IPL 2025 mega auction continues with du Plessis and Williamson still available as budget exceeds ₹173 crore

The IPL 2025 mega auction continues with big names like Faf du Plessis and Kane Williamson still available. After day one, the total remaining budget for teams exceeds ₹173 crore. Rishabh Pant became the most expensive player ever, sold for ₹27 crore, followed closely by Shreyas Iyer at ₹26.75 crore. Other notable unsold players include David Warner and Jonny Bairstow. Today's auction will feature 32 players, with teams allowed to submit a maximum of 25 names. The Right to Match rule, allowing teams to retain previously released players, remains in effect.