Prasidh Krishna’s Auction

Rajasthan Royals has entered the bidding war for Prasidh Krishna, with a starting price set. It's now between RR and Gujarat Titans, as bidding heats up. Gujarat Titans secure Prasidh Krishna for ₹9.50 crore.

Josh Hazlewood Up for Auction

There’s intense bidding between LSG and KKR for Australian fast bowler Josh Hazlewood. RCB joins the fray with a bid of ₹8 crore. The battle comes down to RCB and LSG, but Mumbai Indians also enter. After some fierce competition, Royal Challengers Bangalore wins Hazlewood for ₹12.50 crore.

Ishan Kishan’s Auction

A fierce bidding war erupts for Ishan Kishan between Delhi Capitals and Punjab Kings, with SRH also joining the bidding. In the end, Sunrisers Hyderabad secures Ishan Kishan for ₹11.25 crore.

Phil Salt to RCB

Royal Challengers Bangalore buys Phil Salt for ₹11.50 crore.

Mumbai Indians Bid for Quinton de Kock

Mumbai Indians and Sunrisers Hyderabad battle for South African Quinton de Kock, with Kolkata Knight Riders entering the bidding at ₹3.60 crore. In the end, KKR wins de Kock for ₹3.60 crore.

Mumbai Indians & Rajasthan Royals Yet to Sign Players

Out of the 26 players and 4 sets auctioned, Mumbai Indians and Rajasthan Royals have yet to add a player to their squad.

Glenn Maxwell Up for Auction

SRH starts bidding for Australian Glenn Maxwell at ₹2 crore, with Punjab Kings and CSK joining the contest. CSK drops out at ₹4.20 crore, and Punjab Kings secures Maxwell for ₹4.20 crore.

Mitchell Marsh Starts at ₹2 Crore

Sunrisers Hyderabad and Lucknow Super Giants battle for Mitchell Marsh, with Delhi Capitals holding the RTM option. As DC backs out, LSG secures Marsh for ₹3.40 crore.

Rachin Ravindra Auction

CSK and Punjab Kings compete for New Zealand’s Rachin Ravindra. Punjab Kings bids ₹3.20 crore, but CSK uses their RTM option to secure Ravindra for ₹4 crore.

Harshal Patel in Auction

A fierce bidding war emerges between Sunrisers Hyderabad and Gujarat Titans for Harshal Patel. SRH ultimately secures him for ₹8 crore after Punjab Kings used their RTM option.

Jake Fraser-McGurk Retained by Delhi Capitals

Punjab Kings and Lucknow Super Giants bid hard for Jake Fraser-McGurk. Punjab Kings bids ₹5.50 crore, but Delhi Capitals exercises their RTM and wins McGurk for ₹9 crore.

Devon Conway in Auction

Chennai Super Kings opens the bidding for New Zealand’s Devon Conway, with Punjab Kings joining the competition. After some back-and-forth, CSK retains Conway for ₹6.25 crore.

Aiden Markram Goes to LSG

Lucknow Super Giants secures South African Aiden Markram at his base price of ₹2 crore.

Devdutt Padikkal Goes Unsold

Devdutt Padikkal, who had previously troubled Australian bowlers, goes unsold at the IPL 2025 auction. He becomes the first cricketer to remain unsold and will hope for a bid during the recall round at the end of the auction.

Rahul Tripathi sold to Chennai Super Kings for an impressive INR 3.40 crore! A stellar addition to the team!

Harry Brook goes to Delhi Capitals for ₹6.25Cr

Liam Livingstone joins the RCB family!

Liam Livingstone is now part of the RCB family, sold for ₹8.75 crore!

"IPL 2025: Remaining Purse Balances After Intense Bidding Wars

Check out the remaining purse balances for IPL teams after the intense bidding wars at the 2025 auction. Which team managed their budget the best?

ujarat Titans Win Mohammed Siraj for ₹12.25 Crore

Indian pacer Mohammed Siraj entered the auction with a base price of ₹2 crore. Intense bidding followed between Chennai Super Kings and Gujarat Titans, with CSK exiting at ₹8 crore. The final contest was between Gujarat Titans and Rajasthan Royals, with Gujarat Titans winning the bid at ₹12.25 crore.

