NEW DELHI: While marquee players like Rishabh Pant and Shreyas Iyer grabbed headlines with record-breaking bids at the IPL 2025 mega auction, some uncapped players also stole the spotlight as they secured staggering amounts, catching the attention of franchises and hitting the jackpot.
All uncapped players saw significant bidding wars, fetching hefty amounts well above their base price of Rs 30 lakh.
Rasikh Dar (Rs 6 crore to RCB): J&K’s Rasikh Salam Dar, who bowled some searing yorkers for Delhi Capitals last season, became the most expensive uncapped buy as RCB splurged Rs 6 crore to acquire him.
Naman Dhir (Rs 5.25 crore to MI ): Naman Dhir ignited a fierce bidding war at the IPL 2025 auction, with franchises like MI, RCB, DC, RR, and PBKS competing intensely. Ultimately, MI used their Right to Match card to secure him for Rs 5.25 crore.
Abdul Samad (Rs 4.20 crore to LSG): Abdul Samad sparked a bidding war between RCB and LSG, with PBKS later joining the fray. LSG ultimately secured him for Rs 4.20 crore, after PBKS pulled out and SRH did not use their Right to Match.
Nehal Wadhera (Rs 4.20 crore to PBKS): Nehal Wadhera triggered a fierce bidding war, with CSK, LSG, PBKS, and DC all vying for him. PBKS secured him for Rs 4.20 crore after a thrilling auction, with MI opting not to use their Right to Match.
Ashutosh Sharma (Rs 3.80 crore to DC): Ashutosh Sharma, who impressed for PBKS last season, sparked a fierce bidding war between RCB and RR, but DC triumphed, securing him for Rs 3.80 crore.
Abhinav Manohar (Rs 3.20 crore to SRH): Abhinav Manohar, whose all-round capabilities ignited a fierce bidding war. Starting at Rs 30 lakh, RCB and CSK led the initial bidding, with RCB pushing the price to Rs 90 lakh. CSK raised it further, but Gujarat Titans (GT) and SRH entered the fray as the price soared. After an intense battle, SRH emerged victorious, securing Manohar for Rs 3.20 crore.
Angkrish Raghuvanshi (Rs 3 crore to KKR): Angkrish Raghuvanshi saw an intense bidding war for his services with CSK and KKR going at it. KKR stayed strong with their intention and brought him back for Rs 3 crore.
