IPL Auction 2025 Live Updates: Teams look to finalise squads on Day 2
The IPL Auction 2025 continues to captivate cricket fans worldwide as teams aim to finalize their squads on Day 2 at the Abadi Al Johar Arena in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. With a whopping ₹467.95 crore spent on Day 1, franchises demonstrated their willingness to secure top talent, including record-breaking deals for star players.
Key Highlights from Day 1:
- Rishabh Pant created history by becoming the most expensive IPL player, fetching ₹27 crore from Lucknow Super Giants (LSG).
- Shreyas Iyer was briefly the highest bid, with Punjab Kings (PBKS) securing him for ₹26.75 crore.
- Venkatesh Iyer returned to Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) for ₹23.75 crore through the RTM card.
- PBKS was the most aggressive, spending ₹88 crore on eight players, including Arshdeep Singh and Yuzvendra Chahal for ₹18 crore each.
Unfolding Drama:
The auction resumes with Player No. 85, Mayank Agarwal, as franchises plan their strategies. The accelerated bidding phase will follow, allowing teams to focus on unsold and nominated players. Teams like Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB), with a substantial purse remaining, face scrutiny for their conservative approach so far.
What’s Next?
The excitement builds as teams aim to balance their rosters with strategic buys. With Indian talent commanding high prices, and international stars like Mitchell Starc seeing a drop in value, Day 2 promises intriguing decisions.
Stay tuned for live updates and breaking records as the IPL Auction 2025 shapes the tournament’s future dynamics!
Reference from:-https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/cricket/ipl-2025-mega-auction-live-updates-day-2-india-premier-league-all-teams-and-players-list-mi-csk-rcb-kkr-dc-pbks-rr-gt-srh-lsg/liveblog/115643331.cms