IPL Auction 2025: Punjab Kings rope in Arshdeep Singh for ₹18 crore using RTM
Live MintArshdeep Singh became the first player to be sold in the IPL 2025 mega auction on Sunday when his former franchise Punjab Kings used the right-to-match card to secure the services of the left-arm pacer in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. After a fierce bidding war among Chennai Super Kings, Gujarat Titans, Delhi Capitals, Sunrisers Hyderabad and Rajasthan Royals, the Indian was sold to SRH for ₹15.75 crore. Moments before Pant emerged as the most expensive player, Iyer surpassed the record held by Australian pacer Mitchell Starc, who was bought by Kolkata Knight Riders for ₹24.75 crore in the last auction. Starc got a much lower price this time and was sold to Delhi Capitals for ₹11.75 crore, while England's Jos Buttler went to Gujarat Titans for ₹15.75 crore.