IPL 2025: RCB Signs Bhuvneshwar Kumar for INR 10.75 crores on the second day of the IPL 2025 mega auction. RCB outbid Mumbai Indians and Lucknow Super Giants to secure the two-time Purple Cap winner. With a remaining purse of INR 30.65 crores, IPL 2025: RCB Signs Bhuvneshwar Kumar, a player who made his T20 debut for RCB in the 2009 Champions League T20, strengthens their bowling attack for the season ahead.
Big Spending: RCB Signs Bhuvneshwar Kumar
The second day of the auction saw a strong demand for Indian fast bowlers. Deepak Chahar was another major signing, with Mumbai Indians acquiring him for INR 9.25 crores, narrowly beating Chennai Super Kings. Delhi Capitals also used their RTM (Right to Match) option to bring back Mukesh Kumar for INR 8 crores after Punjab Kings raised his bid.
Among overseas pacers, South Africa’s Marco Jansen fetched INR 7 crores from Punjab Kings, after a battle with Mumbai Indians and Gujarat Titans.
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Franchises Adjust Spending Strategy
With finances running low, teams adopted a more cautious approach. Several big names like David Warner, Jonny Bairstow, and Shardul Thakur went unsold or were picked up at their base prices. RCB, however, engaged in some competitive bidding, including securing Krunal Pandya for INR 5.75 crores after a battle with Rajasthan Royals.
Meanwhile, Chennai Super Kings made a surprise move by signing Sam Curran for INR 2.4 crores, significantly lower than the INR 18.5 crores Punjab Kings had spent on him the previous year.
Surprises in the Auction
The auction also featured some unexpected decisions. RCB chose not to use their RTM for Will Jacks, who had impressed them last season, allowing Mumbai Indians to sign him for INR 5.25 crores. RCB also made strategic picks by acquiring former MI finishers Romario Shepherd and Tim David for INR 1.5 crores and INR 3 crores, respectively.
Notable Young Signings
Among the late auction drama, a bidding war for Delhi batter Priyansh Arya saw Punjab Kings come out on top, securing him for INR 3.8 crores. Arya had previously made waves with an outstanding performance in the Delhi Premier League 2024.
In a historic moment, Rajasthan Royals signed 13-year-old Vaibhav Suryavanshi for INR 1.1 crores. Suryavanshi, a left-handed batter and slow left-arm spinner, had already impressed with strong performances in domestic cricket and the Under-19 Asia Cup.
Auction Summary
Over the two days, IPL teams spent a total of INR 639.15 crores on 182 players, including 62 overseas players and 85 uncapped players. Interestingly, only 8 of the 14 available RTM options were used during the auction.
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