The IPL 2025 auction saw unprecedented spending with Rishabh Pant becoming the most expensive player ever, signing a Rs 27 crore deal with Lucknow Super Giants. Shreyas Iyer fetched Rs 26.75 crore with Punjab Kings,

By Daisy Atino Earlier the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) had asked all the IPL franchises to confirm their list of retained players by October 31

The 2024 IPL mega auction saw some aggressive bidding, record purchases and interesting trends and patterns over the course of the two days in Jeddah.

The IPL 2025 mega auction unfolded in Jeddah over two days on November 24 and 25, with teams picking from a shortlist of 577 players. Lucknow Super Giants made history, securing Rishabh Pant for a record-breaking bid of Rs 27 crore.

In the IPL 2025 mega auction, several veteran stars remained unsold, while others were picked for their base prices. Key highlights include Devdutt Padikkal's return to RCB and KKR's acquisition of Ajinkya Rahane.

Let's take a look at five 'overpaid' players, who fetched a much higher fee than expected at the IPL 2025 Mega Auction.

All IPL teams have finalised their squads for the 2025 season, with Mumbai Indians opting for unconventional overseas signings, and Chennai Super Kings reuniting with R. Ashwin. Teams like Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Lucknow Super Giants strengthened their lineups with key acquisitions.