From RCB To CSK: Most Expensive Player Of Each Franchise

Sunrisers Hyderabad: Ishan Kishan (Rs 11.25 cr) - IPL 2024 runners-up bolstered their Indian power-hitting by picking up Ishan Kishan.

Royal Challengers Bengaluru: Josh Hazlewood (Rs 12.50 cr) - RCB's most expensive buy was bringing back Australian speedster Josh Hazlewood.

Rajasthan Royals: Jofra Archer (Rs 12.50 cr) - IPL MVP with RR in 2020, English pacer Archer will be reunited with Rajasthan Royals in IPL 2025.

Punjab Kings: Shreyas Iyer (Rs 26.75 cr) - The second-biggest purchase of the IPL 2025 mega auction will see Shreyas reunite with Ricky Ponting, but in PBKS colours.

Mumbai Indians: Trent Boult (Rs 12.50 cr) - Another overseas pacer was reunited with their old franchise for this amount, in the form of Trent Boult with MI.

Lucknow Super Giants: Rishabh Pant (Rs 27 cr) - Pant became the most expensive player in IPL history, being roped in by LSG.

Kolkata Knight Riders: Venkatesh Iyer (Rs 23.75 cr) - The third-most expensive player of IPL 2025 auction was a surprise, as Venkatesh Iyer returned to purple and gold.

Gujarat Titans: Jos Buttler (Rs 15.75 cr) - Buttler is expected to form a fearsome opening pair with Shubman Gill in IPL 2025, after being bought by GT.

Delhi Capitals: KL Rahul (Rs 14 cr) - Rahul became DC's most expensive buy, and is expected to lead the franchise as well.

Chennai Super Kings: Noor Ahmad (Rs 10 cr) - CSK's most-expensive buy was only Rs 10 cr, but Noor Ahmad will perfectly suit the Chepauk conditions.