• Mohammed Shami sold to Sunrisers Hyderabad for Rs. 10 crore
  
• 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 had the option to use their RTM card but surprisingly didn't, allowing LSG to swoop 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+)
  

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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.

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