IPL auction 2025 live updates: KKR splurge Rs 23.75 crore on Venkatesh Iyer; snag Quinton de Kock for a bargain

• Sameer Rizvi is heading to Delhi Capitals, marking a significant change from his previous association. Interestingly, he was bought by Chennai Super Kings for a whopping Rs 8.40 crore in the IPL 2024 auction
  
• Nishant Sindhu, the talented all-rounder from India's Emerging Teams, has been snapped up by Gujarat Titans at his base price of Rs 30 lakh! This could indeed be an underrated purchase, considering Sindhu's impressive skills
  
• Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) have made a fantastic move by acquiring Abhinav Manohar for Rs 3.2 crore! He's indeed a great power-hitter, and his skills will be invaluable lower down the order for SRH
  
• Karun Nair is heading to the capital city! Delhi Capitals have snapped him up for a steal at Rs 50 lakh, considering he's an experienced player. This could be a shrewd move by DC, as Nair brings valuable experience to their squad
  
• Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) have successfully bought back Angkrish Raghuvanshi for a sum of Rs 3 crore. Given his solid performance for KKR last season, it's likely that he'll get regular game time this season, which is exciting news for KKR fans
  
• Nehal Wadhera is heading to Punjab Kings (PBKS) for a whopping Rs 4.2 crore! This is indeed another solid buy from PBKS, who have been quite aggressive in their bidding, going after almost every player today.
  
• Chennai Super Kings have secured the talented Afghan spinner Noor Ahmad, but not without some drama! Initially, CSK won the bidding war with a price of Rs 5 crore. However, Gujarat Titans unexpectedly raised the paddle, exercising their Right to Match (RTM) option. Undeterred, CSK upped the ante, ultimately securing Noor Ahmad's services for a whopping Rs 10 crore. But in a surprising twist, GT promptly declined to match the revised price, allowing CSK to finalize the deal!
  
• Rajasthan Royals have made another exciting addition to their team! They've acquired the services of a talented Sri Lankan spinner, who previously played for Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) and Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH), for a whopping Rs 5.25 crore. This signing marks another strategic move by RR to bolster their spin department
  
• Sunrisers Hyderabad bolstered their spin department with back-to-back acquisitions, snapping up Australian leg-spinner Adam Zampa for a bargain Rs 2.4 crore. Zampa will join forces with Rahul Chahar, forming SRH’s primary spin duo for IPL 2025
  
• Rahul Chahar is heading to Sunrisers Hyderabad for Rs 3.20 crore! Punjab Kings opted not to exercise their Right to Match option, allowing Chahar to join SRH. Interestingly, Chahar had previously played for Punjab Kings, but now he'll be donning the orange jersey of SRH
  
• Rajasthan Royals have strengthened their spin department! They've acquired the talented Sri Lankan spinner Maheesh Theekshana for Rs 4.4 crore
  
• What a thrilling bidding war! Mumbai Indians and Rajasthan Royals were locked in an intense battle for Trent Boult. RR eventually bowed out at Rs 12.50 crore, and MI secured Boult's services for the same price! This marks MI's first purchase in the auction, and what a reunion it is! Boult was an integral part of MI's successful squads in 2019-2020, and his return is sure to bolster their bowling attack!
  
• Delhi Capitals have secured their target! T Natarajan has been sold to DC for Rs 10.75 crore. This signing is a steal for Delhi, as Natarajan is a proven IPL performer. With this acquisition, DC's purse is now reduced to just over Rs 20 crore
  
• Chennai Super Kings have made a smart acquisition! They've secured the services of left-arm seamer Khaleel Ahmed for a relatively modest price of Rs 4.8 crore. Delhi Capitals chose not to exercise their Right to Match (RTM) option, allowing CSK to snap up the talented bowler!
  
