IPL 2025 Auction: These 5 Indian Players Just Became Overnight Millionaires!

The highly anticipated IPL 2025 mega auction has finally kicked off and Day 1 has already witnessed some major upsets and surprises. The auction has seen franchises going all out to secure the services of some of the top Indian players, resulting in massive hikes on their base prices.

We take a look at the top five Indian players who received the biggest appraisal on Day 1 of the IPL 2025 mega auction.

1. Shivam Mavi - The 24-year-old fast bowler from Uttar Pradesh has been in scintillating form in the domestic circuit, and it was no surprise that franchises were eager to snap him up. With a base price of INR 60 lakhs, Mavi was eventually sold to Kolkata Knight Riders for a whopping INR 7.25 crore - a massive hike of INR 6.65 crore.

2. Mukesh Kumar - The 28-year-old pacer from Bengal has been one of the most consistent performers in the Ranji Trophy, and his impressive performance did not go unnoticed by the franchises. With a base price of INR 20 lakhs, Kumar was sold to Delhi Capitals for INR 5.5 crore - a hefty hike of INR 5.3 crore.

3. Raghav Goyal - The 17-year-old leg-spinner from Punjab has been making waves in the domestic circuit with his impressive performances. With a base price of INR 20 lakhs, Goyal was sold to Mumbai Indians for INR 4.25 crore - a massive hike of INR 4.05 crore.

4. Raj Bawa - The 20-year-old all-rounder from Punjab has been one of the top performers in the Under-19 cricket circuit, and his impressive performance did not go unnoticed by the franchises. With a base price of INR 20 lakhs, Bawa was sold to Punjab Kings for INR 3.5 crore - a significant hike of INR 3.3 crore.

5. Yash Dayal - The 24-year-old pacer from Uttar Pradesh has been one of the top performers in the domestic circuit, and his impressive performance did not go unnoticed by the franchises. With a base price of INR 20 lakhs, Dayal was sold to Gujarat Titans for INR 3.2 crore - a massive hike of INR 3 crore.

These five Indian players have certainly made a killing in the IPL 2025 mega auction, and it remains to be seen how they will perform in the upcoming edition of the tournament.