IPL 2025: Top 10 highest-paid cricketers and their auction details

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IPL 2025

The 18th edition of Indian Premier League 2025 will feature 10 teams competing in 74 matches, starting from March 22, and ending on May 25. Players auction details are here.

Rishabh Pant

The 27-year-old cricketer became the most expensive player in IPL history. Team Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) retained him with Rs 27 crore this year, in 2025.

Shreyas Iyer

The 30-year-old cricketer became the second most expensive player this year, in 2025. Team Punjab Kings (PBKS) retained him with Rs 26.75 crore.

Venkatesh Iyer

This 30-year-old cricketer is the third most expensive player of IPL 2025. Team Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) retained him with Rs 23.75 crore this year.

Arshdeep Singh

The 26-year-old cricketer is the fourth most expensive player of IPL 2025. Team Punjabi Kings (PBKS), formerly known as Kings XI Punjab, retained him with Rs 18 crore.

Yuzvendra Chahal

The 34-year-old cricketer is the fifth most expensive player of Indian Premier League 2025. Once again, team Punjab Kings (PBKS) retained him with Rs 18 crore.

Jos Buttler

The 34-year-old English cricketer is the sixth most expensive player for IPL 2025. Team Gujrat Titans (GT) retained Buttler with Rs 15.75 crore.

KL Rahul

The 32-year-old cricketer becomes the seventh most expensive player of IPL this year, in 2025. Team Delhi Capitals (DC) retained him with Rs 14 crore.

Trent Boult

The 35-year-old New Zealand cricketer becomes the eighth most expensive player for Indian Premier League 2025. Team Mumbai Indians (MI) retained him with Rs 12.50 crore.

Josh Hazlewood

The 34-year-old Australian cricketer becomes the ninth most expensive player for IPL 2025. Team Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) retained him with Rs 12.50 crore.

Jofra Archer

This 29-year-old Barbadian-English cricketer is the tenth most expensive player for Indian Premier League 2025. Team Rajasthan Royals (RR) retained him with Rs 12.50 crore.

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