By Bulletin Times 
IPL 2025 Auction LIVE: Rishabh Pant Shatters Records with ₹27 Crore Deal, KL Rahul’s Bidding Frenzy Steals the Show
The IPL 2025 Mega Auction has kicked off in spectacular fashion, and Day 1 is already packed with drama, surprises, and record-breaking bids! The cricketing world is buzzing as Rishabh Pant becomes the highest-paid player in IPL history. The Lucknow Super Giants went all in, securing the Indian wicketkeeper for an eye-popping ₹27 crore, eclipsing Shreyas Iyer’s previous record of ₹26.75 crore, set just last season.
What’s Making Waves So Far?
KL Rahul Sparks an Intense Bidding War: Franchises are locked in a heated tussle for Rahul, with fans waiting to see if he can surpass Pant’s monumental price tag.
Yuzvendra Chahal Makes History for Indian Spinners: The leg-spin maestro was snapped up by Punjab Kings for a record ₹18 crore, making him the most expensive Indian spinner in IPL history.
Arshdeep Singh Retained with RTM Card: Punjab Kings kept their star pacer in style, using the Right to Match card to retain him for ₹18 crore—the first sale of the auction.
Mohammed Shami Joins Sunrisers Hyderabad: The veteran Indian pacer added experience to SRH’s squad for ₹10 crore.
How the Auction is Playing Out
This year’s event is following a structured format, keeping the excitement rolling:
Marquee Sets
Capped Batters
All-Rounders
Wicketkeepers
Capped Bowlers
Uncapped Players (closing out Day 1)
The room is buzzing with energy as teams fiercely strategize to lock in their dream squads. With marquee players already breaking records, the stakes are only climbing higher.
What’s Next?
As Day 1 unfolds, all eyes are on KL Rahul and the upcoming marquee players. Will there be more jaw-dropping bids? Stay tuned for all the latest updates from this action-packed auction floor.