The IPL Auction 2025 is still in full swing, and it will be Day 2, scheduled to be held on November 25 at the top-class Abady Al-Johar Arena, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. Day 1 ended as one for the record books; today’s proceedings look brighter as houses fight for the rest of the players.
IPL Auction News: Highlights from Day 1
Day 1 of the IPL Auction was a spectacle of big buys and record-breaking deals. At the end of it, 84 players went under the hammer, but when the dust finally settled, 72 found new teams. Franchises splurged unprecedented ₹467.95 crore on their picks.
- Rishabh Pant went into the history books when Lucknow Super Giants splurged ₹27 crore to fetch him.
- Punjab Kings followed suit by selecting Shreyas Iyer for ₹26.75 crore.
- Kolkata Knight Riders created all the buzz by retaining Venkatesh Iyer for ₹23.75 crore.
Other notable bowlers also received huge investments. The most expensive Indian spinner and the most expensive Indian leg spinner in IPL history, Yuzvendra Chahal, received ₹18 crore from Punjab Kings.
IPL Auction Day 2 Time Today: When and Where
The second day of the Auction 2025 will start at 3:30 PM IST. Fans can watch the live telecast on Star Sports or stream the event via the Jio Cinema app and website. The auction format will begin with 33 capped players going under the hammer, followed by an accelerated auction that will include capped and uncapped players nominated by the franchises.
Franchises Gear Up for Day 2
With heavy purse amounts still lingering, franchises are likely to head into Day 2 of the Auction with aggressive bidding strategies:
- Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB): ₹30.65 crores
- Mumbai Indians (MI): ₹26.10 crore
- Punjab Kings (PBKS): ₹22.50 crore
Teams submitted a list of 25 players for the accelerated auction, ensuring an action-packed bidding session later today.
What’s Next: Players Still Up for Grabs
Day 1 saw some unsold big-ticket names, such as David Warner and Jonny Bairstow, who received no bids. The franchises may make some strategic buys today to complete their squads before the battle event of IPL 2025, which is scheduled to begin on March 14, 2025, and the final on May 25, 2025.
IPL Auction 2025: Glamour Unleashed
Adding glamour to the evening was Jhanvi Mehta, Juhi Chawla‘s daughter and KKR co-owner, who was presented by the franchise. She has a rather elegant demeanour and instantly became a talking point among fans.
FAQ:
What time is IPL auction day 2?
IPL auction day 2 is at 3:30 PM today in Jeddah on 25th November 2024.
What time will the IPL auction start?
At 3:30 PM, the IPL auction starts.
Who will RCB buy in 2025?
Other than Virat Kohli, Rajat Patidar and Yash Dayal, whom they had retained before IPL auction. RCB bought Liam Livingstone (Rs 8.75 crore), Philip Salt (Rs 11.5 crore), Jitesh Sharma (Rs 11 crore), Josh Hazlewood (Rs 12.5 crore), Rasikh Dar (Rs 6 crore) and Suyash Sharma (Rs 2.6 crore).
Is IPL auction day 1 over?
Yes IPL auction day 1 is over.
Who is the costly player in IPL 2025?
Rishabh Pant has been the costliest player in IPL 2025.
Who will be sold in the IPL auction in 2025?
Between the 10 franchises, 72 players were sold, and the teams accounted for a whopping Rs 467.95 crore in the day. Sunday’s costliest signings were Rishabh Pant at Rs 27 crore, Shreyas Iyer at Rs 26.75 crore, and Venkatesh Iyer at Rs 23.75 crore.
Who purchased Rishabh Pant in IPL 2025?
Rishabh Pant was sold to Lucknow Super Giants for ₹27 Crore.
