The IPL auction delivered drama, records, reunions, and surprises. Franchises spent big on match-winners, while several known names went unsold.
Historic Moment at the Auction
KKR created history as Green crossed the ₹25 crore mark with a massive ₹25.2 crore bid, the highest ever for an overseas player. This moment defined the auction’s intensity and ambition.
Major Team Moves & Key Signings
- Pathirana was snapped up by KKR for a big ₹18 crore.
- Kartik Sharma earned ₹14.2 crore from CSK.
- Auqib Nabi went to DC for ₹8.4 crore.
- Bishnoi joined RR for ₹7.4 crore.
- Venkatesh Iyer moved to RCB for ₹7 crore.
- David Miller joined DC at a base price of ₹2 crore.
- Wanindu Hasaranga reunited with Tom Moody at LSG for ₹2 crore.
- Ben Duckett entered the IPL with DC at ₹2 crore.
- Akeal Hosein signed with CSK for ₹2 crore.
- Quinton de Kock returned to MI for ₹1 crore.
Top Buys of the Auction
| Player | Team | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Green | KKR | ₹25.2 Cr |
| Pathirana | KKR | ₹18 Cr |
| Kartik Sharma | CSK | ₹14.2 Cr |
| Liam Livingstone | SRH | ₹13 Cr |
| Mustafizur Rahman | KKR | ₹9.2 Cr |
| Josh Inglis | SRH | ₹8.6 Cr |
| Auqib Nabi | DC | ₹8.4 Cr |
| Venkatesh Iyer | RCB | ₹7 Cr |
| Jason Holder | GT | ₹7 Cr |
| Bishnoi | RR | ₹7.4 Cr |
Smart Value Picks
- Matt Short to CSK for ₹1.5 crore proved a bargain.
- Tim Seifert returned to KKR at ₹1.5 crore.
- Rahul Tripathi rejoined KKR at base price ₹75 lakh.
- Sarfaraz Khan returned to IPL with CSK for ₹75 lakh.
- Prithvi Shaw moved back to DC for ₹75 lakh.
Young & Domestic Buys
- Tejasvi Dahiya – KKR – ₹3 crore
- Akshat Raghuvanshi – LSG – ₹2.2 crore
- Ashok Sharma – GT – ₹90 lakh
- Sushant Mishra – RR – ₹90 lakh
- Yash Punja – RR – ₹30 lakh
- Prashant Solanki – KKR – ₹30 lakh
- Vignesh Puthur – RR – ₹30 lakh
Unsold Players – Big Surprises
Several notable names found no buyers:
- Jake Fraser-McGurk
- Jamie Smith
- Spencer Johnson
- Kamesh Nagarkoti
- Rajvardhan Hangargekar
- Riley Meredith
- Richard Gleeson
- Macneil Noronha
- Deepak Hooda
Final Word
The IPL auction balanced record-breaking bids with smart steals. KKR dominated headlines, while CSK focused on stability and value. The season promises intensity, fresh combinations, and high expectations.
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