NEW DELHI: The IPL 2025 public sale in Jeddah witnessed intense bidding wars, notably for the six marquee gamers: Arshdeep Singh, Kagiso Rabada, Shreyas Iyer, Jos Buttler, Mitchell Starc, and Rishabh Pant. Groups spent an astonishing Rs 110 crore mixed to safe these high-profile cricketers from Set 1 of the marquee gamers class.
India’s star wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant fetched a record-breaking Rs 27 crore, transferring to Lucknow Tremendous Giants after being with Delhi Capitals since 2016.This surpassed the earlier public sale’s highest bid of Rs 24.75 crore for Australian pacer Mitchell Starc by Kolkata Knight Riders.
Punjab Kings made waves by securing Shreyas Iyer for Rs 26.75 crore, briefly setting the file earlier than Pant’s historic bid.
Punjab additionally exercised their Proper to Match (RTM) choice to reclaim Arshdeep Singh for Rs 18 crore after an intense bidding conflict initiated by Chennai Tremendous Kings.
Gujarat Titans strengthened their squad with South African speedster Kagiso Rabada for Rs 10.75 crore and England’s Jos Buttler for Rs 15.75 crore.
Buttler, a constant performer for Rajasthan Royals since 2018, was among the many most sought-after gamers.
In the meantime, Delhi Capitals secured Mitchell Starc for Rs 11.75 crore, considerably lower than the Rs 24.75 crore KKR spent on him within the earlier public sale.
