IPL Auction Day 2 2025 Highlights, Players List: 13-year-old Vaibhav Suryavanshi bought by Rajasthan Royals; auction ends

One of the key batters up for bidding in the first set of the day is Faf du Plessis, who captained Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) in the past few seasons. Earlier this year, he led St Lucia Kings to their maiden CPL 2024 title, finishing as their second-highest run-scorer. Despite being over 40 years old, du Plessis remains a standout player, currently topping the run charts in the Abu Dhabi T10. However, he remains uncertain about securing a spot for IPL 2025. The bidding for him will surely draw attention, with many wondering which team will add the experienced veteran to their roster.

Ishan Kishan was a key acquisition for the team, and there was a strong desire to secure him. The team initially expected Kishan to go for a higher price, so they were extremely pleased with securing him along with the other key players.

Head coach Daniel Vettori confirmed that skipper Pat Cummins was involved in the decision-making process and agreed with all the picks. Vettori also mentioned that Cummins had a tough day with Australia trailing in the ongoing Test against India, but he had earlier expressed understanding of the team’s strategy. Cummins also provided input for the remaining squad building.

Head coach Mahela Jayawardene highlighted the significance of both retained players and auction purchases in the team-building process. He mentioned that the auction is not only about the available players and the purses but also about the value placed on retained players. He added that being in the top three for remaining purse heading into day two, along with having secured nine slots in their playing XI, gives the team confidence in executing their strategy.

The first day of the IPL 2025 mega auction has come to a close, with 72 players securing deals, and the rest of the slots set to be filled in tomorrow’s accelerated round. Here are the key highlights from day one:

Rishabh Pant and Shreyas Iyer set new records with bids of INR 27 crore and INR 26.75 crore, respectively.

Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) have the most purse remaining (INR 30.65 crore) and still hold on to their three Right to Match (RTM) cards.

Mumbai Indians (MI) made the least purchases, adding just four players to their roster, with Trent Boult being their only overseas acquisition so far.

Chennai Super Kings (CSK) strengthened their spin attack by bringing back R Ashwin and Noor Ahmad.

Punjab Kings (PBKS) had the largest purse at the start and splurged heavily, securing Shreyas Iyer, Yuzvendra Chahal, Arshdeep Singh, Glenn Maxwell, and several others.

Venkatesh Iyer was one of the surprise picks of the day, fetching a massive INR 23.75 crore deal with Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR).

Gujarat Titans made some quality buys, picking up Jos Buttler, Suraj, Kagiso Rabada, and Prasidh Krishna.

Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) strengthened their squad with key acquisitions, including Avesh Khan, Mitchell Marsh, David Miller, Aiden Markram, and Rishabh Pant.

Rajasthan Royals (RR) went big for Jofra Archer, while Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) spent heavily on wicketkeeper-batter Ishan Kishan.

Punjab Kings came into the IPL Auction 2025 with the largest purse of INR 110.5 crore and were quick to make the most of it, acquiring ten players on day one. Among their notable buys, the team secured a likely captain in Shreyas Iyer, brought back Arshdeep Singh, and strengthened their spin department with Yuzvendra Chahal. They also added Australian allrounders Marcus Stoinis and Glenn Maxwell to their squad.

What PBKS Needs on Monday: The team will focus on securing opening options and bolstering their fast-bowling lineup, particularly with overseas options to complement their squad.

On Sunday, Kolkata Knight Riders made strategic moves in the IPL Auction 2025, bringing back four players from their title-winning squad after retaining six. However, they had to splurge INR 23.75 crore to secure Venkatesh Iyer. With most of their first XI already in place, KKR is in a strong position.

What KKR Needs on Monday: The team is now focusing on adding a middle-order batter for their first XI and securing backups for other key slots in the squad.

In a dramatic turn of events, Rishabh Pant justified the pre-auction hype by emerging as the most expensive player in the IPL Auction 2025, fetching a massive Rs 27 crore. However, his acquisition was far from straightforward, with the auctioneer nearly closing the deal at least three times. At one point, Pant was shockingly bid at Rs 11.75 crore, only for a last-minute raise to keep the bidding alive.

The suspense was palpable, with the contingent of team owners and coaches, including LSG mentor Zaheer Khan, engaged in intense discussions. Khan was so engrossed in the drama that he emptied several water bottles during the process. Pant’s allure proved irresistible, securing his place as one of the most coveted players in the auction.

Chennai Super Kings‘ coach, Stephen Fleming, spoke about the strategic addition of Ravichandran Ashwin to the squad, calling it a “homecoming” for the world-class bowler. While the price tag was not the primary consideration, Fleming emphasized how Ashwin’s emotional connection with Chennai made him a perfect fit for the team. Despite being in the later stages of his career, Ashwin’s exceptional skillset and impressive statistics remain a significant asset, and his ability with the bat adds further value.

Fleming believes Ashwin will be used in a variety of roles within the team.

