In the IPL mock auction, KL Rahul sold for Rs 29.5 crore, and Rishabh Pant received an incredible fee of
In the IPL 2025 mega auction, Rishabh Pant and KL Rahul are anticipated to be among the most sought-after names.
Rishab pant And KL Rahul Auction
Many cricket experts predict that Rishabh Pant will fetch a hefty price at the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 mega auction, as demonstrated by the fake auction held by auction broadcasters JioCinema and Star Sports. Among the initial group of high-profile players, Punjab Kings (PBKS), The Royal Challengers by Eoin Morgan, paid an incredible INR 33 crore to get Pant. The Royal Challengers (RCB), represented by their previous head coach Mike Hesson, also paid an astounding INR 29.5 crore to fellow wicket-keeper batsman KL Rahul
Prior to the IPL mega auction, Pant broke with the Delhi Capitals (DC), and he has since stated on social media that money had nothing to do with his decision. Even yet, Pant is still anticipated to command a hefty price because he is undoubtedly the most well-known player in the auction.
With an auction prize of Rs 110.5 cr, PBKS has the largest of any team and is probably going to go all out for Pant now that former DC head coach Ricky Ponting is on board.
Star Sports and Jio Cinema fake auction
expected his price to skyrocket between Rs 26 and Rs 29 crore, but he ultimately sold for a record-breaking Rs 33 crore, and rightfully so. Rishabh is one of the most explosive players in contemporary cricket in addition to being a top-order left-handed batter. He is comparable to acquiring a young MS Dhoni when combined with his experience.
as a captain and his potential to serve for many years to come. The goal of this long-term, strategic investment is to provide a strong foundation for the future. During the Star Sports and Jio Cinema fake auction, Morgan stated,
“I think players like Pant are just priceless.”Prior to the IPL mega auction, Pant broke with the Delhi Capitals (DC), and he has since stated on social media that money had nothing to do with his decision. Even yet, Pant is still anticipated to command a hefty price because he is undoubtedly the most well-known player in the auction.However, after a really strong performance in the current India-Australia first Test in Perth, KL Rahul’s stock might potentially be higher. Rahul decided to join the auction pool rather than remain with the LSG.
Rishabh Pant top priority
In order to maintain continuity beyond Virat Kohli, particularly for long-term stability, RCB would ideally give Rishabh Pant top priority. For Pant, I would have paid up to ₹32.5 crore, but I wouldn’t have done so for KL Rahul. Rahul, 32, can anchor the innings after Virat’s time because of his expertise. He also fills the crucial wicket-keeping position that DK’s departure left open because he is a local talent. After acquiring Rahul, Hesson stated, “The ultimate price would depend on the dynamics and unpredictability of the auction, even though RCB would probably make an aggressive bid for him.”
Captain Shreyas Iyer was purchased back by the reigning IPL winners Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR), who were represented in the mock auction by former player Sanjay Bangar, for Rs 21 cr.
was influenced by Venky Mysore’s quick auction strategies, which involve firmly raising the paddle to attack a player. My justification was straightforward: Shreyas is a successful captain with a track record of success, and such leadership is crucial in a fast-paced format like T20. Financial concerns may have played a role in KKR’s decision to release him; Shreyas may have demanded a larger fee that wasn’t in line with their assessment. His market value might be tested through the auction. Yes, by spending more than 15% of the purse on a captain, I went over my optimum spending limit. But a leader like him makes the team much stronger, building vital relationships with Chandrakant Pandit, management, and the support personnel. “Continuity in leadership has unmatched value in my opinion,” Bangar remarked..
- Mitchell Starc: Rs 18 cr – Mumbai Indians (MI)
- Arshdeep Singh: Rs 16.5 cr – Punjab Kings (PBKS)
- Yuzvendra Chahal: Rs 15 cr – Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH)
- Ishan Kishan: Rs 15.5 cr – Delhi Capitals (DC)
In the fake auction, former Indian cricketer Aakash Chopra, who was representing DC, acknowledged that prices would be a little higher than they should be. “We’ll all agree that the prices discussed here are a little inflated, but the names I’m taking will fit the team’s strategy,” Chopra stated.
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