Jiocinema IPL Auction Highlights: The much-anticipated mega auction for the 2025 Indian Premier League (IPL) season is currently taking place in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. This is only the second time in IPL history that the auction is being held outside India, with the first occurring in 2024 in Dubai. With 574 players shortlisted—366 Indian and 208 overseas—the auction promises intense competition. The second day of the IPL 2025 mega auction will be held on November 25 in Jeddah, starting at 3:30 pm IST. The IPL season 2025 is set to begin on March 14, with the title match scheduled for May 25.
On day 1 of the auction, Rishabh Pant shattered records to become the most expensive buy in IPL auction history on Sunday, with Lucknow Super Giants securing him for an unprecedented Rs 27 crore, despite Delhi Capitals exercising their Right to Match (RTM) option. Shreyas Iyer followed closely, joining Punjab Kings for Rs 26.75 crore.
Punjab also retained Arshdeep Singh using RTM for Rs 18 crore. Before Pant’s historic bid, Iyer briefly held the record, surpassing Australian pacer Mitchell Starc’s Rs 24.75 crore purchase by Kolkata Knight Riders in the previous auction. Pant and Iyer now occupy the top two spots as the priciest picks in IPL history.
Meanwhile, in marquee set 2, KL Rahul was acquired by Delhi Capitals for ₹14 crore, a bid that didn’t feature among the top five of the auction’s opening sets. On Day 1, a total of 72 players were sold and 12 went unsold. With Rs 30.65 crore remaining, Royal Challengers Bengaluru will enter day 2 with the largest purse, ahead of Mumbai Indians (Rs 26.10 crore) and Punjab Kings (Rs 22.50 crore).
IPL Auction 2025 LIVE Updates, Day 2: Live streaming info
When is Day 2 of the Indian Premier League 2025 mega auction?
Day 2 of the IPL 2025 mega auction will take place on November 25 in Jeddah.
What time does Day 2 of the IPL 2025 mega auction start?
The IPL 2025 mega auction Day 2 is scheduled to begin at 3:30 PM IST.
Where can you watch Day 2 of the IPL 2025 mega auction?
Day 2 of the IPL 2025 mega auction will be broadcast on Star Sports. Live streaming will be available on the JioCinema app and website.
When does the Indian Premier League 2025 season begin?
The IPL 2025 season is set to begin on March 14, 2025, with the final scheduled for May 25.
IPL Auction 2025 LIVE Updates, Day 2: Rishabh Pant bidding drama
As predicted before the auction, Rishabh Pant became the most expensive player, fetching Rs 27 crore. However, his bidding journey was far from straightforward. The auctioneer almost closed the deal at least three times, with one shockingly low bid of Rs 11.75 crore, only for someone to raise the paddle at the last moment each time. Pant proved to be an irresistible temptation for the franchises, as owners and coaches engaged in intense discussions. LSG mentor Zaheer Khan, visibly tense, emptied at least two water bottles during the dramatic bidding war.
IPL Auction 2025 LIVE Updates, Day 2: Successful RTMs in IPL 2025 mega auction
IPL Auction 2025 LIVE Updates, Day 2: Revisions in the RTM Process
When a team places a bid on a player and the original franchise uses an RTM to match the bid, the highest bidder is then given one final opportunity to increase their offer. If the bid is not raised, the player is awarded to the original team that used the RTM.
IPL Auction 2025 LIVE Updates, Day 2: What is the RTM card?
The Right to Match (RTM) is a system that allows teams to buy back their players during the IPL mega auction. If a team opts not to retain any players before the deadline, they will be given six RTMs to use in the auction. However, if a team retains players in advance, they will have (6 – number of retained players) RTMs available when the mega auction takes place.
IPL Auction 2025 LIVE Updates, Day 2: How to watch IPL 2025 auction live streaming for free?
Indian cricket fans can catch the IPL 2025 mega auction live for free on the JioCinema app and website. The second day of the auction will take place on November 25 in Jeddah, starting at 3:30 PM IST. The 2025 IPL season is set to kick off on March 14, with the final scheduled for May 25.
