IPL 2025 auction kicks off in Jeddah with Rishabh Pant aiming for record bid

The IPL 2025 Mega Auction has begun in Jeddah, with teams eager to acquire top players. Arshdeep Singh started bidding at ₹2 crore, quickly rising to ₹10 crore as teams like Delhi Capitals and Royal Challengers Bengaluru competed for him. Rishabh Pant is a key player to watch, with speculation he may break the ₹30 crore mark, surpassing last year's record of ₹25 crore set by Mitchell Starc. The auction features 12 marquee players, including Jos Buttler and KL Rahul. Teams have a budget of ₹120 crore, with varying amounts remaining after player retentions. A total of 84 players will be auctioned on the first day, including both Indian and international stars.