IPL 2025 auction kicks off in Jeddah with record sales and notable unsold players

The IPL 2025 mega auction in Jeddah saw 84 players sold on Day 1. Rishabh Pant became the most expensive player in IPL history, sold for ₹ 27 crore to Lucknow Super Giants. Venkatesh Iyer was also notable, returning to Kolkata Knight Riders for ₹ 23.75 crore. Among overseas players, England's Jos Buttler fetched ₹ 15.75 crore from Gujarat Titans. Twelve players, including David Warner and Jonny Bairstow, went unsold. Each team has a remaining budget, with Mumbai Indians holding the highest at ₹ 26.1 crore. Teams made significant purchases, with Chennai Super Kings acquiring Ravichandran Ashwin for ₹ 9.75 crore and Delhi Capitals signing KL Rahul for ₹ 14 crore. The auction continues, with teams looking to finalize their rosters.