IPL 2025 Auction: Day 1 Highlights and Big-Budget Buys

On Day 1 of the IPL 2025 auction, held in Jeddah, several high-profile players were sold at record-breaking prices, with franchises vying for marquee stars. Here are some highlights:

Jos Buttler (England, Wicketkeeper)

Sold to Gujarat Titans for ₹15.75 Cr

Shreyas Iyer (India, Batter)

Acquired by Punjab Kings for ₹26.75 Cr

Rishabh Pant (India, Batter)

Joined Lucknow Super Giants for ₹27 Cr, the highest bid so far

Kagiso Rabada (South Africa, Bowler)

Picked up by Gujarat Titans for ₹10.75 Cr.

Arshdeep Singh (India, Bowler)

Secured by Punjab Kings for ₹18 Cr

Mitchell Starc (Australia, Bowler)

Purchased by Delhi Capitals for ₹11.75 Cr

Liam Livingstone (England, All-rounder)

Bought by Royal Challengers Bangalore for ₹8.75 Cr

KL Rahul (India, Wicketkeeper)

Signed by Delhi Capitals for ₹14 Cr

Venkatesh Iyer (India, All-rounder)

Sold to Kolkata Knight Riders for ₹23.75 Cr

Trent Boult (New Zealand, Bowler)

Bought by Mumbai Indians for ₹12.5 Cr