IPL Auction Expensive Players: Rishabh Pant made a record, these 10 players were the most expensive in the mega auction, see the list
After waiting for many days, the mega auction of IPL 2025 season came and it ended after two days of tremendous excitement. This auction started on Sunday 24 November in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia and was completed on Monday 25 November. With a total expenditure of Rs 639.15 crore, 182 players were bought by 10 franchises together and prepared their respective squads. Now everyone wants to know which players got the most money. So let us tell you about the 10 players who charged the highest price.
10 most expensive players of IPL 2025 auction
Now everyone must have come to know that this time the most expensive player was Rishabh Pant, who was bought by Lucknow Super Giants for 27 crores, breaking all the records of the last 18 years. At the same time, Punjab Kings placed the second-highest bid of 26.75 crores on Shreyas Iyer. In total, 20 players were bought for more than 10 crores, out of which we will tell you who are the 10 most expensive.
Rishabh Pant
Lucknow Super Giants spent Rs 27 crore for the star Indian wicketkeeper-batsman and bought the former Delhi Capitals captain.
Shreyas Iyer
Meanwhile, Punjab Kings defeated Delhi for captain Shreyas, who made Kolkata Knight Riders the IPL champion and bought him for Rs 26.75 crore.
Venkatesh Iyer
Kolkata made all efforts for their star of the last final, Venkatesh Iyer, and included him again in their squad for Rs 23.75 crore.
Arshdeep Singh
Although Punjab Kings did not retain Arshdeep Singh, they definitely bought him again in the mega auction by matching the bid of Rs 18 crore through RTM.
Devendra Chahal
There was a lot of competition for Yuzvendra Chahal, the most successful bowler in IPL history, and finally, Punjab Kings bought him for Rs 18 crore, making him the most expensive spinner.
Joss Butler
There were strong bids for England's T20 captain Jos Butler but Gujarat Titans got success, who bought Butler for Rs 15.75 crore to form the opening pair with captain Shubman Gill. He is the most expensive foreign player in this auction.
KL Rahul
KL Rahul got a new team but the bid on him was much lower than expected. Delhi Capitals defeated Royal Challengers Bangalore and bought Rahul for Rs 14 crore.
Trent boult
New Zealand's left-handed superstar pacer Bolt has returned to Mumbai Indians again. Mumbai spent 12.50 crores for him.
Jora archer
England's stormy bowler Jofra Archer, who returned to the IPL auction again, has also returned to Rajasthan Royals after 3 seasons. Rajasthan bought him for 12.50 crores.
josh hazelwood
Similarly, Australia's veteran fast bowler Josh Hazlewood also returned to Bangalore after a season's break. Bangalore spent Rs 12.50 crore for him.