The Indian Premier League (IPL) has long been recognized for its high-stakes auctions, in which teams compete ferociously to acquire the world's top cricket players. With record-breaking prices, competitive bidding battles, and unexpected purchases that shocked both fans and experts, the 2025 IPL auction was no exception.
The IPL 2025 mega auction, held at the prestigious Abady Al-Johar Arena in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, etched its name in cricketing history as five players secured spots among the top 10 most expensive signings in IPL history. Every season of IPL brings new records and the top players gain massive fees because teams want to strengthen their squads.
As teams realise how much a great player can affect their chances of winning a championship, the desire for top cricket players has only increased over time. Teams spend a fortune on players they think may change the tide in their favor during the IPL auction.
As IPL 2025 approaches, all eyes will be on the tournament’s most expensive player. Will he justify their hefty price tag with match-winning performances, or will the pressure of expectation prove to be a challenge? Here are the details about the most expensive players sold in the IPL 2025 auction.
Top 10 Most Expensive Players in IPL 2025
The 2025 IPL auction witnessed a historic moment when Rishabh Pant was sold for 27 crores, making him the most expensive player in IPL history. Here is the list of the most expensive players that are sold in IPL 2025.
| S. No. | Player | Team | Type | Base Price (In Crores) | Sold Price (In Crores) | Sold Price (In USD) |
| 1 | Rishabh Pant | LSG | Batsman | 2 | 27 | 3.1 Million |
| 2 | Shreyas Iyer | PBKS | Batsman | 2 | 26.75 | 3.0 Million |
| 3 | Venkatesh Iyer | KKR | All-Rounder | 2 | 23.75 | 2.7 Million |
| 4 | Arshdeep Singh | PBKS | Bowler | 2 | 18 | 2.0 Million |
| 5 | Yuzvendra Chahal | PBKS | Bowler | 2 | 18 | 2.0 Million |
| 6 | Jos Buttler | GT | Batsman | 2 | 15.75 | 1.8 Million |
| 7 | KL Rahul | DC | Batsman | 2 | 14 | 1.6 Million |
| 8 | Jofra Archer | RR | Bowler | 2 | 12.5 | 1.4 Million |
| 9 | Trent Boult | MI | Bowler | 2 | 12.5 | 1.4 Million |
| 10 | Josh Hazlewood | RCB | Bowler | 2 | 12.5 | 1.4 Million |
Who is the Most Expensive Player in IPL 2025?
The record-breaking purchase of Rishabh Pant, who became the most expensive player in IPL history, was one of the auction's highlights. The talented wicketkeeper-batter was acquired by the Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) for an incredible ₹27 crore after being released by the Delhi Capitals (DC) prior to the auction. Pant's worth as a demonstrated match-winner and a leader who can turn things around under pressure was highlighted by this historic bid.
𝗥𝗲𝗰𝗼𝗿𝗱-𝗯𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗥𝗶𝘀𝗵𝗮𝗯𝗵 🔝
— IndianPremierLeague (@IPL) November 24, 2024
Snippets of how that Historic bidding process panned out for Rishabh Pant 🎥 🔽 #TATAIPLAuction | #TATAIPL | @RishabhPant17 | @LucknowIPL | #LSG pic.twitter.com/grfmkuCWLD
However, Pant’s record-breaking deal wasn’t the only jaw-dropping moment of the event. Just moments before, Shreyas Iyer, the captain who led Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) to an IPL title, found himself at the center of a heated bidding war. In the end, Punjab Kings (PBKS) emerged victorious, signing Iyer for an impressive ₹26.75 crore, making him the second-most expensive player in the league’s history.
Missed watching that stunning Shreyas bidding process❓
— IndianPremierLeague (@IPL) November 24, 2024
We have you covered here with the snippets 🎥 🔽#TATAIPLAuction | #TATAIPL | @ShreyasIyer15 | @PunjabKingsIPL | #PBKS pic.twitter.com/a7jAki8LVz
The IPL 2025 auction didn’t just set financial records as it also reshaped team strategies, reinforced the league’s reputation as the biggest T20 spectacle in the world, and set the stage for one of the most exciting seasons in IPL history. With teams now locked and loaded, fans eagerly await to see how these blockbuster signings will perform when they step onto the field.
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