• The bidding war for Jofra Archer has concluded! Mumbai Indians and Rajasthan Royals, two franchises familiar with Archer's skills, were engaged in a fierce battle. In the end, Rajasthan Royals secured Archer's services for a whopping Rs 12.5 crore! This marks RR's first purchase in the mega auction, and what a statement signing it is! Archer's return to the Royals is sure to bolster their bowling attack
  
• Surprise move by Kolkata Knight Riders as they've snapped up the South African pace sensation Anrich Nortje for Rs 6.5 crore! This left-field signing adds some serious firepower to KKR's bowling arsenal! With this acquisition, KKR is now left with a purse of Rs 15.15 crore
  
• Lucknow Super Giants have made another significant acquisition! They've secured the services of Avesh Khan for a whopping Rs 9.75 crore. Rajasthan Royals, who had previously lost out on Prasidh Krishna, have missed out on another former pacer. The trend continues: Indian pacers are in high demand and commanding big premiums
  
• Prasidh Krishna is in high demand! Gujarat Titans and Rajasthan Royals were engaged in a fierce bidding war, with the price skyrocketing to Rs 9.5 crore. In the end, Rajasthan Royals bowed out, and Gujarat Titans emerged victorious, securing Prasidh Krishna's services!
  
• The IPL 2025 Auction is heating up as its time for the pacers. Josh Hazlewood, the experienced Australian pacer, was the first name up for grabs. Initially, Lucknow Super Giants and Kolkata Knight Riders were in the bidding war, but Royal Challengers Bangalore swooped in and secured Hazlewood's services for a whopping Rs 12.5 crore
  
• The bidding war for Jitesh Sharma has been intense! Royal Challengers Bangalore initially took him for Rs 7 crore, but Punjab Kings exercised their Right to Match (RTM) card after a lengthy discussion. Chennai Super Kings briefly entered the bidding but quickly exited. The battle narrowed down to RCB and Delhi Capitals, with the price nearing Rs 6 crore. However, in a surprising turn of events, RCB made a massive jump from Rs 7 crore to Rs 11 crore, and PBKS swiftly declined to match. As a result, RCB has secured Jitesh Sharma's services, bolstering their middle order and gaining a second wicket-keeping option!
  
• Ishan Kishan has been sold to Sunrisers Hyderabad for a whopping Rs 11.25 crore! This is a fantastic acquisition by the Orange Army, bolstering their batting lineup with another explosive player. With Ishan Kishan joining forces with Travis Head, Abhishek Sharma, and Heinrich Klaasen, SRH's batting order is looking more formidable than ever
  
• Kolkata Knight Riders have re-signed Afghanistan's Rahmanullah Gurbaz at his base price of Rs 2 crore! With this acquisition, KKR now have two overseas wicket-keeper batters in their squad, including the recently signed Quinton de Kock!
  
• Big bidding for Phil Salt! After intense deliberations, Kolkata Knight Riders have bowed out of the bidding war for Phil Salt at Rs 11.5 crore. Royal Challengers Bangalore have successfully acquired the English wicketkeeper-batter for the same price!
  
• Kolkata Knight Riders have secured Quinton de Kock for a steal at Rs 3.6 crore! They outbid other teams to win the South African wicketkeeper-batter. Notably, Lucknow Super Giants chose not to exercise their Right to Match (RTM) option. This marks KKR's second acquisition in a short span, and they've got an absolute bargain with QDK!
  
• The next big purchases in the IPL 2025 mega auction will be the wicket-keeper batters. Phil Salt, Ishan Kishan, Jitesh Sharma, Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Quinton de Kock and Jonny Bairstow.
• Marcus Stoinis is heading to Punjab Kings for Rs 11 crore! RCB bowed out of the bidding war, and Lucknow Super Giants surprisingly chose not to exercise their Right to Match (RTM) option. This marks a significant signing for Punjab Kings, who have been waiting for a big acquisition!
  
• Venkatesh Iyer is returning to Kolkata Knight Riders for a whopping Rs 23.75 crore! KKR pursued him aggressively from the start, and their persistence paid off. The bidding war was intense, with the price surpassing Rs 22 crore. While KKR and RCB have substantial budgets, some might question whether they overspent on Venkatesh Iyer. However, his proven track record as a top-order batter and all-rounder in the IPL justifies the high demand and hefty price tag!
  
