IPL 2025 Auction: Mumbai Indians the Biggest Miser, Punjab Kings the Most Benevolent - A Complete Guide to Mega Event Business of all Franchises

In the IPL 2025 mega auction, the ten franchises spent a total of Rs 639.15 crore on 182 players.

A plethora of big names were sold for massive amounts, while new emerging youngsters also fetched decent deals. Punjab Kings, who went into the auction with the biggest purse, ended up spending the most among the franchises.

Punjab Kings (PBKS)

Players Bought: 23
Total Spent: ₹110.15 crore
Base Price Buys: 7
5+ Crore Buys: 6
10+ Crore Buys: 3

PBKS bid for 47 players, winning 23 of them. Their aggressive approach reflected their massive auction purse of ₹110.50 crore, the highest among all teams. PBKS invested in marquee players like Shreyas Iyer (₹26.75 crore) and Arshdeep Singh (₹18 crore), alongside value picks to form a balanced squad.

Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB)

Players Bought: 19
Total Spent: ₹82.25 crore
Base Price Buys: 7
5+ Crore Buys: 7
10+ Crore Buys: 2

RCB bid for 40 players, making strategic purchases in both high-value and budget categories. Their investments in marquee signings, coupled with several base-price buys, showcased their balanced auction strategy. Phil Salt (₹11.50 crore) was a massive buy for them, while Josh Hazlewood (₹12.50 crore) was their biggest acquisition.

Lucknow Super Giants (LSG)

Players Bought: 19
Total Spent: ₹68.90 crore
Base Price Buys: 11
5+ Crore Buys: 4
10+ Crore Buys: 1

With a strong focus on all-rounders, LSG's 19-player acquisitions included several budget buys. Their approach demonstrated a clear emphasis on depth across departments. They bought the most expensive player in Rishabh Pant, who cost them a mammoth Rs 27 crore.

Chennai Super Kings (CSK)

Players Bought: 20
Total Spent: ₹54.95 crore
Base Price Buys: 7
5+ Crore Buys: 3
10+ Crore Buys: 1

CSK bid for 45 players, the second-highest among all teams, but focused on value acquisitions. Despite their measured approach, they secured critical buys like Yuzvendra Chahal (₹18 crore) to strengthen their bowling.

Delhi Capitals (DC)

Players Bought: 19
Total Spent: ₹72.80 crore
Base Price Buys: 7
5+ Crore Buys: 6
10+ Crore Buys: 3

DC bid for 40 players, targeting marquee names to bolster their squad. They spent big on proven match-winners, ensuring their core remains strong.

Mumbai Indians (MI)

Players Bought: 18
Total Spent: ₹44.80 crore
Base Price Buys: 12
5+ Crore Buys: 4
10+ Crore Buys: 1

Despite being the losing bidders for 15 players, MI filled 18 spots effectively, focusing on smart buys within their limited budget.

Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR)

Players Bought: 15
Total Spent: ₹50.95 crore
Base Price Buys: 8
5+ Crore Buys: 2
10+ Crore Buys: 1

Their targeted approach emphasized value, relying on fewer but impactful players. They broke the bank to re-sign Venkatesh Iyer, who was bought for ₹23.75 crore. KKR also bought back many others from the IPL 2024 winning contingent - Vaibhav Arora, Ankul Roy, Angkrish Raghuvanshi among the names.

Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH)

Players Bought: 15
Total Spent: ₹44.80 crore
Base Price Buys: 6
5+ Crore Buys: 3
10+ Crore Buys: 2

SRH stuck to their budget, bidding for 34 players but prioritizing cost-effective acquisitions. Ishan Kishan was their biggest buy from the auction as the southpaw was bought for Rs 11.25 crore, while Mohammed Shami was bought for Rs 10 crore.

Gujarat Titans (GT)

Players Bought: 20
Total Spent: ₹68.85 crore
Base Price Buys: 8
5+ Crore Buys: 4
10+ Crore Buys: 3

GT's 33 bids showcased a focus on building depth while adding high-value players to their core. They made some excellent buys including Jos Buttler and Mohammed Siraj.

Rajasthan Royals (RR)

Players Bought: 14
Total Spent: ₹40.70 crore
Base Price Buys: 4
5+ Crore Buys: 3
10+ Crore Buys: 1

While bidding for only 29 players, RR secured key signings to ensure quality over quantity. The Royals went on to buy the youngest player in IPL auction history when they acquired 13-year-old Vaibhav Suryavanshi for Rs 1.10 crore.

IPL 2025 Auction: PBKS Spending Most Per Player, MI the Least

Punjab Kings spent the most on a player with average spending of Rs 4.79 crore, while Mumbai Indians spent the least with Rs 2.49 crore per player. PBSK bought the most number of players with 23, while Rajasthan Royals was the least with 14.