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

Mitchell Starc secured a rare feat in IPL history during the recent 2025 mega auction. The Aussie pacer was purchased for a fee of Rs 11.75 crore by the Delhi Capitals. It made him the 2nd cricketer to breach the 50-crore mark in IPL auctions.

The IPL 2025 auction saw unprecedented spending with Rishabh Pant becoming the most expensive player ever, signing a Rs 27 crore deal with Lucknow Super Giants. Shreyas Iyer fetched Rs 26.75 crore with Punjab Kings,

Let's take a look at five 'overpaid' players, who fetched a much higher fee than expected at the IPL 2025 Mega Auction.

Here is a look at the players who have earned the most from all the IPL auctions.

All IPL teams have finalised their squads for the 2025 season, with Mumbai Indians opting for unconventional overseas signings, and Chennai Super Kings reuniting with R. Ashwin. Teams like Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Lucknow Super Giants strengthened their lineups with key acquisitions.