IPL Auction 2025: Rs 180.5 crore spent on 12 Marquee Players, Complete List of Marquee Stars Sold - All you Need to Know

The IPL 2025 mega auction has started with a bang as the first session of the two-day mega event is off in an absolutely blockbuster way.

The franchises have splashed their money on the players and many top names have already switched their allegiance and will be wearing a different colour next season. The first two sets of the IPL 2025 mega auction had all the Marquee players enlisted - six each in the first couple of sets.

Shreyas Iyer, the captain of the IPL 2024 champions Kolkata Knight Riders is sold to Punjab Kings for Rs 26.75 crore, while Rishabh Pant has moved to Lucknow Super Giants, becoming the most expensive player in IPL history.

Which Team bought the Most Marquee Players in IPL Auction 2025?

Gujarat Titans and Punjab Kings bought three Marquee players, while Lucknow Super Giants and Delhi Capitals managed to buy two players. Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB), and Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) bought one player each.

Which teams didn't buy any Marquee Players in IPL Auction 2025?

Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR), Chennai Super Kings (CSK), Mumbai Indians (MI) and Rajasthan Royals (RR) didn't buy a single marquee player.

IPL 2025 Auction: Complete List of Marquee Players Bought in the Mega Event

Rishabh Pant - ₹27 crore
Team: Lucknow Super Giants

Pant became the highest-paid player in IPL history, with Lucknow Super Giants breaking the ₹27 crore mark. Known for his explosive batting and leadership skills, Pant's dynamic presence promises to be a game-changer for his franchise.

Shreyas Iyer - ₹26.75 crore
Team: Punjab Kings

The middle-order maestro continued his stellar rise in IPL auctions, securing a record-breaking deal. Punjab Kings' decision to invest heavily in Iyer highlights their aim to strengthen their batting unit.

Arshdeep Singh - ₹18 crore
Team: Punjab Kings

Punjab Kings showed faith in their young pacer, making him one of the highest-paid bowlers in the league. His consistent wicket-taking ability and death-over expertise proved to be irresistible for his franchise and Kings used the RTM card for him.

Yuzvendra Chahal - ₹18 crore
Team: Punjab Kings

The veteran leg-spinner added to Punjab's star-studded lineup, securing a significant deal thanks to his remarkable track record and experience. The Indian spinner will be now playing for the PBKS for the next three seasons.

Jos Buttler - ₹15.75 crore
Team: Gujarat Titans

The English wicketkeeper-batter joined Gujarat Titans, bringing his explosive hitting and consistent performances in global T20 leagues to the fore.

KL Rahul - ₹14 crore
Team: Delhi Capitals

The versatile opener's consistency and ability to anchor innings made him a prized pick for Delhi Capitals, adding stability to their batting order. Although RCB were tipped to get him, the Capitals ended up buying the India batter.

Mohammed Siraj - ₹12.25 crore
Team: Gujarat Titans

Siraj's ability to swing the ball both ways and his improved performances in recent years fetched him a hefty deal with the Gujarat franchise.

Mitchell Starc - ₹11.75 crore
Team: Delhi Capitals

The Australian pacer remains a top-choice bowler, and his express pace and ability to strike in the powerplay made him a valuable acquisition for Delhi Capitals, their first in the auction.

Kagiso Rabada - ₹10.75 crore
Team: Gujarat Titans

The South African pacer joined Gujarat Titans, further solidifying their bowling attack with his pace and skill in all phases of the game.

Mohammed Shami - ₹10 crore
Team: Sunrisers Hyderabad

A reliable seam bowler with years of IPL experience, Shami brings depth to the Sunrisers' bowling lineup. The India pace star has come back from an injury layoff and can be a huge buy for the Orange Army.

Liam Livingstone - ₹8.75 crore
Team: Royal Challengers Bengaluru

The English all-rounder was picked for his power-hitting and leg-spin, making him a utility player for RCB. Livingstone is RCB's only buy from the Marquee List, which is a surprise for many.

David Miller - ₹7.50 crore
Team: Lucknow Super Giants

Known for his finishing abilities, the South African batter was signed by Lucknow to bolster their lower-middle order.

IPL 2025 Auction: How Much Money has Franchises Spend on the Marquee Players?

The combined expenditure for these 12 marquee players was a staggering ₹180.5 crore, showcasing the IPL franchises' determination to secure elite talent at any cost.