IPL 2025 Mega Auction:  Day 2 promises to be even more thrilling as close to 500 players are on the tenterhooks awaiting their fates. The action-packed bidding war in Jeddah has already seen record-breaking deals and dramatic moments, and all of this sets the pulse racing for more. And that‘s what it promises, keeping in mind the observations so far, here is an overview of what has happened, and what can be expected ahead.

Day 2 Commences of IPL 2025: Star Players Still to be Auctioned

As the auction continues, there are several more marquee players yet to be picked. The big names in the list include Shardul Thakur, Ajinkya Rahane, Krunal Pandya, and Deepak Chahar. Fans and franchises wait with bated breath on Day 2, which is pegged to be even more full of drama than Day 1.

KKR‘s Captaincy Shake-Up: Venkatesh Iyer Throws His Hat in the Ring

The loud talking point has been Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) splurging a whopping ₹23.75 crore to pocket Venkatesh Iyer, and after the auctions, Iyer is ready to take up the charge of being the leader of his franchise. “I had the opportunity to captain the side in Nitish Rana’s absence, and I’ve always believed leadership is about creating an environment where everyone can contribute. If given the responsibility, I’d be more than happy to take it on,” he stated. With Shreyas Iyer now donning Punjab Kings’ colors after a record ₹26.75 crore deal, KKR might just have their new skipper.

Delhi Capitals Bank on KL Rahul’s Leadership

The Delhi Capitals have also made headlines with their strategic captaincy choice. Co-owner Parth Jindal confirmed that KL Rahul would take the reins, citing his consistent performances and suitability for the Kotla wicket. Rahul, who was roped in to stabilize the team’s young batting lineup, will share leadership duties with Axar Patel.

Marquee Players on Day 2

The list of available players on Day 2 will include the more established pros like Mayank Agarwal, Faf du Plessis, Glenn Phillips, and Ajinkya Rahane. The young prospects such as Prithvi Shaw and Rovman Powell will make things interesting and some big-time battles in terms of bids are expected here.

Day 1 Review: Records Torn Apart and Fortune Made

Day 1 of the auction saw price scalars go through the roof. A fantastic ₹467.95 crore worth for 72 players marked the beginning of the mega event, with Rishabh Pant becoming the costliest signing at ₹27 crore to Lucknow Super Giants (LSG). Shreyas Iyer at ₹26.75 crore, for whom Punjab Kings splurged, continued to shatter the mold of head-turning deals.

Other notable buys included Arshdeep Singh and Yuzvendra Chahal, both of whom were picked up by Punjab Kings at ₹18 crore each. Venkatesh Iyer‘s ₹23.75 crore bid for KKR rounded off the top five costliest buys on Day 1.

Uncapped Stars Grab the Limelight

Uncapped players too fetched significant bids on Day 1. Rasikh Salam Dar emerged the priciest uncapped player at ₹6 crore, to be part of Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB). Other top buys here include Naman Dhir (₹5.25 crore, MI), Nehal Wadhera (₹4.2 crore, PBKS), Abdul Samad (₹4.2 crore, LSG), and Ashutosh Sharma (₹3.8 crore, DC).

Team Purses After Day 1 ,IPL 2025

There were some teams that ended up with huge purses while others who had to struggle for budget-friendly picks.

Here is the detail of IPL 2025  Auction:

• Chennai Super Kings (CSK): ₹15.6 crore
  
• Delhi Capitals (DC): ₹13.8 crore
  
• Gujarat Titans (GT): ₹17.5 crore
  
• Lucknow Super Giants (LSG): ₹14.85 crore
  
• Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR): ₹10.05 crore
  
• Mumbai Indians (MI): ₹26.10 crore
  
• Punjab Kings (PBKS): ₹22.50 crore
  
• Rajasthan Royals (RR): ₹17.35 crore
  
• Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB): ₹30.65 crore
  
• Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH): ₹5.15 crore

Unsold Players Leave Shocking Waves

Yet, some of the veteran players such as Piyush Chawla and Kartik Tyagi remained unsold. The franchisees were looking at youngers in pursuit of specific needs for their teams.

Day 2 Early Highlights: Thrilling Bids and Sensible Buys

The day began with aggressive bidding for some of the promising talents. Gujarat Titans acquired wicket–keeper batter Kumar Kushagra for ₹65 lakh. CSK acquired Vijay Shankar at ₹1.2 crores. Rajasthan Royals acquired Akash Madhwal at ₹1.2 crores. Delhi Capitals spent ₹2.2 crores on the seasoned pacer Mohit Sharma.

The very young bowler Rasikh Salam Dar created early drama, attracting a whopping ₹6 crores from RCB. That places him as one of the strong uncapped players in this year‘s auction.

Day 2 promises high-octane drama and masterstrokes of strategy with marquee players and talented youngsters still in the pot for IPL 2025 auction. Teams will continue to firm up their squads, balancing star power with promising talent.

Stay tuned to the action to unfold and find us at live updates, player-by-player analysis, and all those heart-pumping moments from Jeddah. And by the way, the IPL 2025 season is already building up to be one for the ages!