The IPL 2025 Auction concluded on Monday (November 25) in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. Ten franchises purchased 182 players, spending Rs 639.15 crore, at the two-day mega event.
Of these 182 players, 62 were overseas and 120 Indians. The franchises also made use of 8 Right to Match (RTM) cards to retain the services of players.

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With that, the auction process ends and all teams have their final squads ready for the tournament next year.
Mohit Rahit goes to Royal Challengers Bengaluru for Rs. 30 Lakhs.
Vignesh Puthur goes to Mumbai Indians for Rs. 30 Lakhs.
Ashok Sharma goes to Rajasthan Royals for Rs. 30 Lakhs.
Raj Limbani remains unsold in the third round.
Abhinandan Singh goes to Royal Challengers Bengaluru for Rs. 30 Lakhs.
Lungi Ngidi goes to Royal Challengers Bengaluru for Rs. 1 Cr.
Ottneil Baartman remains unsold in the third round.
Kulwant Khejroliya goes to Gujarat Titans for Rs. 30 Lakhs.
Shivam Mavi remains unsold.
Lizaad Williams goes to Mumbai Indians for Rs. 75 Lakhs.
Arjun Tendulkar goes to Mumbai Indians for Rs. 30 Lakhs.
Kunal Rathore goes to Rajasthan Royals for Rs. 30 Lakhs.
Action begins again at Jeddah.
Khrievitso Kense goes unsold and the remaining teams group up again to provide 1/2 names each.
Madhav Tiwari goes to Delhi Capitals for Rs. 40 Lakhs.
Tripurana Vijay goes to Delhi Capitals for Rs. 30 Lakhs.
Atit Sheth remains unsold in the second round.
Bevin Jacobs goes to Mumbai Indians for Rs. 30 Lakhs.
Raj Limbani goes unsold.
Key Highlights
Marquee Players
The marquee sets feature some of the biggest names in cricket. Set M1 includes Rishabh Pant, Shreyas Iyer, Jos Buttler, Arshdeep Singh, Kagiso Rabada, and Mitchell Starc. Set M2 boasts KL Rahul, Yuzvendra Chahal, Liam Livingstone, David Miller, Mohammed Shami, and Mohammed Siraj. Most marquee players have a base price of INR 2 crore, setting the stage for early bidding battles.
Team Budgets and Slots
Franchises have a total of 204 slots to fill, including 70 for overseas players. Punjab Kings lead with the largest purse of INR 110.5 crore, while Rajasthan Royals have the smallest at INR 41 crore. Each team can retain a maximum of 25 players, including eight overseas players.
Notable Features and Changes
This auction reintroduces the Right-to-Match (RTM) card with a twist. Teams can bid higher after an RTM claim is matched, creating more competitive scenarios. Additionally, the auction adopts the accelerated format after the 117th player, streamlining the process.
Unique Inclusions and Exclusions
Veteran James Anderson (42) and 13-year-old prodigy Vaibhav Suryavanshi headline the unique entries. Meanwhile, Australian all-rounder Cameron Green is a notable absentee due to injury.
The IPL 2025 season begins on March 14, setting the stage for an electrifying tournament. As teams battle it out in Jeddah, cricket fans worldwide eagerly await to see how the auction shapes the future of the league.