The Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 season has commenced with great enthusiasm, showcasing thrilling matches, strategic team compositions, and standout individual performances. As the tournament progresses, fans are witnessing a blend of seasoned players and emerging talents making significant impacts on the field. Auction Highlights and Team Retentions The IPL 2025 mega auction, held in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, was a pivotal event where franchises strategized to build their squads for the upcoming seasons. A total of 1,574 players registered, with 574 shortlisted for the auction. Notably, five teams—Chennai Super Kings, Gujarat Titans, Lucknow Super Giants, Mumbai Indians, and Sunrisers Hyderabad—retained five players each. Defending champions Kolkata Knight Riders and Rajasthan Royals opted for full retentions, securing six players each. Meanwhile, Delhi Capitals, Royal Challengers Bengaluru, and Punjab Kings retained four, three, and two players, respectively. Key Player Pe...