IPL 2025 Auction LIVE: Updated Full Team Squads With Retained Players, Player Prices, and Sold List | Cricket News - Times of India

The highly anticipated Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 mega auction is reaching its climax at the Abadi Al Johar Arena in Jeddah, marking a defining moment in the tournament’s legacy. Over two intense days, the ten franchises have meticulously planned their strategies, working with a cumulative purse of Rs 641.5 crore to secure the best talent for the upcoming season.With 204 slots available and a pool of marquee players, including 81 in the Rs 2 crore base price category, the auction has witnessed fierce bidding wars and stunning surprises.
Players like Rishabh Pant and Shreyas Iyer have set new benchmarks, bagging multi-million-dollar deals that shattered previous records in the world’s richest T20 tournament. The event has also seen a mix of experienced international stars and promising young talents being snapped up, adding to the excitement. As the franchises finalize their squads, the stage is set for another thrilling IPL season, blending star power, fresh faces, and unparalleled drama.

Rishabh Pant becomes most expensive IPL player after he goes to LSG for Rs 27 crore at IPL auction

IPL 2025 Complete squads list of the 10 teams:

CSK IPL 2025 Team | Chennai Super Kings IPL 2025 Squad

  1. Ruturaj Gaikwad (Retained)
  2. Shivam Dube (Retained)
  3. Ravindra Jadeja (Retained)
  4. Matheesha Pathirana (Retained)
  5. MS Dhoni (Retained)
  6. Devon Conway: 6.25 crore INR
  7. Rahul Tripathi: 3.4 crore INR
  8. Rachin Ravindra: 4 crore INR
  9. R Ashwin: 9.75 crore INR
  10. Khaleel Ahmed: 4.80 crore INR
  11. Noor Ahmed: 10 crore INR
  12. Vijay Shankar: 1.20 crore INR
  13. Sam Curran: 2.40 crore INR

Shreyas Iyer, Venkatesh Iyer fetch Rs 26.75 crore, Rs 23.75 crore each at IPL mega auction

MI IPL 2025 Team | Mumbai Indians IPL 2025 Squad

  1. Jasprit Bumrah (Retained)
  2. Suryakumar Yadav (Retained)
  3. Hardik Pandya (Retained)
  4. Rohit Sharma (Retained)
  5. Tilak Varma (Retained)
  6. Trent Boult: 12.50 crore INR
  7. Naman Dhir: 5.25 crore INR
  8. Robin Minz: 65 lakh INR
  9. Karan Sharma: 50 lakh INR
  10. Deepak Chahar: 9.25 crore INR
  11. Ryan Rickelton: 1 crore INR
  12. Allah Ghazanfar: 4.80 crore INR

RCB IPL 2025 Team | Royal Challengers Bengaluru IPL 2025 Squad

  1. Virat Kohli (Retained)
  2. Rajat Patidar (Retained)
  3. Yash Dayal (Retained)
  4. Liam Livingstone: 8.75 crore INR
  5. Phil Salt: 11.50 crore INR
  6. Jitesh Sharma: 11 crore INR
  7. Josh Hazlewood: 12.50 crore INR
  8. Rasikh Dar: 6 crore INR
  9. Suyash Sharma: 2.60 crore INR
  10. Bhuvneshwar Kumar: 10.75 crore INR
  11. Krunal Pandya: 5.75 crore INR

KKR IPL 2025 Team | Kolkata Knight Riders IPL 2025 Squad

  1. Rinku Singh (Retained)
  2. Varun Chakravarthy (Retained)
  3. Sunil Narine (Retained)
  4. Andre Russell (Retained)
  5. Harshit Rana (Retained)
  6. Ramandeep Singh (Retained)
  7. Venkatesh Iyer: 23.75 crore INR
  8. Quinton de Kock: 3.60 crore INR
  9. Rahmanullah Gurbaz: 2 crore INR
  10. Anrich Nortje: 6.5 crore INR
  11. Angkrish Raghuvanshi: 3 crore INR
  12. Vaibhav Arora: 1.80 crore INR
  13. Mayank Markande: 30 lakh INR
  14. Rovman Powell: 1.50 crore INR

RR IPL 2025 Team | Rajasthan Royals IPL 2025 Squad

  1. Sanju Samson (Retained)
  2. Yashasvi Jaiswal (Retained)
  3. Riyan Parag (Retained)
  4. Dhruv Jurel (Retained)
  5. Shimron Hetmyer (Retained)
  6. Sandeep Sharma (Retained)
  7. Jofra Archer: 12.50 crore INR
  8. Maheesh Theekshana : 4.40 crore INR
  9. Wanindu Hasaranga: 5.25 crore INR
  10. Akash Madhwal: 1.20 crore INR
  11. Kumar Kartikeya: 30 lakh INR
  12. Tushar Deshpande: 6.50 crore INR
  13. Nitish Rana: 1.20 crore INR

