shocking player prices in IPL 2025 auctions are always full of surprises, especially with how much players are bought for. It’s hard to guess the exact price a player will get, and this auction was no different. Some players, who were expected to get big deals, ended up with lower prices, while others got unexpectedly high amounts. This article looks at five players with the most surprising prices in the IPL 2025 mega auction.
5. KL Rahul – ₹14 Crore
When the news came out that KL Rahul was leaving Lucknow Super Giants and entering the IPL 2025 mega auction, many thought he would be one of the most wanted players. But things didn’t go as expected. While the Indian star was still bought for ₹14 crore, it was much less than what people thought he would get. Many expected several teams to fight hard for the wicket-keeper and experienced captain, but Delhi Capitals managed to get him for a lower price of ₹14 crore.
4. Bhuvneshwar Kumar – ₹10.75 Crore
Bhuvneshwar Kumar, a 34-year-old Indian fast bowler, was once one of the best swing bowlers in the world. But with age, his performance has gone down. Many thought teams would focus on younger players in this mega auction, leaving experienced players like him out. However, experience proved to be important. Royal Challengers Bangalore surprised everyone by buying him for ₹10.75 Crore, hoping his skill and experience will help them, even if just for a short time.
3. Rahmanullah Gurbaz – ₹2 Crore
Rahmanullah Gurbaz didn’t get many chances to play last year because Phil Salt became one of Kolkata Knight Riders’ key players. Even so, Gurbaz looked good in the two games he played. While no one thought he’d go for a very high price, it was surprising that he was sold at his base price. Kolkata Knight Riders bid ₹2 Crore to bring him back to their team. They likely expected other teams to compete, but that didn’t happen, and they got the talented wicket-keeper batsman for just ₹2 Crore.
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2. Yuzvendra Chahal – ₹18 Crore
Yuzvendra Chahal is a top-class bowler and one of the best Indian spinners. In the 2022 IPL auction, he was bought by Rajasthan Royals for ₹6.5 Crore, and many thought his price this year would be similar. But things changed when six teams started fighting to buy him. Gujarat Titans, Chennai Super Kings, Lucknow Super Giants, Sunrisers Hyderabad, Royal Challengers Bangalore, and Punjab Kings all wanted him. In the end, Punjab Kings won and bought him for a huge ₹18 Crore.
1. Venkatesh Iyer – ₹23.75 Crore
Venkatesh Iyer was the biggest surprise in the IPL 2025 mega auction. Many thought Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) would try hard to bring him back, but no one expected how far they would go. KKR started the bidding and outbid Lucknow Super Giants at ₹7.75 Crore. Then, Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) joined the fight. Both teams kept raising the bid, and KKR finally won with a huge ₹23.75 Crore offer. This made Venkatesh Iyer the third most expensive player in the IPL 2025 auction.
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