IPL 2025 Auction Highlights Strategic Buys and Records

The IPL 2025 mega auction in Jeddah saw significant spending by franchises to strengthen their squads, with the Gujarat Titans retaining Shubman Gill and Rashid Khan while making high-profile purchases, including Jos Buttler and Kagiso Rabada. Sunrisers Hyderabad invested wisely, acquiring Ishan Kishan and Mohammed Shami, while Lucknow Super Giants secured Rishabh Pant for a record Rs 27 crore. Despite many players being sold, notable talents like Prithvi Shaw and Shardul Thakur went unsold, highlighting the competitiveness of the league. The auction demonstrated a trend toward all-rounders and fast bowlers, with many Indian pacers securing lucrative deals. Teams like Delhi Capitals and Kolkata Knight Riders focused on strategic buys to balance their squads effectively.