The IPL 2025 Mega Auction has delivered thrilling developments on its second day in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. Here’s a summary of the latest updates:
Highlights from Day 2:
- Vaibhav Suryavanshi Makes History: Rajasthan Royals (RR) picked up 13-year-old Vaibhav Suryavanshi for ₹1.10 crore, making him the youngest player ever in IPL history.
- Bhuvneshwar Kumar Becomes Day 2’s Costliest Player: Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) secured veteran pacer Bhuvneshwar Kumar for ₹10.75 crore after an intense bidding war with Lucknow Super Giants (LSG).
- Priyansh Arya’s Big Leap: Uncapped batter Priyansh Arya, who recently hit six sixes in a match, was acquired by Punjab Kings (PBKS) for ₹3.80 crore, turning heads as one of the most expensive uncapped players.
- Arjun Tendulkar Update: Arjun Tendulkar, son of Indian cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar, initially went unsold but will return in the auction’s final accelerated phase. Speculation is rife about whether Mumbai Indians (MI) will bid for him.
- Indian Pacers Dominate Day 2:
- Akash Deep to LSG for ₹8 crore.
- Deepak Chahar to MI for ₹9.25 crore.
- Mukesh Kumar to DC for ₹8 crore.
- Tushar Deshpande to RR for ₹6.50 crore.
- Overseas Players Await Fate: South African fast bowlers Lungi Ngidi and Lizaad Williams remain in the pool, with their bids expected in the next phase.
Current Team Standings:
- Chennai Super Kings (CSK): 25 players, ₹0.05 crore remaining.
- Delhi Capitals (DC): 23 players, ₹0.20 crore remaining.
- Lucknow Super Giants (LSG): 24 players, ₹0.10 crore remaining.
- Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR): 21 players, ₹0.05 crore remaining.
- Punjab Kings (PBKS): 25 players, ₹0.35 crore remaining.
- Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH): 20 players, ₹0.20 crore remaining.
The auction has already seen historical moments and unexpected decisions, promising even more excitement in the final stages. Stay tuned for updates as the auction unfolds!