PBKS IPL 2025 Team | Punjab Kings IPL 2025 Squad

  1. Shashank Singh (Retained)
  2. Prabhsimran Singh (Retained)
  3. Arshdeep Singh : 18 crore INR
  4. Shreyas Iyer: 26.75 crore INR
  5. Yuzvendra Chahal: 18 crore INR
  6. Marcus Stoinis: 11 crore INR
  7. Glenn Maxwell: 4.20 crore INR
  8. Nehal Wadhera: 4.20 crore INR
  9. Harpreet Brar: 1.50 crore INR
  10. Vishnu Vinod: 95 lakh INR
  11. Vyshak Vijay Kumar: 1.80 crore INR
  12. Yash Thakur: 1.60 crore INR
  13. Josh Inglis: 2.60 crore INR
  14. Lockie Ferguson: 2.00 crore INR
  15. Marco Jansen: 7.00 crore INR

DC IPL 2025 Team | Delhi Capitals IPL 2025 Squad

  1. Axar Patel (Retained)
  2. Kuldeep Yadav (Retained)
  3. Tristan Stubbs (Retained)
  4. Abhishek Porel (Retained)
  5. Mitchell Starc: 11.75 crore INR
  6. KL Rahul: 14 crore INR
  7. Harry Brook: 6.25 crore INR
  8. Jake Fraser- Mcgurk: 9 crore INR
  9. T Natrajan: 10.75 crore INR
  10. Karun Nair: 50lakh INR
  11. Sameer Rizvi: 95 lakh INR
  12. Ashutosh Sharma: 3.80 crore INR
  13. Mohit Sharma: 2.20 crore INR
  14. Mukesh Kumar: 8 crore INR
  15. Faf Du Plessis: 2 crore INR

SRH IPL 2025 Team | Sunrisers Hyderabad IPL 2025 Squad

  1. Heinrich Klaasen (Retained)
  2. Travis Head (Retained)
  3. Abhishek Sharma (Retained)
  4. Nitish Kumar Reddy (Retained)
  5. Pat Cummins (Retained)
  6. Mohammed Shami: 10 crore INR
  7. Harshal Patel: 8 crore INR
  8. Ishan Kishan: 11.25 crore INR
  9. Rahul Chahar: 3.20 crore INR
  10. Adam Zampa: 2.40 crore INR
  11. Atharva Taide: 30 lakh INR
  12. Abhinav Manohar: 3.20 crore INR
  13. Simarjeet Singh: 1.5 crore INR

GT IPL 2025 Team | Gujarat Titans IPL 2025 Squad

  1. Rashid Khan (Retained)
  2. Shubman Gill (Retained)
  3. Sai Sudharsan (Retained)
  4. Rahul Tewatia (Retained)
  5. Shahrukh Khan (Retained)
  6. Kagiso Rabada: INR 10.75 crore
  7. Jos Buttler: INR 15.75 crore
  8. Mohammed Siraj: INR 12.25 crore
  9. Prasidh Krishna: INR 9.50 crore
  10. Nishant Sidhu: 30 lakh INR
  11. Mahipal Lomror: 1.70 crore INR
  12. Kumar Kushagra: 65 lakh INR
  13. Anuj Rawat: 30 lakh INR
  14. Manav Suthar: 30 lakh INR
  15. Washington Sundar: 3.20 crore INR
  16. Gerald Coetzee: 2.40 crore INR

LSK IPL 2025 Team | Lucknow Super Giants IPL 2025 Squad

  1. Nicholas Pooran (Retained)
  2. Ravi Bishnoi (Retained)
  3. Mayank Yadav (Retained)
  4. Ayush Badoni (Retained)
  5. Mohsin Khan (Retained)
  6. Rishabh Pant: 27 crore INR
  7. David Miller: 7.50 crore INR
  8. Aiden Markram: 2 crore INR
  9. Mitchell Marsh: 3.40 crore INR
  10. Avesh Khan: 9.75 crore INR
  11. Abdul Samad: 4.20 crore INR
  12. Aryan Juyal: 30 lakh INR
  13. Akash Deep: 8 crore INR

The IPL 2025 auction has once again highlighted the incredible stakes and strategic planning that make this tournament a global phenomenon. From record-breaking bids for marquee players to smart, under-the-radar buys, the 10 franchises have worked tirelessly to strike the perfect balance in their squads. Teams like Chennai Super Kings and Mumbai Indians have stayed true to their core while adding valuable additions, ensuring their rosters remain strong contenders for the title. Meanwhile, franchises like Punjab Kings and Royal Challengers Bengaluru have focused on marquee buys to reshape their squads, eyeing a fresh approach for the upcoming season.
This year’s auction has been particularly noteworthy for its extravagant spending, with players like Rishabh Pant, Shreyas Iyer, and Venkatesh Iyer commanding staggering sums. International stars such as Jos Buttler, Mitchell Starc, and Liam Livingstone also made headlines, proving the IPL’s unmatched allure for global cricketers. Younger players, too, found their moments to shine, with emerging talents like Rachin Ravindra and Angkrish Raghuvanshi stepping into the spotlight.
As the auction wraps up, the focus shifts to the upcoming season. Each team will now strategize to utilize its new-look squad to its fullest potential. From star-studded lineups to unexpected wildcard entries, the IPL 2025 promises to deliver thrilling cricketing action. Fans worldwide will eagerly await to see how these squads perform under the pressure of the world’s most competitive T20 league.
With the stage set and squads finalized, the countdown to the IPL 2025 season officially begins. It’s not just a tournament; it’s a celebration of cricket, uniting fans, players, and franchises in a shared passion for the sport. Let the games begin!