IPL 2025 Auction: Record-Breaking Bids and Surprising Picks

By: Admin - On November 24, 2024

The IPL 2025 auction, held in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, began with stunning bids. Rishabh Pant shattered records, becoming the league’s costliest player ever, as Lucknow Super Giants secured him for ₹27 crore. Shreyas Iyer followed closely, sold to Punjab Kings for ₹25.5 crore

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A pool of 577 players competes for 204 spots, with Punjab Kings starting with the largest purse of ₹110.5 crore. Teams like Delhi Capitals and Kolkata Knight Riders are prioritizing captains, while marquee players such as KL Rahul and Pat Cummins stir intense bidding wars. Cummins, notably, joined Sunrisers Hyderabad for ₹20.5 crore

Stay tuned as teams make bold moves to shape the upcoming season!

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