IPL Auction 2025: Sunrisers Hyderabad Secures Harshal Patel For Rs. 8 Crore In Jeddah

During the IPL 2025 mega auction in Jeddah, Harshal Patel, an Indian right-arm fast bowler, was acquired by Sunrisers Hyderabad for Rs. 8 crore. This purchase followed intense bidding on the event's first day.

Harshal Patel became the second player signed by SRH that day. Following his acquisition, Sunrisers Hyderabad had Rs. 27 crores left in their budget.

Patel began his IPL career with Royal Challengers Bengaluru in 2012 and remained there until 2017. He then played for Delhi Daredevils until 2020. In 2021, he returned to RCB and had a standout season, equalling Dwayne Bravo's record of 32 wickets in a single season and earning the Purple Cap.

Renowned for his slower deliveries and variations, Patel excels in the death overs. In IPL 2021, he took five wickets against Mumbai Indians, becoming the first to achieve this feat against them. His success continued with Punjab Kings in IPL 2024.

Before the IPL 2025 auction, Punjab Kings released Harshal Patel. The 34-year-old pacer was listed in Set 4 under the all-rounder category alongside players like Ravichandran Ashwin and Glenn Maxwell. His base price was set at Rs. 2 crore.