Highlights from the TATA IPL 2025 Player Auction

The TATA IPL 2025 Player Auction, held in November 2024, witnessed unprecedented bids as franchises vied for top talent. Here are some of the most notable acquisitions:

Rishabh Pant to Lucknow Super Giants for ₹27 crore
Emerging as the most expensive player in IPL history, wicketkeeper-batsman Rishabh Pant was acquired by Lucknow Super Giants for a record ₹27 crore. His aggressive batting style and leadership qualities make him a valuable asset.

Rishabh Pant to Lucknow Super Giants for ₹27 crore
Emerging as the most expensive player in IPL history, wicketkeeper-batsman Rishabh Pant was acquired by Lucknow Super Giants for a record ₹27 crore. His aggressive batting style and leadership qualities make him a valuable asset.

Shreyas Iyer to Punjab Kings for ₹26.75 crore
Former Kolkata Knight Riders captain Shreyas Iyer was secured by Punjab Kings for ₹26.75 crore. Known for his consistent middle-order performances and strategic acumen, Iyer is expected to bolster Punjab's batting lineup.

Shreyas Iyer to Punjab Kings for ₹26.75 crore
Former Kolkata Knight Riders captain Shreyas Iyer was secured by Punjab Kings for ₹26.75 crore. Known for his consistent middle-order performances and strategic acumen, Iyer is expected to bolster Punjab's batting lineup.


Venkatesh Iyer retained by Kolkata Knight Riders for ₹23.75 crore
All-rounder Venkatesh Iyer was retained by Kolkata Knight Riders using the Right to Match (RTM) card at ₹23.75 crore. His versatility with both bat and ball has been instrumental in KKR's recent successes.


Venkatesh Iyer retained by Kolkata Knight Riders for ₹23.75 crore
All-rounder Venkatesh Iyer was retained by Kolkata Knight Riders using the Right to Match (RTM) card at ₹23.75 crore. His versatility with both bat and ball has been instrumental in KKR's recent successes.

Arshdeep Singh retained by Punjab Kings for ₹18 crore
Left-arm pacer Arshdeep Singh was retained by Punjab Kings for ₹18 crore. Renowned for his death-over bowling skills, Arshdeep has been a consistent performer in previous seasons.


Arshdeep Singh retained by Punjab Kings for ₹18 crore
Left-arm pacer Arshdeep Singh was retained by Punjab Kings for ₹18 crore. Renowned for his death-over bowling skills, Arshdeep has been a consistent performer in previous seasons.

Yuzvendra Chahal to Punjab Kings for ₹18 crore
Veteran leg-spinner Yuzvendra Chahal was acquired by Punjab Kings for ₹18 crore. As the IPL's all-time leading wicket-taker, Chahal's experience adds significant strength to their spin department.


Yuzvendra Chahal to Punjab Kings for ₹18 crore
Veteran leg-spinner Yuzvendra Chahal was acquired by Punjab Kings for ₹18 crore. As the IPL's all-time leading wicket-taker, Chahal's experience adds significant strength to their spin department.

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