IPL 2025 Mega Auction: Discover The Ten Most Expensive Bowlers Acquired By Franchises

The IPL 2025 auction in Jeddah saw player prices reach new heights, with franchises spending over Rs. 150 crore on fast bowlers. The demand for top-tier bowling talent was evident as teams engaged in fierce bidding wars. Despite the high spending, Mitchell Starc's record price of Rs. 24 crores from last year remained unbeaten, though his price dropped to Rs. 11 crores this time.

Arshdeep Singh and Yuzvendra Chahal emerged as the most expensive bowlers, each fetching Rs. 18 crores. Following them were Trent Boult and Josh Hazlewood, who were both acquired for Rs. 12.5 crores. These signings highlight the premium placed on quality bowlers in the league.

Arshdeep Singh will lead Punjab Kings' bowling attack after they secured him for Rs. 18 crore, despite initially not retaining him. The team used their Right to Match (RTM) card to bring him back at a higher price.

Yuzvendra Chahal is also joining Punjab Kings for the first time in his career. With an impressive tally of 205 IPL wickets, Chahal is a significant acquisition for the team as they prepare for the new season.

Trent Boult returns to Mumbai Indians after a successful stint with Rajasthan Royals. Known for his powerplay prowess, Boult will strengthen MI's bowling lineup alongside Jasprit Bumrah.

Josh Hazlewood will play for Royal Challengers Bengaluru this season. The Australian pacer has been a key figure in limited-overs cricket and adds depth to RCB's bowling unit.

Mohammed Siraj has moved from RCB to Gujarat Titans, replacing Mohammed Shami. Siraj is expected to form a formidable partnership with Kagiso Rabada at his new franchise.

Mitchell Starc joins Delhi Capitals after an impressive performance with KKR last year. Alongside Mukesh Kumar and T. Natarajan, Starc will enhance DC's pace attack significantly.

Kagiso Rabada has signed with Gujarat Titans and will join forces with Mohammad Siraj, Ishant Sharma, and Gerald Coetzee. Rabada was previously a key player for Punjab Kings before this auction.

T. Natarajan had a strong season with SRH but struggled with injuries. Now part of Delhi Capitals, he offers an additional left-arm pace option alongside Mitchell Starc.

Bhuvneshwar Kumar moves to RCB after a long tenure with Sunrisers Hyderabad. Known for his swing bowling skills, Kumar is expected to lead RCB's pace attack along with Josh Hazlewood.

Mohammed Shami returns to Sunrisers Hyderabad after missing last season due to injury. His addition, along with Pat Cummins and Harshal Patel, strengthens SRH's pace lineup significantly.

This year's IPL auction highlighted the immense value placed on fast bowlers as teams invested heavily in strengthening their squads' bowling capabilities.