IPL 2025 Mega Auction Day 2: On the second day of the IPL 2025 mega auction at the Abadi Al Johar Arena in Jeddah, came some exciting auctions, huge payouts, and strategic team composition. The franchises were keen to add top talent from around the world to their squads. The teams were bold in their moves to ensure they acquired key players, setting the stage for a thrilling season. Below is a summary of the key highlights and the list of players sold on Day 2.
Top Highlights from Day 2
Vaibhav Suryavanshi – Rajasthan Royals (RR) – INR 1.10 crore
History written at the IPL 2025 mega auction. Rajasthan Royal signed 13-year-old Vaibhav Suryavanshi for a staggering INR 1.10 crore. Royals win an intense bidding war against Delhi Capitals.
Bhuvneshwar Kumar – Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) – INR 10.75 crore
Bhuvneshwar Kumar became the costliest player of the day after securing a contract of ₹10.75 crore with Royal Challengers Bengaluru, RCB.
Deepak Chahar – Mumbai Indians (MI) – INR 9.25 crore
Deepak Chahar joined the Mumbai Indians for ₹9.25 crore, adding depth to their bowling attack.
Other Notable acquisitions
Chennai Super Kings (CSK)
- Anshul Kamboj – INR 3.4 crore
- Sam Curran – INR 2.4 crore
- Gurjapneet Singh – INR 2.2 crore
- Nathan Ellis – INR 2 crore
Delhi Capitals (DC)
- Mukesh Kumar – INR 8 crore
- Faf du Plessis – INR 2 crore
Gujarat Titans (GT)
- Washington Sundar – INR 2 crore
- Gerald Coetzee – INR 2.4 crore
- Arshad Khan – INR 1.3 crore
- Gurnoor Brar – INR1.3 crore
Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR)
- Moeen Ali – INR 2 crore
- Rovman Powell – INR 1.5 crore
- Ajinkya Rahane – INR 1.5 crore
Lucknow SuperGiants (LSG)
- Akash Deep – INR 8 crore
- Shahbaz Ahmed – INR 2.4 crore
Mumbai Indians (MI)
- Will Jacks – INR 5.25 crore
- Allah Ghazanfar – INR 4.8 crore
- Rutherford – INR 2.6 crore
- Mitchell Santner – INR 2 crore
Punjab Kings (PBKS)
- Marco Jansen – INR 7 crore
- Josh Inglis – INR 2.6 crore
- Lockie Ferguson – INR 2 crore
- Azmatullah Omarzai – INR 2.4 crore
Rajasthan Royals (RR)
- Tushar Deshpande – INR 6.5 crore
- Krunal Pandya – INR 5.75 crore
- Nitish Rana – INR 4.2 crore
Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB)
- Tim David – INR 3 crore
- Jacob Bethell – INR 2.6 crore
- Devdutt Paddikal – INR 2 crore
- Romario Shepherd – INR 1.5 crore
Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH)
- Adam Zampa – INR 2.4 crore
- Jaydev Unadkat – INR 2 crore
- Brydon Carse – INR 1 crore
Notable Trends
- Bowler Dominance: Bowlers were priced high, as several franchises engaged aggressively for the best players.
- Investments in Youth: Teams remained investing in young players, which relates to strategy for future growth.
- Diverse Composition of the team: With international and homegrown stars getting snapped up, teams look well-balanced.
Conclusion
Fierce competition continued into the second day of the IPL 2025 Mega Auction, teams succeeded in securing the top talents like Rajasthan Royals picking up 13-year-old Vaibhav Suryavanshi and Royal Challengers Bengaluru clinching Bhuvneshwar Kumar. Bowlers were highly in demand because they are crucial components of team strategies.
Teams also took a lot of interest in investing in young talent for long-term growth. Franchises have strengthened their squads for the exciting IPL 2025 season with a balanced mix of international stars and promising newcomers. The auctions set the stage for intense competition and thrilling cricket ahead.