Top 5 most expensive players in IPL 2025

Top 5 most expensive players in IPL 2025

By Moneycontrol Sports Desk | March 14, 2025

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The Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 mega auction concluded in Jeddah after an intense two-day event where 577 players went under the hammer.

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With each team having a boosted purse of Rs 120 crore, franchises made strategic purchases to build their squads for the next three seasons. 

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Here’s a look at the top five most expensive players from the auction:

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Veteran leg-spinner Yuzvendra Chahal, the leading wicket-taker in IPL history, had a lucrative payday as Punjab Kings secured him for Rs 18 crore.

Yuzvendra Chahal – Rs 18 crore (PBKS)

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India’s second-best bowler in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup-winning squad, left-arm pacer Arshdeep Singh, was brought back by Punjab Kings via their RTM card for Rs 18 crore.

Arshdeep Singh – Rs 18 crore (PBKS)

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Loyalty paid off for Venkatesh Iyer as Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) went all-in, securing his services for Rs 23.75 crore.

Venkatesh Iyer – Rs 23.75 crore (KKR)

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A proven leader and reliable middle-order batter, Shreyas Iyer fetched Rs 26.75 crore. He has previously captained Delhi Capitals (DC) and Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR).

Shreyas Iyer – Rs 26.75 crore (PBKS)

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Dynamic wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant emerged as the costliest player in IPL history, securing a Rs 27 crore deal with Lucknow Super Giants (LSG).

Rishabh Pant – Rs 27 crore (LSG)

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