Over the years, the quirks of the IPL auction have ceased to amaze us. The two-day affair in Jeddah had, in comparison, gone according to script, with Rishabh Pant and Shreyas Iyer being the top two grocers—with salaries that would make some of the biggest price tags of the past squirm in comparison.

The Indian Premier League is the most popular and richest domestic Twenty20 cricket competition in the world. Stadiums are heaving. Millions more are watching. Team owners are celebrities. The players from March to May are treated as rock stars.

Explore the strategic missteps of Punjab Kings (PBKS) in the IPL 2025 Mega Auction, where despite a hefty purse, their decisions.

By Daisy Atino Earlier the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) had asked all the IPL franchises to confirm their list of retained players by October 31

Former England and Delhi Capitals player Kevin Pietersen predicts Delhi Capitals as winners of IPL 2025 mega auction.

Pant was the subject of a bidding war between the Lucknow Super Giants and his former side, the Delhi Capitals

Discover the worst buys at the IPL 2025 mega auction in Saudi Arabia. Rishabh Pant, Shreyas Iyer, and Venkatesh Iyer make history with 23-crore deals.

IPL 2025 Mega AUction Full List Of Sold PlayersThe biggest headline maker across the auction was Rishabh Pant, who became the most expensive buy ever in IPL auction history, with Lucknow Super Giants acquiring his services for Rs 27 crore.

The IPL 2025 auction shattered records as Rishabh Pant became the most expensive player in IPL history, bought for Rs 27 crore by Lucknow Super Giants. The event showcased fierce competition among franchises,

Since its inception in 2008, the Indian Premier League (IPL) has revolutionized the game of cricket, blending athletic excellence with entertainment and business acumen. At the heart of this cricketing extravaganza lies the IPL auction,