Full List of Sold and Unsold Players in IPL Auction 2025 ;The IPL Auction 2025 turned out to be one of the most exciting and record-breaking events in IPL history. With players like Rishabh Pant and Shreyas Iyer smashing past records, and unexpected bidding wars for bowlers like Bhuvneshwar Kumar and Deepak Chahar, teams pulled out all stops to bolster their squads. Here’s a comprehensive overview of the sold and unsold players in the IPL Auction 2025, along with the biggest deals and surprises.
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Top Highlights from IPL Auction 2025
- Rishabh Pant became the costliest player in IPL history, bought by Lucknow Super Giants for ₹27 crore.
- Shreyas Iyer followed closely, going to Punjab Kings for ₹26.75 crore.
- Venkatesh Iyer emerged as the biggest outside-marquee buy, retained by KKR for ₹23.75 crore.
- Arshdeep Singh was the first player sold, fetching ₹18 crore for PBKS through their RTM card.
- Jos Buttler moved to Gujarat Titans for ₹15.75 crore.
Full List of Sold Players in IPL Auction 2025
Marquee Set Players
| Player | Team | Price (₹) |
|---|---|---|
| Rishabh Pant | Lucknow Super Giants | 27 crore |
| Shreyas Iyer | Punjab Kings | 26.75 crore |
| Venkatesh Iyer | Kolkata Knight Riders | 23.75 crore |
| Arshdeep Singh | Punjab Kings | 18 crore |
| Jos Buttler | Gujarat Titans | 15.75 crore |
| KL Rahul | Delhi Capitals | 14 crore |
| Kagiso Rabada | Gujarat Titans | 10.75 crore |
| Mohammed Siraj | Gujarat Titans | 12.25 crore |
| Yuzvendra Chahal | Punjab Kings | 18 crore |
Day 2 Highlights
| Player | Team | Price (₹) |
|---|---|---|
| Bhuvneshwar Kumar | Royal Challengers Bangalore | 10.75 crore |
| Deepak Chahar | Lucknow Super Giants | 9.25 crore |
| Akash Deep | Lucknow Super Giants | 8 crore |
| Mukesh Kumar | Delhi Capitals | 8 crore |
| Marco Jansen | Punjab Kings | 7 crore |
| Washington Sundar | Gujarat Titans | 3.2 crore |
| Rovman Powell | Kolkata Knight Riders | 1.5 crore |
| Faf du Plessis | Delhi Capitals | 2 crore |
Uncapped Players
| Player | Team | Price (₹) |
|---|---|---|
| Rasikh Salam Dar | Royal Challengers Bangalore | 6 crore |
| Nehal Wadhera | Punjab Kings | 4.2 crore |
| Abdul Samad | Lucknow Super Giants | 4.2 crore |
Unsold Players in IPL Auction 2025
Some surprising names remained unsold despite their previous performances:
- Kane Williamson (New Zealand)
- Glenn Phillips (New Zealand)
- Ajinkya Rahane (India)
- Prithvi Shaw (India)
- David Warner (Australia)
- Devdutt Padikkal (India)
- Mustafizur Rahman (Bangladesh)
- Umran Malik (India)
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Biggest Deals by Teams
Mumbai Indians (MI)
- Will Jacks: ₹5.25 crore
- Trent Boult: ₹12.5 crore
- Jofra Archer: ₹12.5 crore
Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB)
- Bhuvneshwar Kumar: ₹10.75 crore
- Venkatesh Iyer: ₹23.75 crore
Lucknow Super Giants (LSG)
- Rishabh Pant: ₹27 crore
- Deepak Chahar: ₹9.25 crore
- Akash Deep: ₹8 crore
FAQs on IPL Auction 2025
1. Who was the costliest player in IPL Auction 2025?
Rishabh Pant was the costliest player, sold to Lucknow Super Giants for ₹27 crore.
2. Which team spent the most in IPL Auction 2025?
Lucknow Super Giants made the biggest splashes with marquee purchases like Rishabh Pant and Deepak Chahar.
3. Which big names went unsold in IPL Auction 2025?
Players like Kane Williamson, Glenn Phillips, Prithvi Shaw, and David Warner surprisingly went unsold.
4. Who was the highest-paid uncapped player?
Rasikh Salam Dar fetched ₹6 crore from Royal Challengers Bangalore.
5. How much did Punjab Kings spend on Shreyas Iyer?
Shreyas Iyer was bought by Punjab Kings for ₹26.75 crore.