The IPL 2025 Auction, held on November 24 and 25, 2024, in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, was a landmark event that set new records and reshaped team rosters for the upcoming season. Here’s a comprehensive overview of the complete player list and significant team updates:
Auction Highlights
- Record-Breaking Bids: The auction witnessed unprecedented spending, with two players surpassing the previous highest bid.
- Rishabh Pant: Acquired by Lucknow Super Giants for ₹270 million (approximately $3.20 million), making him the most expensive player in IPL history. reuters.com
- Shreyas Iyer: Secured by Punjab Kings for ₹267.5 million (around $3.17 million), breaking the previous record held by Mitchell Starc. reuters.com
- Emerging Talent:
- Vaibhav Suryavanshi: At just 13 years old, this young prodigy became the youngest player ever selected in an IPL auction, joining Rajasthan Royals for ₹10 million (approximately $130,000). apnews.com
- Notable International Signings:
- Jos Buttler: The English wicketkeeper-batsman was signed by Gujarat Titans for ₹157.5 million (approximately $1.81 million), making him the highest-paid overseas player this season. reuters.com
Team Updates
- Chennai Super Kings (CSK):
- Retentions: Retained key players including captain Ruturaj Gaikwad, former captain MS Dhoni, Ravindra Jadeja, Shivam Dube, and Matheesha Pathirana. en.wikipedia.org
- New Signings: Reacquired Sam Curran, Devon Conway, and brought in Afghan spinner Noor Ahmad and veteran all-rounder Ravichandran Ashwin. en.wikipedia.org
- Punjab Kings:
- Coaching Changes: Appointed former Australian captain Ricky Ponting as head coach on a four-year deal, replacing Trevor Bayliss. reuters.com
- Captaincy: Acquired Shreyas Iyer, who is expected to lead the team in the upcoming season. reuters.com
- Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH):
- Leadership: Retained Pat Cummins as captain and key players like Heinrich Klaasen, Abhishek Sharma, Travis Head, and Nitish Kumar Reddy. en.wikipedia.org
- Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR):
- Captaincy Change: Appointed veteran batter Ajinkya Rahane as captain, replacing Shreyas Iyer. Venkatesh Iyer will serve as vice-captain. reuters.com
- Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB):
- Squad Additions: Strengthened their lineup by signing players like Devdutt Padikkal, Phil Salt, Liam Livingstone, Krunal Pandya, Josh Hazlewood, and Bhuvneshwar Kumar. en.wikipedia.org
- Delhi Capitals:
- Major Acquisition: Signed Australian pacer Mitchell Starc for ₹117.5 million (approximately $1.39 million), aiming to bolster their bowling attack. reuters.com
Complete Player List
A total of 1,574 players registered for the auction, with 574 shortlisted. Out of these, 182 players were successfully auctioned, comprising 97 capped and 85 uncapped players. The distribution across teams is as follows:
- Chennai Super Kings: 25 players (14 capped, 11 uncapped)
- Delhi Capitals: 23 players (12 capped, 11 uncapped)
- Gujarat Titans: 25 players (16 capped, 9 uncapped)
- Kolkata Knight Riders: 21 players (14 capped, 7 uncapped)
- Lucknow Super Giants: 24 players (12 capped, 12 uncapped)
- Mumbai Indians: 23 players (13 capped, 10 uncapped)
- Punjab Kings: 25 players (12 capped, 13 uncapped)
- Rajasthan Royals: 20 players (12 capped, 8 uncapped)
- Royal Challengers Bangalore: 22 players (14 capped, 8 uncapped)
- Sunrisers Hyderabad: 20 players (13 capped, 7 uncapped)
For a detailed breakdown of each team’s squad and individual player profiles, you can refer to the official IPL website or trusted sports news outlets.
The IPL 2025 season promises exciting cricketing action, with teams bolstering their rosters through strategic acquisitions during the auction.