IPL Auction 2025 LIVE Updates: On Day 2 of the bidding process in Jeddah, nearly 490 players will be available for bidding, and the ten teams will look to purchase another 128 players.
Rishabh Pant (Rs 27 crore to LSG), Shreyas Iyer (26.75 crore to PBKS) and Venkatesh Iyer (23.75 crore to KKR) emerged as the top three most expensive buys on Day 1 of the IPL Mega Auction. They were the only three players who broke the banks and received bids over 20 crore. Follow all the Day 2 live auction here - IPL Auction Day 2 LIVE

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Here are the most expensive bowlers sold on Day 1
Price: Rs. 18 crore
Team: Punjab Kings
Role: Pacer
Price: Rs. 18 crore
Team: Punjab Kings
Role: Spinner
Price: Rs. 27 crore
Team: Lucknow Super Giants
Role: Wicketkeeper-Batsman
Price: Rs. 26.75 crore
Team: Punjab Kings
Role: Batsman
Price: Rs. 23.75 crore
Team: Kolkata Knight Riders
Role: All-rounder
Price: Rs. 12.5 crore
Team: Mumbai Indians
Role: Pacer
Price: Rs. 12.5 crore
Team: Royal Challengers Bengaluru
Role: Pacer
Price: Rs. 12.25 crore
Team: Gujarat Titans
Role: Pacer
Day 2 of the IPL Auction 2025 promises thrilling action as franchises like Mumbai Indians, Chennai Super Kings, and Royal Challengers Bangalore look to make big moves. Star players from India, Australia, South Africa, and more, including Faf du Plessis, Sam Curran, and Prithvi Shaw, are set to go under the hammer. Read more about it here -
Here are the players RCB bought on Day 1:
We’ve played our cards right tonight and secured a top quality batting line-up already. ♦️♣️♠️♥️
— Royal Challengers Bengaluru (@RCBTweets) November 24, 2024
And we move to Day 2️⃣ of the auction with the highest purse of 30.65 Cr and there are a few gun players up for grabs. Trust the planning! 😇#PlayBold #ನಮ್ಮRCB #IPLAuction… pic.twitter.com/BoxqMlDWUv
Now let's see which players from Day 1 auction went to which teams.
Here's the list of unsold players from Day 1:
Let's see the remaining purses of all the teams before the Day 2 Auction begins:
A total of 493 players are available for the Day 2 live auction. Not all of these players' names will come up during the auction but teams will definitely get the opportunity to complete their teams and many unsold players will go up another time.
The second day of the IPL 2025 auction begins at 1 PM local time (3:30 PM IST) on November 25. The late start is due to the India vs Australia Perth Test, which finishes at 3:20 PM IST.
Purses Left With Teams: The ten franchises can collectively spend a maximum of Rs 173.55 crore on Day 2 of the IPL Mega Auction. Mumbai Indians followed by Royal Challengers Bengaluru have the biggest remaining purse heading into the bidding process on Day 2.
Hello and welcome to the live updates on Day 2 of the IPL Mega Auction. We saw a total of Rs 414.90 Crore spent on Day 1 where Rishabh Pant, Shreyas Iyer and Venkatesh Iyer emerged most expensive players.
Here are the remaining purses of all 10 teams after the end of Day 1:
On wicket keeping(Jitesh or Phil) batting coach Dinesh Kartik said: "I think it is a decision that we will take closer to the tournament. I think it is a discussion that we need to have and see who is the better fielder."
On Phil Salt, DK said: Phil Salt, what have I got to say? He is explosive. He is someone who can take on in the power play. Great attitude. Nice guy to have around in the team. Everything about him says he is the kind of guy that RCB would love to have.
On Jitesh Sharma, DK said: He is a very explosive middle -order batsman. We wanted someone who is on the fringes of the Indian team and he is right there. We have seen what he can do in the IPL. Has got areas that he can hit and RCB being a ground where you can play spin well, he comes as a very, very good option.
PBKS coach Ricky Ponting on the team's buys:
"We are very happy to get Liam Livingstone. He is a very very dangerous player obviously huge power but very versatile as well, given that he bowls legspin and offspin. So having that spin addition to our attack is really nice to secure early in the auction. And the other thing I'd say about Livingston, and I've worked with him quite a lot before, certainly at the England Cricket Academy, what I see in him is a maturing player, and some of his international efforts recently shows that he's a maturing batsman who now can change gear up and down. And his ups very high, obviously, but he can also build innings and absorb pressure when he needs to. So that's been really nice to see recently. We're really happy to get him."
"Shreyas Iyer has great batting qualities and captaincy skills, and his ability to turn games around is also a great factor about him. In the past, we've seen how his performances have made a significant impact on matches. Also, recently he scored a century in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy, further showcasing his talent and consistency."
"Fair play to LSG, they could've limped with a timid offering but they clearly know what they want in a captain, local and world-class cricket, they see value at ₹27 cr. Punjab Kings really set up their stall early about where do they want to go, what do they want to do, was it a case of they wanted the likes of Shreyas Iyer first up and pay ₹26.75 cr for him or was it the luck of the draw. I mean if you don't pick one up, the pressure builds and mounts on who you have to go to next."
"With Rishabh Pant joining LSG, the team has gained both a strong brand value and a recognisable face-an essential factor for any franchise. While LSG do not have many big names apart from Pooran, Pant's presence will significantly benefit them. The decision to jump from ₹21 crore to ₹27 crore was aggressive, but it's a move that seems justified. They now have an Indian captain, and securing Rishabh Pant at ₹27 crore is a worthwhile deal for LSG."
"I think the fact that Shreyas was bid for by Punjab Kings was a planned thing, because even if they didn't go for him, because they had the luxury of having such a big bank, they could have gotten Pant for a little less. I think there was communication where Rishabh really wanted to move on from everything that was DC in the past and go on to other things in life and I think that is why there was less interest from Ponting and Punjab Kings for Pant and more interest in Shreyas."
Jos Buttler - bought by Gujarat Titans at Rs 15.7 crore - has so far been the most expensive overseas player at the IPL 2025 Auction. Australian pacer Josh Hazlewood will once again play for RCB and draw a salary of Rs 12.50 crore. Jofra Archer - who made a last minute entry into the list - was purchased by Rajasthan Royals at Rs 12.50 crore. Senior New Zealand speedster Trent Boult was also sold for Rs 12.50 crore to Mumbai Indians. Mitchell Starc - who was the most expensive player at IPL 2024 Auction at 24.75 crore - has been purchased by Delhi Capitals for Rs 11.75 crore.
With that, this set and the auction of the day ends here and we come back tomorrow.
Shreyas Gopal goes unsold.
Manav Suthar goes to Gujarat Titans for the base price of Rs. 30 Lakhs.
Kumar Kartikeya Singh goes to Royal Challengers Bengaluru for the base price of Rs. 30 Lakhs.
Piyush Chawla goes unsold in the first round.
Mayank Markande goes to Kolkata Knight Riders for Rs. 30 Lakhs as Sunrisers Hyderabad opt out of using their RTM Card.
Karn Sharma goes to Mumbai Indians for Rs. 50 Lakhs as Royal Challengers Bengaluru opt out from using their RTM Card.
Suyash Sharma goes to Royal Challengers Bengaluru for Rs. 2.6 Cr.
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.