On the acquisition of Noor Ahmad, Fleming explained that the decision was based on the need for a bowler who could target the middle overs, particularly in turning conditions. With Ahmad’s potential to take wickets in the middle overs and Matheesha Pathirana handling the death overs, the team aims to attack more effectively.

Fleming noted the importance of adapting bowling strategies to the evolving nature of the game. He emphasized the need for bowlers to take wickets, rather than merely containing the opposition, as aggressive hitters today can quickly change the course of a match. By adding variation to their attack, including the retention of key players and strategic acquisitions, Chennai hopes to avoid the weaknesses that hindered their performance in the previous season.

Ricky Ponting, the head coach of Punjab Kings, expressed confidence in Shreyas Iyer‘s leadership abilities, noting that he would be an excellent leader for the team if they decide to go in that direction, which Ponting believes is highly likely. He mentioned that he had worked with Shreyas in the past and praised him as both a great individual and a talented player. Ponting also highlighted Iyer’s successful track record as a championship-winning captain, which adds significant value to bringing him to Punjab.

Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) made six acquisitions but still have only nine players in their squad. The franchise spent heavily on Phil Salt, Jitesh Sharma, Josh Hazlewood, and Rasikh Dar.

What they need today

RCB is in need of middle-order batters, a back-up opener, and additional fast-bowling and spin support.

Chennai Super Kings (CSK) made strong moves in the IPL 2025 auction, bringing back Devon Conway and Ravindra Jadeja, two key pillars of their squad. They also strengthened their spin attack with the additions of veteran Ravichandran Ashwin and the promising Noor Ahmad.

What They Need to do today
Looking ahead to the next day of the auction, CSK is focused on bolstering their pace attack and adding depth to their middle-order batting lineup.

On Sunday, Mumbai Indians made only four acquisitions, bringing their total squad strength to just nine, the smallest among all teams, alongside Royal Challengers Bengaluru. Currently, the squad includes only one overseas player, Trent Boult.

Looking ahead to Monday’s auction, Mumbai Indians are in need of an opening partner for Rohit Sharma, an additional wicketkeeper, more depth in the lower-middle order, and a couple more fast bowlers and spinners to complete their squad.

Hardik Pandya, Jasprit Bumrah, Rohit Sharma, Tilak Verma, Trent Boult, Naman Dhir, Robin Minz, Karn Sharma

Shreyas Iyer, Yuzvendra Chahal, Arshdeep Singh, Marcus Stoinis, Glenn Maxwell, Shashank Singh, Prabhsimran Singh, Harpreet Brar, Vijaykumar Vyshak, Yash Thakur

Sanju Samson, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Riyan Parag, Dhruv Jurel, Shimron Hetmyer, Sandeep Sharma, Jofra Archer, Wainindu Hasaranga, Maheesh Theekshana, Akash Madhwal, Kumar Kartikeya Singh

Virat Kohli, Rajat Patidar, Yash Dayal, Josh Hazlewood, Phil Salt, Jitesh Sharma, Liam Livingstone, Rasikh Dar, Suyash Sharma

Pat Cummins, Travis Head, Abhishek Sharma, Heinrich Klaasen, Nitish Reddy, Ishan Kishan, Mohammad Shami, Harshal Patel, Rahul Chahar, Adam Zampa, Atharva Taide, Abhinav Manohar, Simarjeet Singh

Noor Ahmad, Ravichandran Ashwin, Devon Conway, Syed Khaleel Ahmed, Rachin Ravindra, Rahul Tripathi, Ruturaj Gaikwad, MS Dhoni, Ravindra Jadeja, Shivam Dube, Matheesha Pathirana, Vijay Shankar

KL Rahul, Harry Brook, Jake Fraser-McGurk, Karun Nair, Abhishek Porel, Tristian Stubbs, Axar Patel, Kuldeep Yadav, T Natarajan, Mitchell Starc, Sameer Rizvi, Ashutosh Sharma, Mohit Sharma

Shubman Gill, Jos Butler, B. Sai Sudharshan, Shahrukh Khan, Kagiso Rabada, Mohammed Siraj, Prasidh Krishna, Rahul Tewatia, Rashid Khan, Nishant Sindhu, Mahipal Lomror, Kumar Kushagra, Anuj Rawat, Manav Suthar

Rishabh Pant, David Miller, Aiden Markram, Nicholas Pooran, Mitchell Marsh, Avesh Khan, Mayank Yadav, Mohsin Khan, Ravi Bishnoi, Abdul Samad, Aryan Juyal

Rinku Singh, Quinton de Kock, Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Angkrish Raghuvanshi, Venkatesh Iyer, Ramandeep Singh, Andre Russell, Anrich Nortje, Harshit Rana, Sunil Narine, Varun Chakaravarthy, Vaibhav Arora, Mayank Markande

As the IPL 2025 auction continues, here’s a breakdown of the number of overseas slots available for each team:

As the IPL 2025 auction progresses, here’s a look at the remaining purses for each team in Indian Rupees:

In a thrilling twist at the IPL Mega Auction, Madhya Pradesh all-rounder Venkatesh Iyer secured a massive payday, making a stunning return to Kolkata Knight Riders for a staggering Rs 23.75 crore. Initially marked in Set 4 of capped all-rounders with a modest base price of Rs 2 crore, Iyer’s price skyrocketed after a fierce bidding battle between KKR and Royal Challengers Bangalore. The intense contest saw Iyer’s value shoot up more than 11 times his base price, capping an unforgettable moment in this year’s auction.

