The IPL 2025 mega auction unfolded in Jeddah over two days on November 24 and 25, with teams picking from a shortlist of 577 players. Lucknow Super Giants made history, securing Rishabh Pant for a record-breaking bid of Rs 27 crore.

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

In the IPL 2025 mega auction, several veteran stars remained unsold, while others were picked for their base prices. Key highlights include Devdutt Padikkal's return to RCB and KKR's acquisition of Ajinkya Rahane.

Uncapped players often grab the spotlight at IPL auctions, with franchises investing big in emerging talent. Notable examples include Karn Sharma (INR

Mitchell Starc secured a rare feat in IPL history during the recent 2025 mega auction. The Aussie pacer was purchased for a fee of Rs 11.75 crore by the Delhi Capitals. It made him the 2nd cricketer to breach the 50-crore mark in IPL auctions.

Let's take a look at five 'overpaid' players, who fetched a much higher fee than expected at the IPL 2025 Mega Auction.

The IPL 2025 auction saw unprecedented spending with Rishabh Pant becoming the most expensive player ever, signing a Rs 27 crore deal with Lucknow Super Giants. Shreyas Iyer fetched Rs 26.75 crore with Punjab Kings,