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IPL 2025 Auction Highlights Day 2, Purse Value and Big Name Who Remain Unsold
Published: November 27, 2024 7:55 PM IST• 2 Min Read
The IPL 2025 auction concluded successfully in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, marking a significant milestone in IPL history. The event, held at the Abady Al-Johar Arena, was a two-day spectacle on November 24th and 25th. Here the IPL 2025 key highlight on day2, top players remain unsold and purse value.
Players Sold on Day 2 (All Prices in INR)
| Player | Country | Sold For |
|---|---|---|
| Tushar Deshpande | India | 6.50 crore |
| Gerald Coetzee | South Africa | 2.40 crore |
| Bhuvneshwar Kumar | India | 10.75 crore |
| Mukesh Kumar (RTM) | India | 8 crore |
Major Unsold Players
Surprisingly, some big names remained unsold during the IPL 2025 auction, raising eyebrows among cricket enthusiasts:
- David Warner
- Prithvi Shaw
- Kane Williamson (C)
- Jonny Bairstow (WK)
- Sikandar Raza
- Suyash Prabhudesai
- Shardul Thakur
- Murugan Ashwin
- Piyush Chawla
- Umesh Yadav
- Chetan Sakariya
Franchise Spending and Remaining Purse
Here's the breakdown of the auction expenditure, remaining purse, and available slots for each franchise:
| Franchise | Auction Spent | Purse Remaining | Player Slots Left |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mumbai Indians | 44.80 crore | 0.20 crore | 23/25 |
| Kolkata Knight Riders | 50.95 crore | 0.05 crore | 21/25 |
| Chennai Super Kings | 54.95 crore | 0.05 crore | 25/25 |
| Royal Challengers Bangalore | 82.25 crore | 0.75 crore | 22/25 |
| Sunrisers Hyderabad | 44.80 crore | 0.20 crore | 20/25 |
| Lucknow Super Giants | 68.90 crore | 0.10 crore | 24/25 |
| Rajasthan Royals | 40.70 crore | 0.30 crore | 20/25 |
| Punjab Kings | 110.15 crore | 0.35 crore | 25/25 |
| Gujarat Titans | 68.85 crore | 0.15 crore | 25/25 |
| Delhi Capitals | 72.80 crore | 0.20 crore | 23/25 |
Key Takeaways
- Bhuvneshwar Kumar's sold on price of 10.75 crore..
- The Right-to-Match (RTM) card proved crucial for Mukesh Kumar, securing him at 8 crore.
- Despite their established reputations, several top players, including David Warner and Kane Williamson, failed to find bidders.