Punjab Kings sign Marco Jansen as RCB secures Krunal Pandya in IPL 2025 auction

In the IPL 2025 auction, Punjab Kings acquired South African all-rounder Marco Jansen, while Krunal Pandya joined Royal Challengers Bengaluru. Notably, Shardul Thakur went unsold, surprising many after his previous season with Chennai Super Kings. Washington Sundar received initial silence but was eventually bid on by Gujarat Titans, who secured him for ₹3.2 crore. Daryl Mitchell also went unsold, highlighting unexpected outcomes in the auction. Krunal Pandya was pursued by both RCB and Rajasthan Royals, with RCB winning the bid at ₹5.75 crore. Rajasthan then focused on Nitish Rana, successfully acquiring him for ₹4.2 crore.