The IPL auction 2025, held in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, on November 24th and 25th was a spectacle of record-breaking bids and bold gambles. This years auction saw franchises spend aggressively, with a few deals labelled as potential overpays by fans and analysts alike.

Shreyas Iyer was acquired by Punjab Kings for a record Rs 26.75 crore at the IPL 2025 auction, making him the second most expensive player in IPL hist

Before Delhi Capitals (DC) bid for Rishabh Pant and KL Rahul, they went all out for Shreyas Iyer. DC continued to bid for Iyer even as his price breached the 20-crore mark and the 25-crore mark. They lost the race to Punjab Kings (PBKS),

Known for his explosive batting, Rishabh Pant created history by becoming the most expensive player in IPL history. After parting ways with Delhi Capitals, Pant was snapped up by the Lucknow Super Giants for a record Rs 27 crore. Speculation is rife that the left-hander might take over as LSG's captain.

Shreyas Iyer secures ₹26.75 crore deal at IPL Auction 2025, becoming the second most expensive player in IPL history.- Watch Video on English Oneindia

Looking at four key players who could play a crucial role in helping Punjab Kings win their first IPL title, including Shreyas Iyer and Yuzvendra Chahal.

Shreyas Iyer entered the IPL 2025 mega auction with a sensational century in the opening round of the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy 2024 on Friday and as expected triggered a fierce bidding war for his signature for the 2025 player auction in Jeddah on Sunday.

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.

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