IPL Auction 2025 LIVE Updates, Day 2: What is an Accelerated Auction?
Although 577 players have been shortlisted for the IPL 2025 auction, not all will go under the hammer. The accelerated auction phase will begin after the 117th player is presented, marking the shift to a faster-paced bidding process. Swastik Chikara, listed as player 118, will be the first uncapped player featured in this phase.
The accelerated auction is split into two parts. In the first, franchises will submit a list of their preferred players from the remaining pool (players numbered 118 to 577). These selected players will then be auctioned. The second part will focus on players who either went unsold or were not included in the initial phase of the accelerated auction. This streamlined process helps franchises target specific players efficiently, speeding up the auction while ensuring key targets are not missed.
IPL Auction 2025 LIVE Updates, Day 2: Remaining purses
Rishabh Pant made history as the most expensive player in IPL history, securing a Rs 27 crore deal with Lucknow Super Giants on Sunday. The wicketkeeper-batter surpassed Shreyas Iyer, who was bought by Punjab Kings for Rs 26.75 crore on Day 1 of the IPL 2025 Mega Auction, held for the first time in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.
Both Pant and Iyer are expected to lead their respective franchises in the upcoming IPL season, which will kick off on March 14, 2025, with the final scheduled for May 25.
Delhi Capitals made a strategic move by purchasing former Lucknow captain Lokesh Rahul for Rs 14 crore, potentially handing him the captaincy. Meanwhile, the biggest surprise of the day was all-rounder Venkatesh Iyer, who fetched Rs 23.75 crore in a bidding war between Kolkata Knight Riders and Royal Challengers Bangalore.
Gujarat Titans made strong acquisitions, securing England's Jos Buttler for Rs 15.75 crore after Rajasthan Royals failed to retain the star player. Buttler is expected to open the batting alongside Shubman Gill. Gujarat also added South African fast bowler Kagiso Rabada for Rs 10.75 crore.
In contrast, Delhi Capitals made a notable move by buying Australian pacer Mitchell Starc for Rs 11.75 crore, a significant drop from last year's record-breaking $2.98 million deal with Kolkata Knight Riders.
David Warner and Jonny Bairstow were both left unsold on Day 1, with no franchise showing interest. However, Ravichandran Ashwin will make a return to Chennai Super Kings for the first time since 2015, being sold for Rs 9.75 crore, the highest bid he has ever received in an IPL auction.
IPL Auction 2025 LIVE Updates, Day 2: Full List of unsold players
Jiocinema IPL Auction 2025 Live Updates, Day 2: Updated squads
Mumbai Indians
Hardik Pandya, Jasprit Bumrah, Rohit Sharma, Tilak Verma, Trent Boult, Naman Dhir, Robin Minz, Karn Sharma
Punjab Kings
Shreyas Iyer, Yuzvendra Chahal, Arshdeep Singh, Marcus Stoinis, Glenn Maxwell, Shashank Singh, Prabhsimran Singh, Harpreet Brar, Vijaykumar Vyshak, Yash Thakur
Rajasthan Royals
Sanju Samson, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Riyan Parag, Dhruv Jurel, Shimron Hetmyer, Sandeep Sharma, Jofra Archer, Wanindu Hasaranga, Maheesh Theekshana, Akash Madhwal, Kumar Kartikeya Singh
Royal Challengers Bangalore
Virat Kohli, Rajat Patidar, Yash Dayal, Josh Hazlewood, Phil Salt, Jitesh Sharma, Liam Livingstone, Rasikh Dar, Suyash Sharma
Sunrisers Hyderabad
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
Chennai Super Kings
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
Delhi Capitals
KL Rahul, Harry Brook, Jake Fraser-McGurk, Karun Nair, Abhishek Porel, Tristan Stubbs, Axar Patel, Kuldeep Yadav, T Natarajan, Mitchell Starc, Sameer Rizvi, Ashutosh Sharma, Mohit Sharma
Gujarat Titans
Shubman Gill, Jos Buttler, B. Sai Sudharsan, Shahrukh Khan, Kagiso Rabada, Mohammed Siraj, Prasidh Krishna, Rahul Tewatia, Rashid Khan, Nishant Sindhu, Mahipal Lomror, Kumar Kushagra, Anuj Rawat, Manav Suthar
Lucknow Super Giants
Rishabh Pant, David Miller, Aiden Markram, Nicholas Pooran, Mitchell Marsh, Avesh Khan, Mayank Yadav, Mohsin Khan, Ravi Bishnoi, Abdul Samad, Aryan Juyal
Kolkata Knight Riders
Rinku Singh, Quinton de Kock, Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Angkrish Raghuvanshi, Venkatesh Iyer, Ramandeep Singh, Andre Russell, Anrich Nortje, Harshit Rana, Sunil Narine, Varun Chakravarthy, Vaibhav Arora, Mayank Markande
The first day of IPL 2025 auction has come to an end in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. Today, 72 players were sold.
