IPL Auction 2025: Rs 180000000... Arshdeep Singh Bags Lottery During IPL Auction 2025
Punjab Kings secured Arshdeep Singh for Rs 18 crore at the IPL 2025 auction after a fierce bidding battle involving multiple franchises. Known for his exceptional skills, Arshdeep's 19 wickets in IPL 2024 and standout performances in the T20 World Cup showcased his prowess as a key pace bowler, affirming his value as a core player for the Punjab Kings.
IPL Auction 2025: There was a roller-coaster finish to IPL 2025 auction held in Jeddah, with the Punjab Kings retaining their star pacer Arshdeep Singh for an astronomical price of ₹18 crore using the Right-To-Match (RTM) card. The star pacer saw intense bidding with Sunrisers Hyderabad going all the way to ₹15.75 crore, followed by Rajasthan Royals and Gujarat Titans. The Punjab Kings made a move at the last bit to capture the services of the talented pacer.
Arshdeep Singh has cemented his reputation as a white-ball specialist on international soil, taking 95 wickets from 59 matches for India. An exceptional performance in the T20 World Cup, where he pocketed 17 wickets in eight matches at a magnificent average of 12.47, proved his supremacy. In the IPL, Arshdeep has been just as fearsome, taking 76 wickets from 65 games since his debut in 2019. He had an exceptional season for IPL 2024 especially with Punjab Kings, where he made the bowling department tick in tandem with Harshal Patel and took 19 wickets in 14 matches.
Punjab Kings did come across as though they would let Arshdeep go. They allowed other franchises to bid for him. However, a strategic deployment of the RTM card reposes his significance in their plans. The retention underlines PBKS's commitment to strengthening their pace attack as they now look to capitalize on Arshdeep's form and potential for the coming IPL season.