IPL 2025 Auction: Rishabh Pant, KL Rahul and More - Full List of 10 Crore Plus Buys on Day 1 of Mega Event

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The IPL 2025 Mega Auction's first day was a spectacular affair, with franchise teams battling fiercely to secure the services of some of the finest cricketing talent ahead of the next cycle.

The auction showcased not only the immense value placed on players but also the strategic investments by teams aiming to create a winning combination. In this high-stakes event, 19 players were sold for more than ₹10 crore, highlighting the intensity of bidding wars and the teams’ determination to strengthen their squads.

IPL 2025 Mega Auction Top Three Buys

Rishabh Pant (Lucknow Super Giants) – ₹27 crore

Emerging as the most expensive player of the day, the dynamic wicketkeeper-batsman Rishabh Pant was snapped up by Lucknow Super Giants for a staggering ₹27 crore. His explosive batting and leadership potential made him the top priority.

Shreyas Iyer (Punjab Kings) – ₹26.75 crore

Punjab Kings broke the bank to secure Shreyas Iyer, known for his composure and ability to anchor innings.

Venkatesh Iyer (Kolkata Knight Riders) – ₹23.75 crore

The all-rounder’s recent performances made him a hot property, with KKR winning an intense bidding war to re-sign the India all-rounder, thus making him the 4th most expensive player in IPL history.

Punjab Kings made a strong statement by acquiring three Marquee players - Shreyas Iyer (₹26.75 crore), Arshdeep Singh (₹18 crore), the talented left-arm pacer known for his death-over skills, Yuzvendra Chahal (₹18 crore), the experienced leg-spinner expected to bolster their spin attack, and Marcus Stoinis (₹11 crore), an all-rounder who adds depth to both batting and bowling.

It was a massive windfall for Chahal, who hasn't had the best of times with the Indian team in the past year or so.

The Gujarat Titans secured key players to balance their lineup with key signings. Jos Buttler (₹15.75 crore), the English wicketkeeper-batsman renowned for his power-hitting was roped in. India pacer Mohammed Siraj (₹12.25 crore) will add consistency and pace to their bowling attack, while Kagiso Rabada (₹10.75 crore) is a proven match-winner with the ball.

Delhi Capitals strengthened their squad with two big-ticket players: KL Rahul (₹14 crore), and Mitchell Starc (₹11.75 crore). Rahul, on the circumstances, looks like a fantastic deal while Starc will add value in their bowling lineup.

RCB added three players over ₹10 crore to their ranks - Josh Hazlewood (₹12.50 crore), Phil Salt (₹11.50 crore), and Jitesh Sharma (₹11 crore). Jitesh Sharma will be enhancing their middle-order strength, while Phil Salt will be aiming to continue his form from last season.

Ishan Kishan (₹11.25 crore) was sold to Sunrisers Hyderabad as the Orange Army made a statement with this young wicketkeeper-batsman. Mohammed Shami (₹10 crore) is another fantastic acquisition for them.

The final player of the day who went for more than double-figure crore is Noor Ahmad (₹10 crore) as Chennai Super Kings added this rising Afghan spinner to their spin-heavy arsenal.

IPL 2025 Mega Auction: Full List of Rs 10 Crore and Beyond Buys on Day 1