Top 3 RTM picks by teams in IPL 2025 Mega Auction. (Source – IPL)
The IPL (Indian Premier League) 2025 mega auction concluded after two days of thrilling bidding battles between the 10 franchises. The event that was held in Jeddah, across November 24 and 25, saw some marvellous moments; from the most expensive buy record being broken twice on the same day to several big names going unsold, the IPL mega auction had it all.
With the teams well engaged in bidding battles, the RTM card rule was used several times in the auction as well.
Here are the top 3 RTMs exercised by franchises at IPL 2025 Auction
3. Shamar Joseph (Lucknow Super Giants)
Shamar Joseph. (Source – IPL)
Shamar Joseph was one of the RTM picks in the IPL 2025 mega auction; the pacer was part of a bidding battle between Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) and Mumbai Indians. It is worth noting that Joseph was a part of LSG in the previous season of the IPL; however, as MI won the bid or him, LSG raised the RTM paddle.
In doing so, MI backed out of the deal, and Lucknow roped Joseph in for INR 75 lakhs. With minimal experience in the IPL, Joseph will hope that he gets some playing time in the 2025 edition of the cash-rich tournament and makes an impact for his side in the upcoming season.
2. Jake Fraser-McGurk (Delhi Capitals)
Jake Fraser. (Source -IPL/BCCI)
Australia’s young batting sensation Jake Fraser-Mcgurk was one of the biggest attractions of the IPL 2025 mega auction. The star batter had worked wonders for Delhi Capitals in the previous season and had many sides after him. In the end, Punjab Kings won the bidding battle for him, which caused Capitals to raise the RTM paddle.
After PBKS put forth a bid of INR 9 crore, Delhi accepted the terms and roped in the attacking Australian batter for another season. With nine games played, McGurk scored 330 runs and maintained an average of 36.67 in the IPL 2024, and he will be expected to run riot once more.
1. Arshdeep Singh (Punjab Kings)
Arshdeep Singh. (Source -IPL)
Ace India pacer Arshdeep Singh was another RTM pick in the IPL 2025 mega auction. Coming under the hammer, several sides wanted to rope in Arshdeep and his services. After the bidding battle was won by Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH), Punjab Kings (PBKS) matched their bid at a whopping INR 18 crore and retained his services.
Arshdeep has been a big part of the PBKS franchise since his IPL debut in 2019 and the side will hope that he can once again impress with his spells in the 18th edition of the tournament as well.
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His run of form in the international arena too has been absolutely fantastic, and the pacer has fast-raked through the ranks to become the second highest wicket-taker for India in the 20-over internationals, only behind legendary Jasprit Bumrah.