The Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 mega auction, which took place over two days in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, witnessed several record-breaking moments. The event, which concluded on November 25 (Monday), featured 577 players, including 367 Indian cricketers and 210 from overseas. A total of 182 players were sold for a combined value of Rs 639.15 crore.
Rishabh Pant made history by becoming the most expensive player ever in the IPL history, securing a deal worth Rs 27 crore with Lucknow Super Giants (LSG). Shreyas Iyer became the second-most expensive player in the tournament’s history after being signed for a record Rs 26.75 crore by Punjab Kings (PBKS). England’s Jos Buttler emerged as the most expensive overseas signing, going to Gujarat Titans for Rs 15.75 crore.
Here’s a list of the most expensive players sold at the IPL 2025 mega auction.
Most Expensive Players At IPL 2025 Mega Auction
| Sr. No. | Team | Player | Base Price | Winning Bid | Position |
| 1 | Lucknow Super Giants | Rishabh Pant | Rs 2 Crore | Rs 27 Crore | Wicketkeeper-Batsman |
| 2 | Punjab Kings | Shreyas Iyer | Rs 2 Crore | Rs 26 Crore | Batsman |
| 3 | Kolkata Knight Riders | Venkatesh Iyer | Rs 2 Crore | Rs 23.75 Crore | All-Rounder |
| 4 | Punjab Kings | Arshdeep Singh | Rs 2 Crore | Rs 18 Crore (RTM) | Bowler |
| 5 | Punjab Kings | Yuzvendra Chahal | Rs 2 Crore | Rs 18 Crore | Bowler |
| 6 | Gujarat Titans | Jos Buttler | Rs 2 Crore | Rs 15.75 Crore | Wicketkeeper-Batsman |
| 7 | Delhi Capitals | KL Rahul | Rs 2 Crore | Rs 14 Crore | Wicketkeeper-Batsman |
| 8 | Mumbai Indians | Trent Boult | Rs 2 Crore | Rs 12.50 Crore | Bowler |
| 9 | Rajasthan Royals | Jofra Archer | Rs 2 Crore | Rs 12.50 Crore | Bowler |
| 10 | Royal Challengers Bengaluru | Josh Hazlewood | Rs 2 Crore | Rs 12.50 Crore | Bowler |
| 11 | Gujarat Titans | Mohammad Siraj | Rs 2 Crore | Rs 12.25 Crore | Bowler |
| 12 | Delhi Capitals | Mitchell Starc | Rs 2 Crore | Rs 11.75 Crore | Bowler |
| 13 | Royal Challengers Bengaluru | Phil Salt | Rs 2 Crore | Rs 11.50 Crore | Wicketkeeper-Batsman |
| 14 | Sunrisers Hyderabad | Ishan Kishan | Rs 2 Crore | Rs 11.25 Crore | Wicketkeeper-Batsman |
| 15 | Punjab Kings | Marcus Stoinis | Rs 2 Crore | Rs 11 Crore | All-Rounder |
| 16 | Royal Challengers Bengaluru | Jitesh Sharma | Rs 1 Crore | Rs 11 Crore | Wicketkeeper-Batsman |
| 17 | Delhi Capitals | T. Natarajan | Rs 2 Crore | Rs 10.75 Crore | Bowler |
| 18 | Gujarat Titans | Kagiso Rabada | Rs 2 Crore | Rs 10.75 Crore | Bowler |
| 19 | Royal Challengers Bengaluru | Bhuvneshwar Kumar | Rs 2 Crore | Rs 10.75 Crore | Bowler |
| 20 | Chennai Super Kings | Noor Ahmad | Rs 2 Crore | Rs 10 Crore | Bowler |