A total of 62 overseas players found teams during the IPL 2025 mega auction, showcasing the global talent pool. Franchises secured key international stars to strengthen their squads, adding diversity and experience to the league. The auction highlighted the growing impact of overseas players in shaping the tournament’s competitive edge and entertainment value.
Highlights of IPL 2025 Mega Auction in Jeddah
The IPL 2025 mega auction, held on November 24 and 25 in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, was a thrilling two-day event. The spotlight shone on Indian stars Rishabh Pant, Shreyas Iyer, and Venkatesh Iyer, who emerged as the top earners. Pant and Shreyas broke Mitchell Starc’s record as the most expensive players. Lucknow Super Giants secured Pant for a staggering INR 27 crores, while Punjab Kings acquired Shreyas for INR 26.75 crores. Kolkata Knight Riders brought back Venkatesh Iyer with a hefty bid of INR 23.75 crores. This auction not only saw record-breaking purchases but also reaffirmed the dominance of Indian players in the league’s financial landscape.
No Bangladeshi Representation in IPL 2025 After Mega Auction
List of Bangladesh players who remained unsold at IPL 2025 mega auction:
- Rishad Hossain (Base price – 75 lakhs) – Hossain’s name came up in the auction, but he went unsold
- Mustafizur Rahman (Base price – 2 crore) – Mustafizur’s name came up in the auction, but he went unsold
- Shakib Al Hasan – name didn’t come up in the auction
- Liton Das – name didn’t come up in the auction
- Towhid Hridoy – name didn’t come up in the auction
- Taskin Ahmed – name didn’t come up in the auction
- Mehidy Hasan Miraz – name didn’t come up in the auction
- Shoriful Islam – name didn’t come up in the auction
- Tanzim Hasan Sakid – name didn’t come up in the auction
- Mahedi Hasan – name didn’t come up in the auction
- Hasan Mahmud – name didn’t come up in the auction
- Nahid Rana – name didn’t come up in the auction