The much-anticipated Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 season will kick off on March 14, 2025, with the grand finale scheduled for May 25.

You can watch Day 2 of the Indian Premier League 2025 mega auction on Star Sports. The live streaming will be available on the Jio Cinema app and website.

Players acquired in the auction include Mitchell Starc for Rs 11.75 crore, KL Rahul for Rs 14 crore, Harry Brook for Rs 6.25 crore, Jake Fraser-McGurk for Rs 9 crore, T. Natarajan for Rs 10.75 crore, Karun Nair for Rs 50 lakh, Sameer Rizvi for Rs 95 lakh, Ashutosh Sharma for Rs 3.80 crore, and Mohit Sharma for Rs 2.20 crore.

The players retained by the team are Axar Patel for Rs 16.5 crore, Kuldeep Yadav for Rs 13.25 crore, Tristan Stubbs for Rs 10 crore, and Abishek Porel for Rs 4 crore.

The team made several key acquisitions in the IPL 2025 auction, including Arshdeep Singh for Rs 18 crore, Shreyas Iyer for Rs 26.75 crore, Yuzvendra Chahal for Rs 18 crore, Marcus Stoinis for Rs 11 crore, and Glenn Maxwell for Rs 4.20 crore. They also bought Nehal Wadhera for Rs 4.20 crore, Harpreet Brar for Rs 1.50 crore, Vishnu Vinod for Rs 95 lakh, Vyshak Vijay Kumar for Rs 1.80 crore, and Yash Thakur for Rs 1.60 crore.

Additionally, the team retained Prabhsimran Singh for Rs 4 crore and Shashank Singh for Rs 5.5 crore.

Rajasthan Royals made several key acquisitions in the IPL 2025 auction. They secured Jofra Archer for Rs 12.50 crore, Maheesh Theekshana for Rs 4.40 crore, Wanindu Hasaranga for Rs 5.25 crore, Akash Madhwal for Rs 1.20 crore, and Kumar Kartikeya Singh for Rs 30 lakh.

In addition, Rajasthan Royals retained several of their core players, including Sanju Samson for Rs 18 crore, Yashasvi Jaiswal for Rs 18 crore, Riyan Parag for Rs 14 crore, Dhruv Jurel for Rs 14 crore, Shimron Hetmyer for Rs 11 crore, and Sandeep Sharma for Rs 4 crore.

Gujarat Titans have made several key acquisitions in the IPL 2025 auction. They secured Kagiso Rabada for Rs 10.75 crore, Jos Buttler for Rs 15.75 crore, Mohammed Siraj for Rs 12.25 crore, and Prasidh Krishna for Rs 9.50 crore. The team also picked up Nishant Sindhu for Rs 30 lakh, Mahipal Lomror for Rs 1.70 crore, Kumar Kushagra for Rs 65 lakh, Anuj Rawat for Rs 30 lakh, and Manav Suthar for Rs 30 lakh.

In addition, Gujarat Titans retained several core players, including Rashid Khan for Rs 18 crore, Shubman Gill for Rs 16.50 crore, Sai Sudharsan for Rs 8.50 crore, Rahul Tewatia for Rs 4 crore, and Shahrukh Khan for Rs 4 crore.

SRH made some strategic buys in the auction, acquiring Mohammad Shami for Rs 10 crore, Harshal Patel for Rs 8 crore, Ishan Kishan for Rs 11.25 crore, Rahul Chahar for Rs 3.20 crore, Adam Zampa for Rs 2.40 crore, Atharva Taide for Rs 30 lakh, Abhinav Manohar for Rs 3.20 crore, and Simarjeet Singh for Rs 1.50 crore.

Players Retained by SRH:

In the recent auction, LSG snapped up several players, including Rishabh Pant for Rs 27 crore, David Miller for Rs 7.50 crore, Aiden Markram for Rs 2 crore, Mitchell Marsh for Rs 3.40 crore, Avesh Khan for Rs 9.75 crore, Abdul Samad for Rs 4.20 crore, and Aryan Juyal for Rs 30 lakh.

Players Retained by LSG:

Players Signed by KKR:

Players Retained by KKR:

The Indian Premier League 2025 Mega Auction will commence today at 3:30 PM IST.