Highlights from Day 1
- Record-breaking buys: Rishabh Pant and Shreyas Iyer were snapped up for record bids of INR 27 crore and INR 26.75 crore, respectively.
- RCB's strong position: RCB has the largest remaining purse at INR 30.65 crore and still retains all three RTMs.
- Minimal moves by MI: MI added just four players, including Trent Boult, their sole overseas signing so far.
- CSK's spin reinforcements: CSK strengthened their spin department by bringing back R Ashwin and signing Noor Ahmad.
Jiocinema IPL Auction 2025 Live Updates: Mayank Markande goes to KKR
While Piyush Chawla went unsold, KKR picked up Mayank Markande for Rs 30 lakh. SRH did opt not to use their RTM for the legspinner.
For Kumar Kartikeya, RR opened the bid and purchased him at his base price of Rs 30 lakh.
Manav Suthar returned to GT for Rs 30 lakh, while Shreyas Gopal went unsold.
Jiocinema IPL Auction 2025 Live Updates: MI bring back Karn Sharma
Veteran spinner Karn Sharma entered the auction at a base price of Rs 50 lakh. MI, his former team, promptly opened the bidding and secured him for his base price without competition.
RCB chose not to exercise their RTM, making Karn officially MI's player for Rs 50 lakh.
Jiocinema IPL Auction 2025 Live Updates: RCB bag Suyash Sharma
Delhi wristspinner Suyash Sharma, formerly with KKR, entered the auction at Rs 30 lakh. DC opened the bidding, soon joined by RCB.
RCB led at Rs 55 lakh before MI entered at Rs 60 lakh, sparking a bidding war. The bid quickly surpassed Rs 1 crore, with RCB leading at Rs 1.1 crore. RCB pushed further to Rs 1.5 crore, but MI responded at Rs 1.6 crore.
The battle intensified as the bid crossed Rs 2 crore. MI recalculated and raised it to Rs 2.4 crore, but RCB countered at Rs 2.6 crore. Suyash was sold to RCB for Rs 2.6 crore, becoming their first specialist spinner of the auction.
Jiocinema IPL Auction 2025 Live Updates: Uncapped spinners go up for auction
Here are the uncapped spinners going under the hammer today.
- Piyush Chawla
- Shreyas Gopal
- Mayank Markande
- Suyash Sharma
- Karn Sharma
- Kumar Karthikeya Singh
- Manav Suthar
Jiocinema IPL Auction 2025 Live Updates: PBKS take up Yash Thakur, Kartik Tyagi goes unsold
Let's take a look at some more players' bidding
- Yash Thakur - PBKS - Rs 1.6 crore
- Kartik Tyagi - unsold
- Simarjeet Singh - SRH - Rs 1.5 crore
Jiocinema IPL Auction 2025 Live Updates: Vaibhav Arora returns to KKR
Swing bowler Vaibhav Arora, who won IPL 2024 with KKR, entered the auction at Rs 30 lakh. KKR initiated the bidding for their player, with RR soon joining the fray.
