NEW DELHI: The much-anticipated IPL 2025 mega auction has kicked off, as all 10 franchises gear up to finalise their rosters for the upcoming season. This two-day event, held once every three years, promises high-stakes bidding for star players.
For the first time in IPL history, the auction is being hosted outside India, taking place at the Abady Al Johar Arena in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.The arena, with a seating capacity of 15,000, sets the stage for an electrifying bidding war.
A total of 577 players are in the fray, including 367 Indians and 210 overseas cricketers. Notably, the original pool of 574 players expanded with the addition of England’s Jofra Archer, USA’s Saurabh Netravalkar, and India’s Hardik Tamore.
The franchises have 204 slots to fill, including 70 designated for overseas players. By the auction’s conclusion, each team must assemble a squad of at least 18 players.
Here’s the list of the players sold during the IPL 2025 auction (ALL PRICES ARE IN INR):
| PLAYERS | COUNTRY | TEAMS | BASE PRICE | SOLD FOR |
| Arshdeep Singh | India | PBKS | 2 crore | 18 crore (RTM) |
| Kagiso Rabada | SA | GT | 2 crore | 10.75 crore |
| Shreyas Iyer | India | PBKS | 2 crore | 26.75 crore |
Here’s the list of the players unsold during the IPL 2025 auction (ALL PRICES ARE IN INR):