IPL 2025 mega auction continues in Jeddah with top players up for bidding

The IPL 2025 mega auction continues on November 25 in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, starting at 3:30 PM IST. Each franchise now has a budget of Rs 120 crore, an increase of Rs 30 crore from the last auction. On Day 1, Rishabh Pant became the most expensive player in IPL history with a Rs 27 crore bid from the Lucknow Super Giants. A total of 84 players were auctioned, with franchises spending Rs 467.95 crore on 72 players. Day 2 will feature notable players including Faf du Plessis, Kane Williamson, and Arjun Tendulkar, among others. The auction is expected to break more records as teams compete for top talent.