The bidding progressed with paddles rising slowly as it crossed Rs 1 crore. KKR led at Rs 1.2 crore, but RR briefly returned before tapping out. Just as KKR appeared set, DC entered at Rs 1.7 crore, seeking right-arm variety in their attack.
KKR quickly countered, raising it to Rs 1.8 crore. DC stepped back, and Arora was sold to KKR for Rs 1.8 crore.
Jiocinema IPL Auction 2025 Live Updates: Vyshak Vijaykumar joins PBKS
Vyshak Vijaykumar, fresh from his maiden India T20I call-up, entered the IPL auction at Rs 30 lakh. Known for his deceptive slower deliveries, he sparked interest as SRH initiated the bidding, with GT soon joining. PBKS entered at Rs 50 lakh, and the bid surged past Rs 1 crore.
After consulting with Nehra, Solanki prompted GT to raise their paddle again, but PBKS drove the bid to 1.8 crore. GT eventually stepped back, and Vyshak was sold to PBKS for 1.8 crore. There was no RTM interest from RCB.
Jiocinema IPL Auction 2025 Live Updates: Who went where?
- Rasikh Salam Dar - RCB - Rs 6 crore
- Akash Madhwal - RR - Rs 1.2 crore
- Mohit Sharma - DC - Rs 2.2 crore
Jiocinema IPL Auction 2025 Live Updates: Uncapped pacers up next
Here come the uncapped pacers in the auction. An interesting set of bids start for Vaibhav Arora, Rasikh Salam Dar, Akash Madhwal, Mohit Sharma, Simarjeet Singh, Yash Thakur, Kartik Tyagi and Vyshak Vijaykumar.
Jiocinema IPL Auction 2025 Live Updates: Uncapped wicketkeepers
Here's where the uncapped wicketkeepers have gone so far
- Robin Minz - MI - Rs 65 lakh
- Anuj Rawat - GT - Rs 30 lakh
- Aryan Juyal - LSG - Rs 30 lakh
- Luvnith Sisodia - Unsold
- Vishnu Vinod - PBKS - Rs 95 lakh
Jiocinema IPL Auction 2025 Live Updates: Where did Harpreet Brar, Vijay Shankar, Mahipal Lomror go?
Let's take a look at some more of the uncapped players.
- Harpreet Brar - PBKS - Rs 1.50 crore
- Vijay Shankar - CSK - Rs 1.20 crore
- Mahipal Lomror - GT - Rs 1.70 crore
- Ashutosh Sharma - DC- Rs 3.80 crore
- Kumar Kushagra - GT - Rs 65 lakh
Jiocinema IPL Auction 2025 Live Updates: Naman Dhir goes to MI, Abdul Samad to LSG
Next up, Naman Dhir has gone back to MI for Rs 5.25 crore with RTM option. The team faced strong contention from RR.
In another bid, LSG got Abdul Samad for Rs 4.20 crore.
Jiocinema IPL Auction 2025 Live Updates: DC bag Sameer Rizvi
Delhi Capitals have bagged Sameer Rizvi for Rs 95 lakh. The allrounder had entered the auction with a base price of Rs 30 lakh.
Meanwhile, Gujarat Titans have purchased Nishant Sindhu for Rs 30 lakh.
Jiocinema IPL Auction 2025 Live Updates: Abhinav Manohar secures Rs 3.20 Crore deal with SRH
Abhinav Manohar, with a base price of INR 30 lakh, became a hot property in the IPL 2025 auction, following an impressive performance in the Maharaja T20 League. After being part of Gujarat Titans last season, the versatile player caught the attention of multiple franchises.
RCB kicked off the bidding, but CSK quickly joined the race. As the bid soared past INR 1 crore, RCB pulled out, leaving Gujarat Titans and CSK to battle it out. The bid hit INR 1.8 crore with Titans holding the lead, but CSK raised the stakes to INR 2.20 crore, pushing Titans out of the race.
Just as it seemed Manohar would join CSK, SRH entered the fray, offering INR 2.40 crore, which quickly climbed to INR 2.80 crore, eliminating CSK. However, KKR came in late, raising the bid to INR 3 crore, before SRH pushed it further to INR 3.20 crore, securing Manohar for their squad.
