The IPL 2025 mega auction were a two-day affair on November 24 and 25. The 10 franchises splurged a staggering INR 639.15 crore on 182 players over two days. INR 383.4 crore were spent on 120 Indian players at the mega auction. The auction saw the records of the previous auctions broken and some new names holding the coveted spot hereafter.

The IPL 2025 mega auction unfolded in Jeddah over two days on 24 and 25 November, with teams picking from a shortlist of 577 players. Lucknow Super Giants made history, securing Rishabh Pant for a record-breaking Rs 27 crore.

The mega auction for the 2025 edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL) had 577 players shortlisted from a total of 1,574 registrations which went under the hammer. Out of the 577, only 182 players were bid for. 120 Indians and 62 overseas players were ultimately distributed across the 10 franchises.

Delhi Capitals have assembled one of their strongest IPL squads of all time at the 2025 mega auction. They have all bases covered.

Despite buying three of the top five costliest picks in IPL 2025 and spending ₹110.50 crore in the IPL auction, this team lost 19 players.

Despite a total of Rs 639.15 cr being spent, only 182 out of 577 shortlisted players were sold in the IPL 2025 mega auction. Image: BCCI/IPL

Uncapped players often grab the spotlight at IPL auctions, with franchises investing big in emerging talent. Notable examples include Karn Sharma (INR