Delhi Capitals Secure K.L. Rahul for ₹14 Crore After Intense Bidding

K.L. Rahul sparked fierce bidding between Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Kolkata Knight Riders. Delhi Capitals joined the race, and Chennai Super Kings entered once the price hit ₹12 crore. Delhi Capitals secured him for ₹14 crore, marking the end of the bidding before lunch.

Yuzvendra Chahal Secured by Punjab Kings

A heated bidding war unfolded for leg-spinner Yuzvendra Chahal, with Sunrisers Hyderabad and Punjab Kings competing fiercely. Ultimately, Punjab Kings secured him for ₹18 crore.  

Rishabh Pant Becomes Most Expensive Player

After a solid comeback post-injury, Rishabh Pant becomes the most expensive player ever in the IPL 2025 mega auction. The IPL Auction was held in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. The Indian wicketkeeper-batsman was snapped up by the Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) for a staggering ₹27 crore, surpassing the previous record set minutes earlier by Shreyas Iyer, who was acquired by Punjab Kings for ₹26.75 crore.

David Miller Auctioned

Lucknow Super Giants acquire South Africa's David Miller for ₹9.75 crore.

Mohammed Shami Auctioned

Sunrisers Hyderabad secure Mohammed Shami for ₹10 crore.

Mitchell Starc Goes to Delhi Capitals

After intense bidding from Royal Challengers Bangalore, Delhi Capitals secured Australia's Mitchell Starc for ₹11.75 crore. Interestingly, Starc was the highest bidder last year at ₹24.75 crore.

Gujarat Titans Secures Jos Buttler

Gujarat Titans have successfully acquired England's Jos Buttler for ₹15.75 crore.

Shreyas Iyer Becomes IPL’s Most Expensive Player in History

In a groundbreaking moment at the IPL 2025 auctions, Shreyas Iyer made history by becoming the first-ever player to surpass the ₹25 crore mark, sealing his place as the most expensive player in IPL history. Iyer was acquired by Punjab Kings for a staggering ₹26.75 crore, eclipsing Mitchell Starc’s ₹24.75 crore, which was the highest bid in the previous edition of the tournament. READ MORE...

List of Players Retained by IPL Franchises

Mumbai Indians:

• Jasprit Bumrah, Suryakumar Yadav, Hardik Pandya, Rohit Sharma, Tilak Varma
• Remaining purse: ₹45 crore

• Virat Kohli, Rajat Patidar, Yash Dayal
• Remaining purse: ₹83 crore

• Axar Patel, Kuldeep Yadav, Tristan Stubbs, Abishek Porel
• Remaining purse: ₹73 crore

• Nicholas Pooran, Ravi Bishnoi, Mayank Yadav, Mohsin Khan, Ayush Badoni
• Remaining purse: ₹69 crore

• Rinku Singh, Varun Chakaravarthy, Sunil Narine, Andre Russell, Harshit Rana, Ramandeep Singh
• Remaining purse: ₹51 crore

• Sanju Samson, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Riyan Parag, Dhruv Jurel, Shimron Hetmyer, Sandeep Sharma
• Remaining purse: ₹41 crore

• Shashank Singh, Prabhsimran Singh
• Remaining purse: ₹110.5 crore

• Rashid Khan, Shubman Gill, Sai Sudharsan, Rahul Tewatia, Shahrukh Khan
• Remaining purse: ₹69 crore

• Pat Cummins, Abhishek Sharma, Nitish Reddy, Heinrich Klaasen, Travis Head
• Remaining purse: ₹45 crore

• Ruturaj Gaikwad, Matheesha Pathirana, Shivam Dube, Ravindra Jadeja, MS Dhoni
• Remaining purse: ₹55 crore

Kagiso Rabada Joins Gujarat Titans for ₹10.75 Crore

In the 2025 IPL Auction, Gujarat Titans previously passed on Kagiso Rabada at ₹9.25 crore. This time, however, they’ve made their intentions clear, securing Rabada for ₹10.75 crore!