Jiocinema IPL Auction 2025 Live Updates: Nehal Wadhera Joins Punjab Kings for Rs 4.20 Crore
Nehal Wadhera, who had a base price of INR 30 lakh, quickly became the center of attention in the IPL 2025 auction. CSK and LSG were the first to raise their paddles, sparking a bidding war. Wadhera, a domestic cricket star for Punjab and a former Mumbai Indians player, saw his price soar past INR 1 crore.
CSK initially took the lead, raising their bid to INR 1.40 crore, but LSG soon dropped out. Punjab Kings entered the bidding, pushing the price to over INR 2 crore, with CSK and PBKS continuing their battle.
As the bids surged, Gujarat Titans joined in, with the price reaching INR 2.80 crore. Punjab Kings raised the offer to INR 3.80 crore, but Gujarat pulled out. Just when it seemed like the deal was set, Delhi Capitals made a surprise move with a bid of INR 4 crore, but PBKS raised it further to INR 4.20 crore, and Delhi backed out.
Ultimately, Nehal Wadhera was secured by Punjab Kings for INR 4.20 crore, with Mumbai Indians choosing not to exercise their RTM option.
Jiocinema IPL Auction 2025 Live Updates: Ricky Ponting on Punjab Kings' Big IPL 2025 Acquisitions
Punjab Kings made a strong start to their IPL 2025 auction campaign, securing high-profile players like Shreyas Iyer (INR 26.75 crore), Arshdeep Singh (INR 18 crore), and Yuzvendra Chahal (INR 18 crore). Head coach Ricky Ponting shared his thoughts on these key signings:
On Shreyas Iyer, Ponting expressed excitement about bringing the former championship-winning captain to Punjab. He highlighted Iyer's leadership qualities and his previous experience, noting that he’s a great player and a great fit for the team.
On Arshdeep Singh, Ponting emphasized the importance of bringing back the left-arm fast bowler, who has been a consistent performer for the franchise. He noted Arshdeep's ability to bowl effectively with both the new and old ball, calling him one of India's leading wicket-takers in T20 cricket.
On Yuzvendra Chahal, Ponting recognized the Indian spinner as one of the highest-quality players in the auction. He acknowledged the team's need to fill certain gaps in the squad and expressed confidence that Chahal would be an essential part of their rebuilding process. Despite the high price, Ponting emphasized the team's commitment to acquiring the best players to strengthen their roster.
Jiocinema IPL Auction 2025 Live Updates: CSK Secure Afghanistan's Noor Ahmad for Rs 10 Crore
Noor Ahmad, the young Afghanistan wristspinner, enters the IPL auction with a base price of INR 5 crore. Mumbai Indians quickly raise their paddles, followed by Chennai Super Kings, sparking a heated bidding war. The bid climbs to INR 5 crore, but Mumbai drop out. CSK secure Noor Ahmad for INR 5 crore, but Gujarat Titans exercise their RTM option.
In a dramatic turn, CSK raise the bid to INR 10 crore, and Gujarat Titans opt not to match. Noor Ahmad is officially sold to CSK for INR 10 crore. The talented spinner, who impressed in the MLC with Super Kings and topped the wicket charts in the CPL 2024 with St Lucia Kings, secures a big payday.
Jiocinema IPL Auction 2025 Live Updates: RR Outbid MI to Secure Wanindu Hasaranga for Rs 5.25 Crore
Wanindu Hasaranga, with a base price of INR 2 crore, sparked a competitive bidding battle. Rajasthan Royals (RR) kicked things off, quickly followed by Mumbai Indians. The bids surged past INR 3.20 crore, with RR initially leading. However, Mumbai Indians jumped back in at INR 3.40 crore, keeping the pressure on.
As the bidding continued, it crossed the INR 5 crore mark. But Mumbai eventually backed out, leaving Rajasthan Royals to secure the Sri Lankan all-rounder for INR 5.25 crore.