The IPL 2025 auction took place in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, where Indian players stole the show on Day 1. Arshdeep Singh started the bidding with Punjab Kings using their Right To Match card to secure him for ₹18 crore. The spotlight then shifted to Shreyas Iyer, who made history as the most expensive player in IPL auction history, being bought by Punjab Kings for a whopping ₹26.75 crore. However, his record was short-lived as Rishabh Pant was quickly snapped up by Lucknow Super Giants for an unprecedented ₹27 crore. Venkatesh Iyer also made headlines after Kolkata Knight Riders secured him for Rs. 23.75 crore.
The top five Indian signings of the auction so far are as follows:
1. Rishabh Pant to Lucknow Super Giants for Rs. 27 crore.
2. Shreyas Iyer to Punjab Kings for Rs. 26.75 crore.
3. Venkatesh Iyer to Kolkata Knight Riders for Rs. 23.75 crore.
4. Arshdeep Singh to Punjab Kings for Rs. 18 crore.
5. Yuzvendra Chahal to Punjab Kings for Rs. 18 crore.
Indian players were in high demand and fetched record-breaking prices, making headlines and setting the tone for an exciting IPL season ahead.
