IPL 2025 Auction: Rasikh Dar to Nehal Wadhera - 20 Most Expensive Uncapped Buys at Mega Auction

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The cricketing world is abuzz with excitement after the IPL 2025 mega auction. Teams shelled out significant amounts to secure promising talent, showcasing a mix of seasoned players and emerging stars.

As the tagline of IPL suggests, many of the domestic Indian talents are set to have their opportunity in the upcoming IPL cycle. The franchises were not miser to splash out their cash for the talent they believed, as youngsters and uncapped players around the nation managed to fetch some excellent numbers.

Jammu & Kashmir pacer Rasikh Salam Dar was the most expensive player as RCB snapped him up for a monumental Rs 6 crore. Apart from that, 13-year-old Bihar boy Vaibhav Suryavanshi became the youngest player to be picked in an IPL auction, as Rajasthan Royals acquired him for Rs 1.10 crore.

IPL 2025 Auction: Rasikh to RCB, Nehal to PBKS - The Windfall of Uncapped Indian Players

Rasikh Dhar (Rs 6 Crore)

Royal Challengers Bengaluru made the biggest splash in the auction for an uncapped player by acquiring Rasikh Dhar for a whopping Rs 6 crore. This young bowler brings a combination of pace and skill, making him a critical asset for RCB's bowling attack.

Naman Dhir (Rs 5.25 Crore)

Mumbai Indians invested heavily in Naman Dhir, whose all-round capabilities are expected to strengthen both the batting and bowling departments. They went on to exercise the RTM card for him, which shows the faith MI has on the youngster.

Nehal Wadhera (Rs 4.20 crore)

Punjab Kings went all in for Nehal Wadhera and picked the local player for his big-hitting ability, which makes the youngster an exciting prospect for the upcoming season.

Abdul Samad (Rs 4.20 crore)

Abdul Samad has made his switch from SRH to Lucknow Super Giants. Despite his recent modest outings, the Kashmiri player is an excellent talent and is expected to make a lot of progress at the LSG ranks.

Ashutosh Sharma (Rs 3.80 Crore)

Delhi Capitals spent heavily on Ashutosh Sharma, an all-rounder with proven consistency in domestic cricket. He had an excellent debut season with Punjab Kings and now has shifted his base to the Capitals.

Priyansh Arya (Rs 3.80 Crore)

Priyansh Arya's acquisition by Punjab Kings further highlights the franchise's focus on young and aggressive batters. The youngster is an epitome of talent and his recent terrific exploits at the Delhi Premier League paved a massive deal for him at the IPL auction.

Anshul Kamboj (Rs 3.40 Crore)

Chennai Super Kings acquired all-rounder Anshul Kamboj, a move that aligns with their strategy to reinforce their all-round strength. Kamboj, a youngster from Haryana, has been a force in the domestic tournaments, and he is going to be a big addition for the CSK side.

Abhinav Manohar (Rs 3.20 Crore)

Sunrisers Hyderabad's significant investment in Abhinav Manohar underscores his potential as a dynamic batter in the middle order. The Karnataka batter is having a blast in the domestic circuit and now will be playing for the Orange Army. His opportunities at Gujarat Titans were sporadic and a move to SRH looks a fantastic fit.

Angkrish Raghuvanshi (Rs 3 Crore)

Kolkata Knight Riders went all in Angkrish Raghuvanshi, who made his debut for them last season. The young Mumbai batter has all the ingredients to be a success at the franchise and KKR's faith in their youngsters means Raghuvanshi continues at the franchise.

Suyash Sharma (Rs 2.60 crore)

Suyash Sharma fetched a windfall at the IPL auction as Royal Challengers Bengaluru paid a whopping amount for him. Despite a torrid IPL 2024 season with KKR, the Delhi bowler has managed a fantastic deal and will be hoping to continue his development at the Chinnaswamy Stadium

IPL 2025 Auction: 20 Most Expensive Uncapped Players