All Team Compositions After Day 1 Of IPL Auction: Total Purse Spent Is…

Mon Nov 25 01:32:03 UTC 2024: ## IPL Mega Auction Day 1: Rishabh Pant Shatters Records, Teams Spend ₹468 Crore

**Jeddah, Saudi Arabia:** The first day of the Indian Premier League (IPL) mega auction in Jeddah saw a flurry of high-profile signings and record-breaking bids. A total of 84 players went under the hammer, with 72 finding new teams and 12 remaining unsold. The day’s spending totalled a staggering ₹467.95 crore.

Rishabh Pant emerged as the most expensive player in IPL history, fetching a massive ₹27 crore bid from the Lucknow Super Giants. Close behind was Shreyas Iyer, who joined Punjab Kings for ₹26.75 crore. Another surprise was Venkatesh Iyer’s return to Kolkata Knight Riders for ₹23.75 crore.

Several other marquee players commanded significant prices. Jos Buttler (Gujarat Titans, ₹15.75 crore), KL Rahul (Delhi Capitals, ₹14 crore), and Jofra Archer (Rajasthan Royals, ₹12.50 crore) were among the top earners. Other notable purchases included Trent Boult (Mumbai Indians, ₹12.50 crore) and Josh Hazlewood (Royal Challengers Bangalore, ₹12.50 crore).

Here’s a brief summary of notable buys per team:

* **Chennai Super Kings:** Key acquisitions included Ravichandran Ashwin (₹9.75 crore) and Noor Ahmad (₹10 crore).
* **Mumbai Indians:** Trent Boult’s return highlights their spending.
* **Rajasthan Royals:** Secured Jofra Archer and Wanindu Hasaranga.
* **Gujarat Titans:** Strengthened their squad with Jos Buttler and Mohammed Siraj.
* **Kolkata Knight Riders:** Re-signed Venkatesh Iyer at a premium.
* **Delhi Capitals:** Made significant investments in KL Rahul and Mitchell Starc.
* **Punjab Kings:** Splurged on Shreyas Iyer, Yuzvendra Chahal, and Arshdeep Singh.
* **Royal Challengers Bangalore:** Added firepower with Josh Hazlewood and Phil Salt.
* **Sunrisers Hyderabad:** Secured Ishan Kishan and Mohammed Shami.
* **Lucknow Super Giants:** Made Rishabh Pant their star signing.

Notable players who remained unsold include David Warner, Devdutt Padikkal, and Jonny Bairstow. The auction continues on Monday.