The IPL auction 2025, held in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, on November 24th and 25th was a spectacle of record-breaking bids and bold gambles. This years auction saw franchises spend aggressively, with a few deals labelled as potential overpays by fans and analysts alike.

Shreyas Iyer was acquired by Punjab Kings for a record Rs 26.75 crore at the IPL 2025 auction, making him the second most expensive player in IPL hist

Known for his explosive batting, Rishabh Pant created history by becoming the most expensive player in IPL history. After parting ways with Delhi Capitals, Pant was snapped up by the Lucknow Super Giants for a record Rs 27 crore. Speculation is rife that the left-hander might take over as LSG's captain.

Shreyas Iyer would have been a multibagger stock by now. He has been bought by Punjab Kings for a solid Rs 26.75 crore. This was 118.36 per cent higher than Rs 12.25 crore offered by Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) last auction.

Looking at four key players who could play a crucial role in helping Punjab Kings win their first IPL title, including Shreyas Iyer and Yuzvendra Chahal.

Shreyas Iyer is likely to captain Punjab Kings in upcoming Indian Premier League. Shashank Singh and Prabhsimran Singh are the only two retained players for Punjab Kings.

Shreyas Iyer has become the most expensive player in IPL history after the Punjab Kings won a hard fought bidding war against Delhi Capitals. PBKS grabbed Shreyas Iyer for Rs 26.75 crore.

Mitchell Starc secured a rare feat in IPL history during the recent 2025 mega auction. The Aussie pacer was purchased for a fee of Rs 11.75 crore by the Delhi Capitals. It made him the 2nd cricketer to breach the 50-crore mark in IPL auctions.