IPL 2025 Auction Drama: RCB Splurges Rs 10.75 Cr on Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Mumbai Indians Secure Deepak Chahar for Rs 9.25 Cr | MorungExpress Shocker
Engaging IPL 2025 Auction Sees Intense Bidding Wars and Strategic Acquisitions
Jeddah witnessed high drama on the second day of the IPL 2025 Auction, particularly for established players. Bhuvneshwar Kumar, a seasoned pacer, became the highlight as he was sold to Royal Challengers Bengaluru for an impressive Rs 10.75 crore. The bidding for Bhuvneshwar, who began his IPL career with RCB in 2009, opened at a base price of Rs 2 crore. A fierce contest between Mumbai Indians and Lucknow Super Giants initially suggested a Mumbai victory at Rs 10.50 crore before RCB swooped in for the win.
Bhuvneshwar stands as one of the league’s prominent figures with 181 wickets in 176 matches, especially noted for his long stint with Sunrisers Hyderabad. Meanwhile, Mumbai Indians further bolstered their attack by acquiring Deepak Chahar for Rs 9.25 crore, alongside retaining Jasprit Bumrah and adding Trent Boult.
Additionally, Lucknow Super Giants secured former RCB pacer Akash Deep for Rs 8 crore. In a closely watched battle, Rajasthan Royals outbid Chennai Super Kings to acquire Tushar Deshpande for Rs 6.50 crore. Delhi Capitals cleverly utilized their Right to Match option to retain Mukesh Kumar at Rs 8 crore after Punjab Kings initially won him.
International players also saw significant movement. South African speedster Gerald Coetzee was picked up by Gujarat Titans for Rs 2.40 crore after a brief bidding scuffle. Lockie Ferguson moved to Punjab Kings at his base price of Rs 2 crore, as RCB opted not to use their RTM option. Mumbai Indians further diversified with the acquisition of Afghan spinner Allah Ghazanfar for Rs 4.80 crore.
Several prominent spinners, including Mujeeb Ur Rahman and Adil Rashid, remain unsold, presenting opportunities for teams seeking tactical enhancements in future rounds.
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Publish Date: 2024-11-25 19:39:00
