The IPL 2025 mega auction, which took place on November 24-25, 2024, saw significant bids for uncapped players, with Rasikh Dar emerging as the most expensive uncapped player, sold for ₹6 crore to the Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB).
Here are the top five most expensive uncapped players from the auction:
| Sr. | Player | Amount | Team |
| 1. | Rasikh Salam | 6.00 crore | RCB |
| 2. | Naman Dhir | 5.25 crore | MI |
| 3. | Nehal Wadhera | 4.20 crore | PBKS |
| 4. | Abdul Samad | 4.00 crore | LSG |
| 5. | Ashutosh Sharma | 3.80 crore | DC |
| 6. | Priyansh Arya | 3.80 crore | PBKS |
Expensive Uncapped player in IPL 2025
- Rasikh Salam – Rasikh Salam Dar emerged as the most expensive uncapped player in the IPL 2025 mega auction, held on November 24, 2024, in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. Salam was acquired by the Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) for a remarkable INR 6 crore, highlighting his rising profile in Indian cricket.
- Naman Dhir – Naman Dhir was also a notable uncapped player in this auction, sold to the Mumbai Indians for INR 5.25 crore. Other significant buys included Nehal Wadhera for INR 4.2 crore and Abdul Samad for INR 4.2 crore as well, showcasing the competitive nature of the bidding process among franchises eager to secure emerging players.
- Nehal Wadhera – Nehal Wadhera emerged as the third most expensive uncapped player in the IPL 2025 mega auction, securing a bid of INR 4.20 crore from the Punjab Kings. His acquisition followed a competitive bidding process involving multiple franchises, including the Chennai Super Kings and Delhi Capitals.
- Abdul Samad – Samad was acquired by the Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) for INR 4.20 crore during the IPL 2025 auction. This marked a significant moment for the all-rounder from Jammu, who previously played for Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) and had been retained by them for three consecutive years before this auction.
- Ashutosh Sharma – Ashutosh Sharma was signed by the Delhi Capitals (DC) for INR 3.80 crore during the IPL 2025 mega auction. This acquisition followed a competitive bidding process that involved multiple franchises, including Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Rajasthan Royals, before Delhi Capitals secured him.
- Priyansh Arya – Priyansh Arya was sold to the Punjab Kings for INR 3.80 crore during the IPL 2025 auction. This marked a significant moment for the young left-handed batter from Delhi, who had entered the auction with a base price of INR 30 lakh, his final bid nearly 13 times that amount.
The auction reflects franchises’ strategies to invest in promising young players capable of making significant contributions in the upcoming season.
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