IPL 2025 auction highlights: Making sense of the windfall

For the franchises, it’s about struggling to come up with the most suitable combination in quest of chasing the glittering trophy. But for a majority of the fans, the Indian Premier League’s (IPL’s) annual money-spinning gala – the Player Auction – is mostly about following the price tags. Whilst the debate over the most balanced … Read more

Rishabh Pant becomes most expensive player in IPL auction history, joins LSG for Rs. 27 crore; breaks Shreyas Iyer’s record

Rishabh Pant made history as the most expensive player in IPL auction history during the 2025 mega auction held in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, on Sunday. The Indian wicketkeeper-batter was signed by the Lucknow Super Giants for an astonishing ₹27 crore. Earlier, the Delhi Capitals exercised its RTM (Right to Match) card at ₹20.75 crore … Read more

Mitchell Starc sold to Delhi Capitals for Rs 11.75 crore in IPL 2025 auction

Last year, defending champions Kolkata Knight Riders splurged Rs 24.75 crore (USD 3 million approx) on Starc. | Photo Credit: REUTERS Last year, defending champions Kolkata Knight Riders splurged Rs 24.75 crore (USD 3 million approx) on Starc. | Photo Credit: REUTERS

Shreyas Iyer becomes second-most expensive player in IPL auction history, goes to PBKS for Rs 26.75 crore

Shreyas Iyer became the second-most expensive player ever in an IPL auction during the 2025 mega auction in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia on Sunday. Shreyas, whose base price was Rs. 2 crore, was pursued by Punjab Kings and Delhi Capitals, who pushed his price past Rs. 24.75 crore-mark, which was the previous record. PBKS ultimately signed … Read more