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In a thrilling display of competitive bidding, Yuzvendra Chahal was snapped up by Punjab Kings for a massive INR 18 crore at the IPL Auction 2025, marking one of the most exciting moments of the day.

The IPL veteran, who played a pivotal role in Rajasthan Royals' success during IPL 2024, was in high demand after a stellar season that saw him claim the prestigious Purple Cap as the highest wicket-taker in the tournament.

Yuzvendra Chahal IPL Auction Price History

The bidding frenzy kicked off with a base price of INR 2 crore, and it didn’t take long for the race to heat up. Gujarat Titans were the first to enter the bidding war, with Chennai Super Kings (CSK) quickly jumping in to contest the bid. Within moments, the bid had escalated to INR 5.75 crore, with both teams showing their intent.

However, the real action began when Punjab Kings entered the fray, pushing the bid to INR 6 crore. Gujarat Titans, not willing to back down, raised the stakes, but it was Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) that soon emerged as a serious contender, pushing the bid to INR 7.25 crore. From there, it was a full-blown bidding war.

As the bid crossed INR 10 crore, the tension in the room heightened. Chahal, who had been one of Rajasthan Royals' star performers in IPL 2024 with a hat-trick and a five-wicket haul, was now the centre of attention. Punjab Kings and LSG continued to raise the price, with the bid skyrocketing to INR 14 crore.

Just when it seemed like the bidding war had reached its peak, Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) entered the scene with a bid of INR 14.25 crore. But Punjab was relentless. Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) soon joined the battle, taking the bid to INR 17 crore. In a final twist, Punjab Kings raised their paddle once more, pushing the price to an eye-watering INR 18 crore, ultimately sealing the deal.

Yuzvendra Chahal, who has now moved from Rajasthan Royals to Punjab Kings for a record price, continues to solidify his place as one of the IPL’s premier bowlers. With his consistent performances, including being the first bowler to reach 200 IPL wickets, Chahal's move to Punjab Kings is bound to make a significant impact on the franchise in IPL 2025.

Chahal’s IPL journey has been remarkable, with the spinner having previously been part of Royal Challengers Bangalore before joining Rajasthan Royals in 2022. With IPL 2025 just around the corner, Chahal’s fresh chapter with Punjab Kings is set to bring new excitement to the tournament.