The Indian Premier League (IPL) auction witnessed 182 players chosen across 10 teams. Rishabh Pant became the most expensive player in the history of the league. The second highest bid was fetched by Shreyas Iyer while Rasikh Dar, the effective bowler, stole the spotlight after getting Rs 6 crore from Royal Challengers Bengaluru on Day 2 of bidding.
The auction reached its climax at the Abadi Al Johar Arena in Jeddah and marked a noteworthy moment in the legacy of the tournament. The two intense days saw 10 franchisees meticulously planning their strategies and working with a basket of Rs. 641.5 crore in order to secure the best talents for the upcoming season.
Top 10 Highest-Sold Players in IPL Auction 2025
Below is the list of the top 10 highest players in the auction which could have a significant impact on the cricket betting markets. Fans need to be updated and check the best cricket betting sites while placing their predictions on how the players perform on the field –
- Rishabh Pant – Rs 27 crore– India – Sold to Lucknow Super Giants
- Shreyas Iyer– Rs 26.75 crore – India – Sold to Punjab Kings
- Venkatesh Iyer– Rs 23.75 crore– India – Sold to Kolkata Knight Riders
- Arshdeep Singh– Rs 18 crore– India – Sold to Punjab Kings
- Yuzvendra Chahal – Rs 18 crore– India – Sold to Punjab Kings
- Jos Buttler– Rs 15.75 crore– England – Sold to Gujarat Titans
- KL Rahul– Rs 14 crore– India – Sold to Delhi Capitals
- Trent Boult– Rs 12.5 crore– New Zealand – Sold to Mumbai Indians
- Josh Hazlewood– Rs 12.5 crore– Australia – Sold to Royal Challengers Bangalore
- Jofra Archer– Rs 12.5 crore– England – Sold to Rajasthan Royals
Vaibhav: The Youngest IPL Crorepati of 2025
Vaibhav Suryavanshi has created history in this tournament by becoming the youngest player to be sold in the IPL auction. He is a Bihar-born batsman who was recently picked up by the Rajasthan Royals for Rs. 1.10 crore on Day 2 in Jeddah.
There is a controversy regarding the player’s age. Many allegations have surfaced that the young cricketer is in fact, 15 years old instead of 13 years, as declared by the father. Nevertheless, the team has bought him considering him the future of IPL talent.
Bhuvneshwar Kumar and Deepak Chahar: Key Signings
Bhubaneshwar Kumar has the proven track record and experience in the IPL, which has made him an attractive property. He has secured a high bid during the auction and has emerged as the most expensive player sold in the initial bidding on Day 2. Meanwhile, Mumbai Indians have quickly roped in Deepak Chahar, who has a similar skill set as Bhuvi. Both Bhuvi and Deepak are currently out of reckoning for a position in the Indian cricket squad as the franchises got into an intense bidding war.
Unsold Players: Surprises and What It Means for Their Future
Many players remained unsold in the early bidding, including Kane Williamson, Shardul Thakur, and Ajinkya Rahane. Even for Prithvi Shaw, there were no takers even though his base price was Rs. 75 Lakh. David Warner and Jonny Bairstow went unsold on Day 1, despite being high-profile players. This IPL auction will change the betting odds and how the betting markets will react, having considerable influence on every player’s worth as well as their future value.
