Delve into the IPL 2025 mega auction's surprises where 3 players emerged as potentially overpaid by the franchise.

The IPL 2025 season will feature several new opening pairs after the mega auction, except maybe for Delhi Capitals, Kolkata Knight Riders, and Sunrisers Hyderabad, who retain last season's openers. Key changes include Jos Buttler partnering with Shubman Gill for Gujarat Titans and Phil Salt with Virat Kohli for Royal Challengers Bangalore.

By Daisy Atino Earlier the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) had asked all the IPL franchises to confirm their list of retained players by October 31

His price tag reflects not just his current form but the potential he holds for the future, making him one of the most valuable assets in the IPL 2025 auction. Shreyas Iyer, moving to Punjab Kings for ₹26.

Mumbai Indians skipper Hardik Pandya has expressed his delight at the way things panned out for them in the IPL mega auction in Jeddah and said the franchise has "found the right mix" of players.

Mumbai Indians captain Hardik Pandya is pleased with the team's IPL auction success, blending youth and experience. He stresses the importance of strategic planning and emotional control in team-building.

Hardik Pandya revealed that he was constantly in touch with the Mumbai Indians management during the IPL auction in Jeddah.

In the IPL 2025 mega auction, several veteran stars remained unsold, while others were picked for their base prices. Key highlights include Devdutt Padikkal's return to RCB and KKR's acquisition of Ajinkya Rahane.