The recent Indian Premier League (IPL) auction for the 2025 season took place in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, where a total of 182 players were selected by 10 teams. The highlight of the auction was when Rishabh Pant became the most expensive player in IPL history, fetching a whopping Rs 27 crore. Following closely behind was the title-winning captain of IPL 2024, Shreyas Iyer, who was bought by Punjab Kings for Rs 26.75 crore.
One player who stole the spotlight was Rasikh Dar, known for his effectiveness in the death overs. He received a bid of Rs 6 crore from Royal Challengers Bengaluru, which was a staggering 20 times more than his base price. This made him stand out as one of the players who received the biggest price hike from their initial mark.
The top 10 players who saw the highest increase in their base price include Rasikh Dar, Naman Dhir, Nehal Wadhera, Abdul Samad, Rishabh Pant, Shreyas Iyer, Ashutosh Sharma, Priyansh Arya, Venkatesh Iyer, and Anshul Kamboj. These players saw multipliers ranging from x11.33 to x20, showcasing the intense bidding wars that took place during the auction.
Overall, the 2025 IPL auction was a thrilling event that saw some players fetching staggering amounts and making headlines with their impressive performances. Fans are eagerly anticipating the upcoming season to see how these high-priced players will perform on the field.
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