The TNPL Auction 2025 has taken the cricketing world by storm, with top players like Vijay Shankar and Washington Sundar making headlines.
The auction, held on February 15, 2025, at the KMK Lobby, M A Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai, marked the ninth season of the Tamil Nadu Premier League (TNPL).
This year’s auction saw intense bidding wars, with teams securing both emerging talents and seasoned players. Below is a detailed breakdown of the TNPL Auction 2025, including the sold players list, team squads, and key highlights.
TNPL Auction 2025: Key Highlights
- Date: February 15, 2025
- Venue: KMK Lobby, M A Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai
- Total Teams: 8
- Top Buys:
- Vijay Shankar (Chepauk Super Gillies) – ₹18 Lakh
- Mohammed M (Salem Spartans) – ₹18.4 Lakh
- Swapnil Singh (Chepauk Super Gillies) – ₹10.8 Lakh
- Silambarasan R (Tiruppur Tamizhans) – ₹9 Lakh
- Emerging Players:
- Andre Siddarth (Lyca Kovai Kings) – ₹8.4 Lakh
- Atheeq Ur Rahman (Madurai Panthers) – ₹7.75 Lakh
TNPL Auction 2025 Sold Players List
Here’s the complete list of players sold during the TNPL Auction 2025:
| Player | Team | Price (Lakh) |
|---|---|---|
| Vijay Shankar | Chepauk Super Gillies | 18 |
| Mohammed M | Salem Spartans | 18.4 |
| Swapnil Singh | Chepauk Super Gillies | 10.8 |
| Silambarasan R | Tiruppur Tamizhans | 9 |
| Andre Siddarth | Lyca Kovai Kings | 8.4 |
| Atheeq Ur Rahman | Madurai Panthers | 7.75 |
| Washington Sundar | Trichy Grand Cholas | 6 |
| Boopathi Vaishna Kumar | Salem Spartans | 6.8 |
| Muhammed Adnan Khan | Nellai Royal Kings | 7.15 |
| Pradosh Ranjan Paul | Tiruppur Tamizhans | 4.4 |
For the full list of sold players, refer to the TNPL Auction 2025 Sold Players List.
TNPL 2025 Team Squads
After the auction, the squads for all eight teams have been finalized. Here’s a quick overview:
| Team | Key Players |
|---|---|
| Chepauk Super Gillies | Vijay Shankar, Swapnil Singh, Abhishek Tanwar, Baba Aparajith |
| Salem Spartans | Mohammed M, Boopathi Vaishna Kumar, Hari Nishaanth |
| Madurai Panthers | Atheeq Ur Rahman, Murugan Ashwin, Gurjapneet Singh |
| Nellai Royal Kings | Muhammed Adnan Khan, Sonu Yadav, Arun Karthick |
| Tiruppur Tamizhans | Silambarasan R, Pradosh Ranjan Paul, Sai Kishore |
| Lyca Kovai Kings | Andre Siddarth, Shahrukh Khan, Sai Sudarshan |
| Dindigul Dragons | Ravichandran Ashwin, Varun Chakravarthy, Baba Indrajith |
| Trichy Grand Cholas | Washington Sundar, Saravana Kumar, Koushik J |
Top Performers and Emerging Stars
- Vijay Shankar: The star all-rounder was the most expensive buy, securing a deal with Chepauk Super Gillies for ₹18 Lakh26.
- Mohammed M: The young talent was snapped up by Salem Spartans for ₹18.4 Lakh, making him the highest-paid player of the auction2.
- Andre Siddarth: After a stellar Ranji Trophy debut, this emerging player was bought by Lyca Kovai Kings for ₹8.4 Lakh6.
How to Watch TNPL Auction 2025 Live
Cricket enthusiasts can catch all the action of the TNPL Auction 2025 live on FanCode. The live streaming began at 8:30 AM IST on February 15, 2025.
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