained by Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) for ₹30 lakh, and Sherfane Rutherford joined Gujarat Titans (GT) for ₹2.60 crore.
Here is how the 10 squads look after two days of bidding:
Chennai Super Kings
Ruturaj Gaikwad, Matheesha Pathirana, Shivam Dube, Ravindra Jadeja, MS Dhoni, Devon Conway, Rahul Tripathi, Rachin Ravindra, R. Ashwin, Khaleel Ahmed, Noor Ahmad, Vijay Shankar, Sam Curran, Shaik Rasheed, Anshul Kamboj, Mukesh Choudhary, Deepak Hooda, Gurjapneet Singh, Nathan Ellis, Jamie Overton, Kamlesh Nagarkoti, Ramakrishna Ghosh, Shreyas Gopal, Vansh Bedi, Andre Siddarth.
Kolkata Knight Riders
Rinku Singh, Varun Chakaravarthy, Sunil Narine, Andre Russell, Harshit Rana, Ramandeep Singh, Venkatesh Iyer, Quinton de Kock, Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Anrich Nortje, Angkrish Raghuvanshi, Vaibhav Arora, Mayank Markande, Rovman Powell, Manish Pandey, Spencer Johnson, Luvnith Sisodia, Ajinkya Rahane, Anukul Roy, Moeen Ali, Umran Malik.
Sunrisers Hyderabad
Pat Cummins, Abhishek Sharma, Nitish Reddy, Heinrich Klaasen, Travis Head, Mohammad Shami, Harshal Patel, Ishan Kishan, Rahul Chahar, Adam Zampa, Atharva Taide, Abhinav Manohar, Simarjeet Singh, Zeeshan Ansari, Jaydev Unadkat, Brydon Carse, Kamindu Mendis, Aniket Verma, Eshan Malinga, Sachin Baby.
Punjab Kings
Shashank Singh, Prabhsimran Singh, Arshdeep Singh, Shreyas Iyer, Yuzvendra Chahal, Marcus Stoinis, Glenn Maxwell, Nehal Wadhera, Harpreet Brar, Vishnu Vinod, Vijaykumar Vyshak, Yash Thakur, Marco Jansen, Josh Inglis, Lockie Ferguson, Azmatullah Omarzai, Harnoor Pannu, Kuldeep Sen, Priyansh Arya, Aaron Hardie, Musheer Khan, Suryansh Shedge, Xavier Bartlett, Pyla Avinash, Pravin Dubey.
Delhi Capitals
Axar Patel, Kuldeep Yadav, Tristan Stubbs, Abishek Porel, Mitchell Starc, KL Rahul, Harry Brook, Jake Fraser-McGurk, T. Natarajan, Karun Nair, Sameer Rizvi, Ashutosh Sharma, Mohit Sharma, Faf du Plessis, Mukesh Kumar, Darshan Nalkande, Vipraj Nigam, Dushmantha Chameera, Donovan Ferreira, Ajay Mandal, Manvanth Kumar, Tripurana Vijay, Madhav Tiwari.
Lucknow Super Giants
Nicholas Pooran, Ravi Bishnoi, Mayank Yadav, Mohsin Khan, Ayush Badoni, Rishabh Pant, David Miller, Aiden Markram, Mitchell Marsh, Avesh Khan, Abdul Samad, Aryan Juyal, Akash Deep, Himmat Singh, M. Siddharth, Digvesh Singh, Shahbaz Ahmed, Akash Singh, Shamar Joseph, Prince Yadav, Yuvraj Chaudhary, Rajvardhan Hangargekar, Arshin Kulkarni, Matthew Breetzke.
Royal Challengers Bengaluru
Virat Kohli, Rajat Patidar, Yash Dayal, Liam Livingstone, Phil Salt, Jitesh Sharma, Josh Hazlewood, Rasikh Dar, Suyash Sharma, Krunal Pandya, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Swapnil Singh, Tim David, Romario Shepherd, Nuwan Thushara, Manoj Bhandage, Jacob Bethell, Devdutt Padikkal, Swastik Chhikara, Lungi Ngidi, Abhinandan Singh, Mohit Rathee.
Rajasthan Royals
Sanju Samson, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Riyan Parag, Dhruv Jurel, Shimron Hetmyer, Sandeep Sharma, Jofra Archer, Maheesh Theekshana, Wanindu Hasaranga, Akash Madhwal, Kumar Kartikeya, Nitish Rana, Tushar Deshpande, Shubham Dubey, Yudhvir Singh, Fazalhaq Farooqi, Vaibhav Suryavanshi, Kwena Maphaka, Kunal Rathore, Ashok Sharma.
Mumbai Indians
Jasprit Bumrah, Suryakumar Yadav, Hardik Pandya, Rohit Sharma, Tilak Varma, Trent Boult, Naman Dhir, Robin Minz, Karn Sharma, Ryan Rickelton, Deepak Chahar, Allah Ghazanfar, Will Jacks, Ashwani Kumar, Mitchell Santner, Reece Topley, Krishnan Shrijith, Raj Angad Bawa, Satyanarayana Raju, Bevon Jacobs, Arjun Tendulkar, Lizaad Williams, Vignesh Puthur.
Gujarat Titans
Rashid Khan, Shubman Gill, Sai Sudharsan, Rahul Tewatia, Shahrukh Khan, Kagiso Rabada, Jos Buttler, Mohammed Siraj, Prasidh Krishna, Nishant Sindhu, Mahipal Lomror, Kumar Kushagra, Anuj Rawat, Manav Suthar, Washington Sundar, Gerald Coetzee, Arshad Khan, Gurnoor Brar, Sherfane Rutherford, Sai Kishore, Ishant Sharma, Jayant Yadav, Glenn Phillips, Karim Janat, Kulwant Khejroliya.
Conclusion
The IPL Auction 2025 in Jeddah has set the stage for an exciting and competitive season ahead. With record-breaking bids, unexpected omissions, and strategic signings, the auction has provided a glimpse into the future of the tournament. As the teams gear up for the new season, fans eagerly await the on-field performances of the newly assembled squads.