IPL Auction 2025: Priety Zinta and Kavya Maran’s Epic Bidding Battle for Arshdeep Singh!

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When it comes to the IPL Auction, we all know that it’s not just about the players, it’s about the drama, the bidding wars, and the occasional unexpected plot twist.

And in the 2025 IPL Auction, the spotlight wasn’t only on the players but also on the fiery battle between two iconic personalities — Preity Zinta and Kavya Maran—as they fought tooth and nail for the one and only, Arshdeep Singh.

The Battle Begins with Arshdeep Singh!

Let’s set the stage, shall we? The scene: the IPL Auction room in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. Arshdeep Singh, the young left-arm medium-fast bowler, had already made a name for himself. He was undoubtedly one of the hottest properties on the auction table. The auctioneer announces his name, and bang—the room comes alive.

But this time, it wasn’t just about the usual bidding war. No, this was different. This time, Preity Zinta, the ever-enthusiastic co-owner of Punjab Kings, and Kavya Maran, the dynamic head of Sunrisers Hyderabad, were about to clash swords.

Preity Zinta’s Bold Move

Preity Zinta, with her ever-vibrant energy and cricketing know-how, had always been a force to reckon with in the IPL. And when it came to Arshdeep Singh, she wasn’t about to let him slip through her fingers. But, to her surprise, Sunrisers Hyderabad weren’t exactly sitting back and relaxing.

Kavya Maran wasn’t holding back either. The bidding war between the two women was so intense that you could practically feel the tension in the air.

The First Shot: SRH Steps In

Arshdeep Singh's base price was set at 2 crore, but as the bidding heated up, his value soared. When Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) made their move with a bid of Rs 15.75 crore, it became clear that they were determined to bring the talented pacer into their squad.

Kavya, with her cool composure, nodded her head, and the battle seemed to be all but over. Or so we thought…

Preity Zinta Strikes Back: The RTM Card

Just when everyone thought SRH had bagged the pacer, Preity Zinta wasn’t about to let this slip. With a sly grin, she raised her Right to Match (RTM) card, signaling that Punjab Kings were ready to match SRH’s bid and keep their man. The crowd gasped. What a move! Preity had turned the tables, and it seemed like Arshdeep Singh was heading back to Punjab.

But wait—this wasn’t the end of the story.

The Final Twist: SRH Goes Big!

Not to be outdone, Kavya Maran wasn’t ready to back down. With her poker face on, she raised the bid again—Rs 18 crore! It was like the auction room had caught fire! Kavya had thrown down the gauntlet. The ball was now in Punjab Kings’ court.

Preity Zinta’s Winning RTM: Punjab Kings Get Arshdeep!

In a dramatic final move, Preity Zinta, with a steely resolve, once again raised her hand to match the Rs 18 crore bid. The auctioneer’s gavel came down, and with that, Punjab Kings had secured Arshdeep Singh for the 2025 season!

And just like that, the fight for Arshdeep Singh was over!