IPL 2025 Auction: After Rishabh Pant and Shreyas Iyer, These Prominent Players to Go Under Hammer on Day 2
IPL 2025 Auction Day 2: After Record-Breaking Bids for Rishabh Pant and Shreyas Iyer, Top Players Like Prithvi Shaw, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, and Kane Williamson to Go Under the Hammer
IPL 2025 Auction: The excitement of the IPL 2025 Mega Auction continues to captivate cricket enthusiasts worldwide as the second day unfolds with plenty of high-stakes bidding. After a blockbuster Day 1 that saw record-breaking deals for players like Rishabh Pant and Shreyas Iyer, Day 2 promises another action-packed lineup with big names like Mayank Agarwal, Prithvi Shaw, Faf du Plessis, and Bhuvneshwar Kumar set to go under the hammer. Let’s take a closer look at what’s in store for cricket fans and IPL teams today.
Day 1 Recap: Rishabh Pant and Shreyas Iyer Steal the Show
The first day of the IPL 2025 Auction was nothing short of sensational, with over ₹467.95 crore spent on 72 players. Leading the pack was Rishabh Pant, who became the most expensive player in IPL history, as the Lucknow Super Giants acquired him for ₹27 crore. Following closely was Shreyas Iyer, who fetched a staggering ₹26.75 crore and joined the Punjab Kings. Another headline-making deal saw Venkatesh Iyer moving to Kolkata Knight Riders for ₹23.75 crore. The intense bidding wars on Day 1 have set the tone for more drama and surprises as Day 2 begins.
Washington Sundar to Alex Carry - Key Players to Go Under Hammer on Day 2 of IPL 2025 Auction
Sr. No.
Set No.
2025 Set
First Name
Surname
Country
Specialism
Reserve Price (₹ Crore)
84
13
BA2
Mayank
Agarwal
India
Batter
1.00
85
13
BA2
Faf
Du Plessis
South Africa
Batter
2.00
86
13
BA2
Glenn
Phillips
New Zealand
Batter
2.00
87
13
BA2
Rovman
Powell
West Indies
Batter
1.50
88
13
BA2
Ajinkya
Rahane
India
Batter
1.50
89
13
BA2
Prithvi
Shaw
India
Batter
0.75
90
13
BA2
Kane
Williamson
New Zealand
Batter
2.00
91
14
AL2
Sam
Curran
England
All-Rounder
2.00
92
14
AL2
Marco
Jansen
South Africa
All-Rounder
1.25
93
14
AL2
Daryl
Mitchell
New Zealand
All-Rounder
2.00
94
14
AL2
Krunal
Pandya
India
All-Rounder
2.00
95
14
AL2
Nitish
Rana
India
All-Rounder
1.50
96
14
AL2
Washington
Sundar
India
All-Rounder
2.00
97
14
AL2
Shardul
Thakur
India
All-Rounder
2.00
98
15
WK2
K.S
Bharat
India
Wicketkeeper
0.75
99
15
WK2
Alex
Carey
Australia
Wicketkeeper
1.00
100
15
WK2
Donovan
Ferreira
South Africa
Wicketkeeper
0.75
101
15
WK2
Shai
Hope
West Indies
Wicketkeeper
1.25
102
15
WK2
Josh
Inglis
Australia
Wicketkeeper
2.00
103
15
WK2
Ryan
Rickelton
South Africa
Wicketkeeper
1.00
104
16
FA2
Deepak
Chahar
India
Bowler
2.00
105
16
FA2
Gerald
Coetzee
South Africa
Bowler
1.25
106
16
FA2
Akash
Deep
India
Bowler
1.00
107
16
FA2
Tushar
Deshpande
India
Bowler
1.00
108
16
FA2
Lockie
Ferguson
New Zealand
Bowler
2.00
109
16
FA2
Bhuvneshwar
Kumar
India
Bowler
2.00
110
16
FA2
Mukesh
Kumar
India
Bowler
2.00
111
17
SP2
Allah
Ghazanfar
Afghanistan
Bowler
0.75
112
17
SP2
Akeal
Hosein
West Indies
Bowler
1.50
113
17
SP2
Keshav
Maharaj
South Africa
Bowler
0.75
114
17
SP2
Mujeeb Ur
Rahman
Afghanistan
Bowler
2.00
115
17
SP2
Adil
Rashid
England
Bowler
2.00
116
17
SP2
Vijayakanth
Viyaskanth
Sri Lanka
Bowler
0.75
The Accelerated Auction: A Glimpse into the Second Half
Post the initial rounds, the auction will move into an accelerated phase, allowing teams to focus on specific needs. This stage will include players like Shardul Thakur, Lockie Ferguson, and Adil Rashid, who bring specialized skills to the table.
IPL Teams and Their Remaining Purse
With varying budgets left, teams will approach Day 2 strategically. Here’s a quick look at the remaining purses of the franchises:
Team
Remaining Purse (₹ Crore)
Chennai Super Kings
15.60
Delhi Capitals
13.80
Gujarat Titans
17.50
Kolkata Knight Riders
10.05
Lucknow Super Giants
14.85
Mumbai Indians
26.10
Punjab Kings
22.50
Rajasthan Royals
17.35
Royal Challengers Bangalore
30.65
Sunrisers Hyderabad
5.15
What to Expect from Day 2 of IPL 2025 Auction
The second day of the IPL 2025 Auction is poised to be as thrilling as Day 1. Franchises will be keen to fill crucial gaps in their squads while making the most of their remaining budget. The presence of both seasoned veterans and emerging stars ensures there’s something for every team.
As the hammer goes down on more players today, fans can expect surprises, strategies, and perhaps a few record-breaking bids. Stay tuned as the IPL continues to redefine cricketing excitement!