IPL 2025 Mega Auction: Every year some players are sold in the IPL auction at such a price which surprises everyone. These players are known for their bowling, batting and all-round ability. Whenever the names of these players come up in the auction, everyone's eyes are on them because their price can be high. In the 2025 Mega Auction, 2024 and 2023 IPL auctions, record breaking bids were placed on some players who made their place in the list of most expensive players in IPL history. Let us know, who are these players and why such huge bids were made on them.
Rishabh Pant (Rs 27 Crore – Lucknow Super Giants)
In the mega auction of IPL 2025, Lucknow Super Giants created a new record by buying Rishabh Pant for Rs 27 crore. Pant's tremendous batting and brilliant wicketkeeping have made him a superstar of T20 cricket. His captaincy and ability to finish the match forced the Lucknow team to take such a big bet. After this purchase, Rishabh Pant has become the most expensive player of IPL.
Shreyas Iyer (Rs 26.75 Crore – Punjab Kings)
Punjab Kings made a big bid of ₹26.75 crore on Shreyas Iyer in this auction. Shreyas is famous for his calm and sensible captaincy, which gives strength to the team. His brilliant batting and ability to score big runs made him Punjab's favorite player.
Mitchell Starc (Rs 24.75 Crore – Kolkata Knight Riders, 2024)
Australian fast bowler Mitchell Starc had received the highest bid in the 2024 IPL auction. Kolkata Knight Riders bought him for Rs 24.75 crore. Starc is known for his fast bowling, ability to bowl yorkers and swing. His purchase made KKR's bowling more lethal.
Venkatesh Iyer (Rs 23.75 Crore – Kolkata Knight Riders)
Kolkata Knight Riders bought Vektesh Iyer in the IPL mega auction for a whopping price of Rs 23.75 crore. Iyer is an excellent all-rounder and impressed everyone with his excellent batting and bowling last season. His high price makes it clear that KKR is considering him as their main player.
Pat Cummins (Rs 20.50 Crore – Sunrisers Hyderabad, 2024)
Australian fast bowler Pat Cummins was bought by Sunrisers Hyderabad in the 2024 auction for Rs 20.50 crore. Pat Cummins is an excellent bowler and also contributes to fielding and batting. The captaincy ability of Pat Cummins, who has been the Test captain of Australia, also makes him more special.
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