Arshdeep Singh Secured by Punjab Kings for ₹18 Crore

Mallika Sagar kicks off the auction with Arshdeep Singh as the first player. Both Delhi Capitals and Chennai Super Kings express interest in him. However, as Chennai backs out, Gujarat Titans join the bidding. Delhi Capitals withdraw after offering ₹9.75 crore, leaving it to a battle between Gujarat Titans and Royal Challengers Bangalore. Rajasthan Royals also enter the bidding, adding to the competition between them and Gujarat Titans. Unexpectedly, Sunrisers Hyderabad steps in as well, turning it into a two-way contest between SRH and GT. Ultimately, Punjab Kings secure Arshdeep Singh for ₹18 crore.

Delhi Capitals Retain Four Key Players Ahead of IPL Mega Auction

Delhi Capitals have kept four players—Axar Patel, Kuldeep Yadav, Tristan Stubbs, and Abishek Porel—on their roster ahead of the upcoming auction. The team heads into the mega auction with a remaining purse of ₹73 crore and two Right-To-Match cards available. However, based on Rishabh Pant's recent posts on Twitter, there may be some unrest within the DC camp. What kind of auction strategy can we expect from them?

Shreyas' Stellar Century Boosts Mumbai to Victory Over Goa in Group E

Shreyas, who was let go by Kolkata Knight Riders despite captaining them to the IPL 2024 title, showcased his abilities once again with a blistering knock of 130* (57 balls, 11 fours, 10 sixes) for Mumbai in a Group E match against Goa. His century helped Mumbai reach 250/4, but despite a valiant chase by Goa, they fell short, finishing at 224/8, losing by 26 runs. Suyash Prabhudesai was the highest scorer for Goa, making 52 off 36 balls.

One can't help but wonder if Shreyas has earned a crore or two with this impressive performance.

ilak Shines with a Blistering 151, Becomes First Indian Male to Score 150+ in T20s

In a Group A match, Tilak, who had recently scored hundreds against South Africa in Centurion and Johannesburg, added another impressive century to his record against Meghalaya in Rajkot. The left-handed batter struck 151 off just 67 balls, including 14 fours and 10 sixes, guiding Hyderabad to a total of 248/4 in 20 overs. This knock made Tilak the first Indian male cricketer to score a 150-plus in T20s. Previously, India women's cricketer Kiran Navigere had scored 162 for Nagaland against Arunachal Pradesh in the senior Women's T20 Trophy in 2022. Notably, Tilak has been retained by Mumbai Indians, which makes his future performance even more significant.

Punjab Kings Retain Key Players Prabhsimran Singh and Shashank Singh for IPL 2024

Punjab Kings have kept hold of opener Prabhsimran Singh and middle-order batsman Shashank Singh, with the largest purse of Rs 110.5 crore among all IPL teams. It's well-known that Ricky Ponting and Rishabh Pant have a strong rapport, which makes Punjab a possible destination for Pant. However, Ponting has been careful not to deviate from their established plans, so if the bidding escalates, it could become challenging.

Who will be the auctioneer for IPL 2025 Mega Auction?

Mallika Sagar will host the IPL 2025 mega auction in Jeddah on November 24 and 25. Having previously conducted the Women's Premier League (WPL) auction, Mallika also took over from Hugh Edmeades as the auctioneer for the 2024 edition of the high-profile league.

Where to watch the live IPL auctions?

Star Sports is the official broadcast partner for the Indian Premier League. The IPL 2025 mega auction will be broadcast live on Star Sports channels in India, starting at 3 PM IST. Fans can also watch the live streaming of the auction on the Jio Cinema app and website.

Chennai Super Kings have retained five players before auction

Five-time IPL champions Chennai Super Kings have retained five players before the auction. They have retained the core of the team which includes captain Ruturaj Gaikwad, experienced MS Dhoni and Ravindra Jadeja, Shivam Dube and Matheesha Pathirana.