The IPL 2025 auction witnessed a series of intense bidding wars, with franchises going all out to secure top talent for the upcoming season. Here’s a breakdown of the players acquired by each team and the strategies they seem to have employed.

1. Lucknow Super Giants (LSG)

The Lucknow Super Giants splurged big on marquee players, securing some of the top names in this auction.

• Rishabh Pant – ₹27 CR
• David Miller – ₹7.5 CR
• Aiden Markram – ₹2 CR
• Mitchell Marsh – ₹3.4 CR
• Avesh Khan – ₹9.75 CR
• Abdul Samad – ₹4.2 CR
• Aryan Juyal – ₹30L

2. Punjab Kings (PBKS)

Punjab Kings showed confidence in their strategy by retaining and bidding aggressively for high-value players.

• Shreyas Iyer – ₹26.75 CR
• Arshdeep Singh – ₹18 CR (RTM)
• Yuzvendra Chahal – ₹18 CR
• Marcus Stoinis – ₹11 CR
• Glenn Maxwell – ₹4.2 CR
• Nehal Wadhera – ₹4.2 CR
• Harpreet Brar – ₹1.5 CR
• Vijaykumar Vyshak – ₹1.8 CR
• Yash Thakur – ₹1.6 CR
• Vishnu Vinod – ₹95L

3. Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR)

KKR invested in a mix of seasoned performers and rising stars.

• Venkatesh Iyer – ₹23.75 CR
• Quinton de Kock – ₹3.6 CR
• Rahmanullah Gurbaz – ₹2 CR
• Anrich Nortje – ₹6.5 CR
• Angkrish Raghuvanshi – ₹3 CR
• Vaibhav Arora – ₹1.8 CR
• Mayank Markande – ₹30L

4. Gujarat Titans (GT)

The defending champions banked on bowlers and young talent, balancing their squad for the future.

• Kagiso Rabada – ₹10.75 CR
• Mohammed Siraj – ₹12.25 CR
• Prasidh Krishna – ₹9.5 CR
• Nishant Sindhu – ₹30L
• Kumar Kushagra – ₹65L
• Manav Suthar – ₹30L

5. Delhi Capitals (DC)

Delhi made strategic acquisitions, focusing on all-rounders and bowlers to strengthen their lineup.

• Mitchell Starc – ₹11.75 CR
• KL Rahul – ₹14 CR
• Harry Brook – ₹6.25 CR
• Jake Fraser-McGurk – ₹9 CR (RTM)
• T Natarajan – ₹10.75 CR
• Karun Nair – ₹50L
• Ashutosh Sharma – ₹3.8 CR
• Mohit Sharma – ₹2.2 CR

6. Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB)

RCB went for power hitters and bowlers, adding depth to their squad.

• Liam Livingstone – ₹8.75 CR
• Phil Salt – ₹11.5 CR
• Jitesh Sharma – ₹11 CR
• Josh Hazlewood – ₹12.5 CR
• Rasikh Salam Dar – ₹6 CR
• Anuj Rawat – ₹30L
• Suyash Sharma – ₹2.6 CR

7. Chennai Super Kings (CSK)

CSK focused on bowlers and reliable middle-order batsmen to bolster their ranks.

• Devon Conway – ₹6.25 CR
• Rahul Tripathi – ₹3.4 CR
• Rachin Ravindra – ₹4 CR (RTM)
• R Ashwin – ₹9.75 CR
• Khaleel Ahmed – ₹4.8 CR
• Noor Ahmad – ₹10 CR
• Sameer Rizvi – ₹95L
• Vijay Shankar – ₹1.2 CR

8. Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH)

SRH strengthened their bowling department while also acquiring all-rounders.

• Mohammed Shami – ₹10 CR
• Harshal Patel – ₹8 CR
• Rahul Chahar – ₹3.2 CR
• Adam Zampa – ₹2.4 CR
• Atharva Taide – ₹30L
• Abhinav Manohar – ₹3.20 CR
• Simarjeet Singh – ₹1.5 CR

9. Rajasthan Royals (RR)

Rajasthan Royals emphasized balanced spending on bowlers and all-rounders.

• Jofra Archer – ₹12.5 CR
• Wanindu Hasaranga – ₹5.25 CR
• Maheesh Theekshana – ₹4.4 CR
• Mahipal Lomror – ₹1.7 CR
• Akash Madhwal – ₹1.2 CR
• Kumar Kartikeya – ₹30L

10. Mumbai Indians (MI)

Mumbai took a calculated approach, focusing on young domestic players.

• Trent Boult – ₹12.5 CR
• Naman Dhir – ₹5.25 CR (RTM)
• Robin Minz – ₹65L
• Karn Sharma – ₹50L

The IPL 2025 Auction has set the stage for an electrifying IPL season, with teams crafting their squads for a mix of strategy, star power, and future potential. Let’s see how these investments play out on the field!