November 25, 2024: RCB Snags Bhuvneshwar Kumar for ₹10.75 Cr, MI Grabs Will Jacks; Chahar and Arshdeep Among Top Picks
The IPL Auction 2025 continued its fireworks on Day 2, with several Indian pacers and international stars sparking intense bidding wars. Bhuvneshwar Kumar and Deepak Chahar emerged as the costliest buys of the day, while a mix of seasoned players and uncapped talents made headlines.
Top Buys on Day 2
Bhuvneshwar Kumar: ₹10.75 crore (RCB)
Deepak Chahar: ₹9.25 crore (LSG)
Akash Deep: ₹8 crore (LSG)
Mukesh Kumar: ₹8 crore (DC)
Marco Jansen: ₹7 crore (PBKS)
Notable Picks
Mumbai Indians secured England’s Will Jacks for ₹5.25 crore.
Gujarat Titans roped in India’s all-rounder Washington Sundar for ₹3.20 crore.
KKR picked up West Indies all-rounder Rovman Powell for ₹1.5 crore.
PBKS added uncapped star Nehal Wadhera for ₹4.2 crore,
While Rasikh Salam Dar became the highest-paid uncapped player on Day 1, joining RCB for ₹6 crore.
Big Names and Records
- RCB went all in for Venkatesh Iyer, paying ₹23.75 crore, while SRH grabbed Ishan Kishan for ₹11.25 crore.
- The marquee moment came on Day 1 when Rishabh Pant broke records to become the most expensive IPL buy ever, going to LSG for ₹27 crore.
- Punjab Kings spent ₹26.75 crore for Shreyas Iyer, just shy of Pant’s record-breaking fee.
- PBKS brought back Yuzvendra Chahal for ₹18 crore, while Gujarat Titans secured Mohammed Siraj for ₹12.25 crore.
- Gujarat Titans also snapped up Jos Buttler for ₹15.75 crore.
- Unsold international players included Kane Williamson, Ajinkya Rahane, and Prithvi Shaw.
Key Retentions and Strategy
Teams like MI, CSK, and GT capitalized on both marquee and value picks, balancing experienced players with young talent. Mumbai Indians entered the bidding late but made a splash with Trent Boult for ₹12.50 crore.
Full List of Day 2 Sold Players
- Bhuvneshwar Kumar: ₹10.75 crore (RCB)
- Deepak Chahar: ₹9.25 crore (LSG)
- Akash Deep: ₹8 crore (LSG)
- Mukesh Kumar: ₹8 crore (DC)
- Marco Jansen: ₹7 crore (PBKS)
- Will Jacks: ₹5.25 crore (MI)
- Washington Sundar: ₹3.20 crore (GT)
- Rovman Powell: ₹1.5 crore (KKR)
Unsold Players
- Kane Williamson
- Ajinkya Rahane
- Prithvi Shaw
- Mustafizur Rahman
- Umran Malik
Key Highlights from Day 1
- Rishabh Pant: ₹27 crore (LSG)
- Shreyas Iyer: ₹26.75 crore (PBKS)
- Yuzvendra Chahal: ₹18 crore (PBKS)
- KL Rahul: ₹14 crore (DC)
The IPL Auction 2025 has set the stage for an exciting season, with big-money signings and strategic buys by franchises. With marquee players secured and promising talents picked, fans can expect a blockbuster tournament ahead!
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