IPL 2025 auction kicks off with record bids and team updates

The IPL mega auction began on November 24, 2024, with 84 players available. On the first day, 72 players were sold, while 12 remained unsold. Teams used the Right-to-Match option for four players. Rishabh Pant was the highest bid, going to Lucknow Super Giants for ₹27 crores. Other notable bids included Shreyas Iyer and Venkatesh Iyer. Six bids from this auction rank among the top 16 most expensive in IPL history. The auction continues on November 25, with matches scheduled to start on March 14, 2025, and the final on May 25.