The IPL 2025 auction in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, witnessed some incredible steals over the course of two days. While franchises shelled out big money on high-profile players like Rishabh Pant, Shreyas Iyer, Yuzvendra Chahal, and Venkatesh Iyer on Day 1, Day 2 saw some real bargains. Teams managed to secure seasoned stars at surprisingly low prices, with others unable to splurge due to budget constraints. Here are the top five players who were snapped up at a bargain price:
1. Glenn Maxwell
Despite his inconsistent form, Australian all-rounder Glenn Maxwell can be a game-changer when in full flow. Released by Royal Challengers Bangalore after a poor IPL 2024 campaign, Maxwell’s value in the auction was affected by his lack of form. However, Punjab Kings saw potential and secured him for just INR 4 crore—an absolute bargain for a player of his calibre.
2. Tim David
Tim David, once hailed as one of the best middle-order hitters in T20 cricket, has seen his stock fall due to a string of poor performances. After letting go of Maxwell, Royal Challengers Bangalore took a chance on the Australian all-rounder, acquiring him for just INR 3 crore—significantly lower than expected.
3. Adam Zampa
The Australian spinner, with 341 wickets from 280 T20 matches, is one of the top white-ball bowlers globally. Though Zampa’s IPL impact has been limited, Sunrisers Hyderabad made a shrewd move by picking him up for just INR 2.40 crore. Under the leadership of his fellow Aussie, Pat Cummins, Zampa will look to prove his worth in the IPL.
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4. Quinton de Kock
Quinton de Kock, one of the most explosive opening batters in world cricket, was a huge steal for Kolkata Knight Riders. Despite amassing 3,157 runs from 107 IPL games, including two centuries, de Kock was signed for a remarkably low fee of INR 3.60 crore. KKR management will certainly be pleased with this acquisition.
5. Washington Sundar
India’s spin-bowling all-rounder, Washington Sundar, was expected to fetch a much higher price in the auction after being released by Sunrisers Hyderabad. However, Gujarat Titans managed to secure him for just INR 3.20 crore. With a strong T20 international record, including 47 wickets from 52 matches and an economy rate of 6.87, Sundar is undoubtedly one of the smartest buys of the IPL 2025 auction.
These players, picked up at surprisingly low prices, could be the game-changers for their respective franchises in the upcoming season.