• The action resumes after lunch! Punjab Kings initially won the bid for Rachin Ravindra at Rs 3.2 crore, but Chennai Super Kings quickly exercised their Right to Match (RTM) option. PBKS raised the bid to only Rs 4 crore, and CSK happily used their RTM again to secure the player's services! The CSK fans in the Jeddah arena are ecstatic
  
• Harshal Patel has been sold to Sunrisers Hyderabad for Rs 6.75 crore, but Punjab Kings exercised their Right to Match (RTM) option, sparking a bidding war! SRH countered with a final bid of Rs 8 crore, but PBKS decided not to match, allowing SRH to secure Harshal Patel's services for Rs 8 crore
  
• What a thrilling turn of events! Punjab Kings initially won the bid for Jake Fraser-McGurk at Rs 5.5 crore, but Delhi Capitals exercised their Right to Match (RTM) option. PBKS then increased the bid to Rs 9 crore, only for DC to use their RTM again, securing JFM's services. Many might argue that Rs 9 crore is an under-par price for the talented Australian batter. Moving on, the all-rounders are up next, and big prices are expected
  
• David Warner, the legendary player from the Australian team, has gone unsold, surprisingly receiving no bids at his base price of Rs 2 crore. Next in line is Jake Fraser-McGurk, Warner's successor in Australia's limited-overs team
  
• CSK is on a roll! They've just acquired Rahul Tripathi for Rs 3.40 crore, making it their second consecutive batting purchase. Earlier, they bought Devon Conway for Rs 6.25 crore ¹. These two solid batting additions will definitely strengthen their lineup. With a remaining purse of ₹55 crore, it'll be exciting to see who else they'll bid for
  
• Chennai Super Kings have successfully acquired Devon Conway for Rs 6.25 crore, significantly higher than his base price of Rs 2 crore. Conway, a talented batter, has previously played for CSK and has been a valuable asset to the team
  
• Aiden Markram has been sold to Lucknow Super Giants for his base price of Rs 2 crore, with no other team placing a bid for the former Sunrisers Hyderabad skipper
  
• Devdutt Padikkal has gone unsold in the IPL 2025 mega auction, a surprising outcome for the talented Indian batter
  
• Harry Brook has been sold to Delhi Capitals for Rs 6.25 crore. In a surprising twist, DC jumped into the bidding late, outmaneuvering CSK and PBKS, who had been engaged in a fierce bidding war
  
• The IPL 2025 mega auction is back underway! Set 3 is up next, featuring 7 capped batters. Let's see which teams will bid on these talented players
  
• The IPL 2025 mega auction has reached its midpoint with a lunch break. It's been an exciting morning with surprising team choices and record-breaking prices. Rishabh Pant and Shreyas Iyer have made history with their massive deals. Stay tuned for more live updates from the auction!
  
• KL Rahul has been sold to Delhi Capitals for Rs 14 crore. Notably, Lucknow Super Giants chose not to use their Right to Match (RTM) card. This marks the second significant signing for DC, following Mitchell Starc, with the duo costing a combined Rs 25.75 crore
  
• Liam Livingstone is headed to Royal Challengers Bengaluru for Rs 8.75 crore, marking RCB's first signing in the IPL 2025 mega auction. The power-hitting all-rounder will likely bring some excitement to the RCB lineup. Next up, all eyes are on KL Rahul

• Mohammed Siraj has been sold to Gujarat Titans for Rs 12.25 crore. Despite having the option, RCB chose not to use their Right to Match (RTM) card, allowing GT to secure the Indian seamer
  
• Yuzvendra Chahal has been sold to Punjab Kings for Rs 18 crore, making him the most expensive Indian spinner in IPL history and the joint-most expensive Indian bowler. He joins Arshdeep Singh at the same price. Mohammed Siraj is up next with a base price of 2 crore
  
• Yuzvendra Chahal's bidding has reached Rs 14 crore, with Punjab Kings and Lucknow Super Giants going head-to-head for the leg-spinner. As the highest wicket-taker in IPL history, Chahal's value is clearly high
  
• Lucknow Super Giants are making some savvy moves! David Miller, the explosive South African batter, has been sold to LSG for a price of Rs 7.5 crore. Miller makes the switch from Gujarat Titans to Lucknow Super Giants, and Sanjiv Goenka's team is clearly building a formidable squad
• What a coup for Sunrisers Hyderabad! Mohammed Shami has been sold to SRH for a relatively modest Rs 10 crore! Gujarat Titans surprisingly opted not to use their RTM card, allowing SRH to snag the experienced pacer. If Shami can maintain his fitness, this deal has the potential to be a game-changer for SRH, especially with Pat Cummins already on board!
  
