Mon Nov 25 10:51:03 UTC 2024: ## IPL 2025 Mega Auction Day 2: Rajasthan Royals Splurge on Deshpande, Williamson Unsold

**Jeddah, Saudi Arabia:** The second day of the IPL 2025 mega auction concluded in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, with several high-profile signings and notable omissions. The auction, which began after 3:30 PM local time, saw intense bidding wars for several players.

Rajasthan Royals made a significant splash, acquiring Tushar Deshpande for ₹6.5 crore. However, several prominent players remained unsold, including New Zealand’s former captain Kane Williamson, Ajinkya Rahane, Prithvi Shaw, Shardul Thakur, Mayank Agarwal, and India’s wicket-keeper K.S. Bharat. Australia’s Alex Carey also failed to attract a bid.

Mumbai Indians secured South African player Ryan Rickelton at his base price of ₹1 crore. Another notable acquisition was Krunal Pandya, brother of Hardik Pandya, who was picked up by Royal Challengers Bangalore for ₹5.75 crore. Chennai Super Kings added Sam Curran to their ranks for ₹2.4 crore, while Gujarat Titans secured Tamil Nadu’s Washington Sundar for ₹3.2 crore. Nitish Rana was another player snapped up by Rajasthan Royals, going for ₹4.2 crore.

The auction saw a mix of high-value purchases and surprising omissions, setting the stage for an exciting 2025 IPL season. The event was livestreamed, drawing significant viewership worldwide.

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