IPL Auction 2025: Day 1 Recap – Major Acquisitions and Team Insights
The inaugural day of the Indian Premier League (IPL) auction in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, was a spectacle of financial fervor as franchises vied for top talent. On Sunday, teams opened their wallets wide to secure key players from their wish lists.
Record-Breaking Spending Spree
Leading the charge was the Lucknow Super Giants, who made headlines by investing a staggering ₹27 crore to acquire star wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant. the franchises collectively spent an impressive ₹467.95 crore during this first session of bidding. Out of a total of 577 players available for selection, 84 were showcased on this opening day; among them, 68 found new homes while four were retained using Right-to-Match cards.
Aggressive Bidding Strategies
The Punjab Kings emerged as the most assertive bidders at this auction event. Armed with a substantial remaining budget of ₹110.50 crore, they successfully signed eight players for a total expenditure of ₹88 crore. The second day promises further excitement with an additional 32 players set to be presented before moving into an accelerated bidding phase starting from player number 117.
Top Acquisitions from Day One
Here’s a look at some standout purchases made on Day One:
- Rishabh Pant – ₹27 crore (Lucknow Super Giants)
- Shreyas Iyer – ₹26.75 crore (Punjab Kings)
- Venkatesh Iyer – ₹23.75 crore (Kolkata Knight Riders)
- Arshdeep Singh - ₹18 crore (Punjab Kings)
- Yuzvendra Chahal – ₹18 crore (Punjab Kings)
Other notable buys included Jos Buttler at ₹15.75 crore for Gujarat Titans and KL Rahul fetching ₹14 crore for Delhi Capitals.
Right-to-Match Cards Utilized
So far in this auction process, several teams have exercised their Right-to-Match options:
- Arshdeep Singh – INR 18 crores by Punjab Kings
- Jake Fraser-McGurk – INR 9 crores by Delhi Capitals
- Rachin Ravindra - INR 4 crores by Chennai Super Kings
- Naman Dhir – INR 5.25 crores by Mumbai Indians
These strategic moves highlight how teams are keen on retaining valuable assets amidst fierce competition.
Emerging Talent Among Uncapped Players
In addition to established stars making headlines with hefty price tags, uncapped players also attracted significant attention:
- Rasikh Salam fetched INR 6 crores with Royal Challengers Bengaluru.
- Naman Dhir followed closely behind at INR 5.25 crores with Mumbai Indians.
Other promising talents like Nehal Wadhera and Abdul Samad each secured contracts worth around INR 4 crores.
Remaining Budgets Post-Day One Bidding
As we wrap up Day One’s activities and look ahead to tomorrow’s proceedings, here’s how much each franchise has left in their budgets:
- Royal Challengers Bengaluru: ₹30.65 Crore
- Mumbai Indians: ₹26.10 Crore
- Punjab Kings: ₹22.50 Crore
4.Gujarat Titans: ₹17..50 Crore
5.Rajasthan Royals: ₹17..35 Crore
6.Chennai Super Kings: ₹15..60 Crore
7.Lucknow Super Giants:₹14..85 Crore
8.DC:13..80 Core
9.Kolkata Knight Riders:10..05 Core
10.Sunrisers Hyderabad:5..15 Core
With plenty more action expected on Monday as teams finalize their rosters ahead of IPL season excitement!
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