IPL Auction 2025 Day 1 Highlights: Top buys, biggest deals and team updates

The opening day of the IPL auction in Jeddah saw the 10 teams spending a massive Rs 467.95 crore collectively, with Rishabh Pant fetching the highest bid of Rs 27 crore from Lucknow Super Giants. Punjab Kings emerged as the most aggressive buyer, splurging Rs 88 crore on eight players.