Which team is the strongest after IPL 2025 auction? : These big players were not even bid on
The IPL 2025 mega auction concluded with tremendous buys, surprising unsold players and strategic team building. A total of 182 players were sold for a combined total of ₹639.15 crore, including 62 overseas players. The auction had everything from a record-breaking bid for Rishabh Pant to shocking omissions like David Warner. Here is a detailed breakdown of the playing XI, full squads and analysis of all 10 teams.
INDC Network : Cricket : Which team is the strongest after IPL 2025 auction? : These big players were not even bid on
Table: Highlights of IPL 2025 auction
| Key Metrics | Description |
|---|---|
| Total Registered Players | 577 |
| Players sold | 182 |
| Unsold players | 395 |
| Foreign players sold | 62 |
| Total Expenses by Franchisee | ₹639.15 crore |
| The most expensive purchase | Rishabh Pant (₹27 crore, LSG) |
| Right-to-Match cards used | 8 |
| Youngest player bought | Vaibhav Suryavanshi (₹1.10 crore) |
| ₹25+ Crore Players | 2 (Rishabh Pant, Shreyas Iyer) |
Top buys and record-breaking moments
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big spenders:
- Rishabh Pant was the star of the auction , becoming the most expensive player in IPL history at ₹27 crore.
- Shreyas Iyer got ₹26.75 crore from Punjab Kings, while KKR bought Venkatesh Iyer for ₹23.75 crore.
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Rising Talent:
- Young Vaibhav Suryavanshi caused a stir as Rajasthan Royals bought him for ₹1.10 crore at just 13 years of age, making him the youngest player ever to be sold.
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Unsold surprises:
- Prominent names such as David Warner , Shardul Thakur , Prithvi Shaw , and James Anderson remained unsold, leaving fans and experts surprised.
- Son of the great Sachin TendulkarArjun Tendulkar finally joined Mumbai Indians at a base price of ₹30 lakhs.
Team-by-team analysis
Mumbai Indians (MI)
Strength: Strong Indian core
Weakness: Inexperienced foreign players
| Key players bought | Amount (₹ Crore) |
|---|---|
| trent boult | 12.5 |
| Mitchell Santner | 10.75 |
| Allah Ghazanfar | 1.5 |
Chennai Super Kings (CSK)
Strength: Effective spin attack due to Ashwin's return after 10 years,
Weakness: Old players
| Key players bought | Amount (₹ Crore) |
|---|---|
| R Ashwin | 7.5 |
| Noor Ahmed | 2.25 |
| Rahul Tripathi | 8.75 |
Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB)
Strength: Balanced team with long-standing issues resolved,
Weakness: Dependence on the top order
| Key players bought | Amount (₹ Crore) |
|---|---|
| Phil Salt | 10.5 |
| Josh Hazlewood | 9.25 |
| Bhubaneshwar Kumar | 7.75 |
Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH)
Strength: Explosive top order and strong bowling lineup
Weakness: Weak lower order
| Key players bought | Amount (₹ Crore) |
|---|---|
| Kamindu Mendis | 3.5 |
| Ishan Malanga | 1.25 |
| Brydon Carse | 2.75 |
Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR)
Strength: Retaining the winning team
Weakness: Lack of captaincy options
| Key players bought | Amount (₹ Crore) |
|---|---|
| Venkatesh Iyer | 23.75 |
| quinton de kock | 10.5 |
| Anrich Nortje | 11.25 |
Notable trends and observations
- Highest Spending Teams: Punjab Kings and LSG dominated the spending charts.
- Right-to-Match Card: Rarely used but helps franchises secure the required players.
- Surprise selections: CSK and MI gambled on lesser-known overseas players.
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