• What a thrilling bidding war! Rishabh Pant has been sold to LSG for a staggering Rs 27 crore! SRH and LSG went toe-to-toe, with SRH eventually bowing out at Rs 20.75 crore. Delhi Capitals used their RTM card but surprisingly LSG swooped in and secure the talented wicketkeeper-batter for a record-breaking price
  
• Mitchell Starc is headed to the Delhi Capitals! Despite a lukewarm season last year, the Aussie seamer generated significant interest, with multiple teams bidding for his services. In the end, Delhi Capitals secured Starc for Rs 12.75 crore, a relatively more modest price tag compared to his record-breaking Rs 24.75 crore deal last season
  
• England's Jos Buttler is officially a Gujarat Titan! After a thrilling bidding war with Punjab Kings, Gujarat Titans secured the talented wicketkeeper-batter for a whopping Rs 15.75 crore
  
• Shreyas Iyer has made history by becoming the highest bid ever in an IPL auction, going to the Punjab Kings for a whopping Rs 26.75 crore. This is a massive deal, and it's clear that the Punjab Kings are willing to invest heavily in their team. Iyer's impressive performance in previous seasons has likely contributed to his high value in the auction.
  
• Kagiso Rabada, the highly sought-after South African seamer, takes the stage. RCB, GT, and MI engage in a heated battle, with RCB opening the bidding at Rs 8.50 crore. GT momentarily drops out, only to re-enter and claim the top bid at Rs 10.75 crore
  
• In a stunning turn of events, PBKS exercises their RTM card to reclaim Arshdeep for a whopping Rs 18 crore
  
• The IPL auction gets underway with Arshdeep Singh, and the atmosphere is electric. After a tentative start, CSK and Delhi go head-to-head in a thrilling bidding war, pushing the price up to Rs 15 crore
  
• Arun Dhumal, chairman of the IPL governing council, sets the tone for the event with a heartfelt welcome address. He acknowledges the supporters and sponsors who have contributed to the IPL's triumph, and advocates for a celebration of cricket's spirit, marked by fairness and transparency
  
• Bid increments remain unchanged from last year, with hikes of Rs 5 lakh (up to Rs 1 crore), Rs 10 lakh (Rs 1-2 crore), Rs 20 lakh (Rs 2-5 crore), and Rs 25 lakh (Rs 5 crore+)
  

• IPL 2025 Mega Auction Live: Remaining purse for all 10 teams: Chennai Super Kings - Rs 55 crore, Mumbai Indians - Rs 45 crore, Kolkata Knight Riders - Rs 51 crore, Rajasthan Royals - Rs 41 crore, Sunrisers Hyderabad - Rs 45 crore, Gujarat Titans - Rs 69 crore, Royal Challengers Bengaluru - Rs 83 crore, Delhi Capitals - Rs 73 Crore, Punjab Kings - Rs 110.5 crore, Lucknow Super Giants - Rs 69 crore

• As throngs of cricket enthusiasts tuned into JioCinema to catch the IPL mega auction, the Ambani-owned streaming platform suffered a major crash, sparking outrage among viewers

The much-anticipated first day of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 Mega Auction is set to take centre stage at the Abadi Al Johar Arena in Jeddah on Sunday, marking a new chapter for the league in Saudi Arabia.

An expansive roster of 577 cricketers is in contention for the two-day bidding frenzy, but only a carefully curated selection will go under the hammer in the opening phase. Reports indicate that 84 players, divided into 12 initial sets, will be auctioned on Day 1, offering franchises a chance to secure some of the most sought-after talent in global cricket.

The marquee line-up

The event begins with the marquee players—slots one through 12—followed by sets dedicated to key roles: capped batters, fast bowlers, wicketkeepers, all-rounders, and spin bowlers. The first day will also feature uncapped players in these categories, starting with Yash Dhull (player No. 47) and concluding with Manav Suthar (player No. 84).

Archer among the headline acts

A notable late addition, Jofra Archer, enters the fray as player No. 575 in the overall list but will slot into the capped fast bowlers’ category as player No. 34 during the sixth set. His inclusion is expected to draw significant interest given his reputation as one of the world’s premier pacers.

Day 2 and beyond

The auction will pick up on Monday with players from set 13 (beginning with player No. 85) and continue through to player No. 116 before transitioning into the accelerated phase, where bidding intensifies with rapid-fire selections.

Follow our LIVE coverage or real-time updates, bids, and insights from the IPL Auction 2025. Refresh this page to get the latest updates