IPL Auction 2025: Twitter reacted hilariously after Punjab Kings buy Shreyas Iyer for record amount

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The 2023 IPL-winning captain, Shreyas Iyer, has once again made headlines by setting a new record in the 2024 IPL mega auction.

Punjab Kings, under the leadership of co-owner Preity Zinta, secured the services of the prolific batsman for an astonishing INR 26.75 crore, making Iyer the most expensive player in IPL history.

Iyer’s acquisition was the highlight of the auction, with Punjab Kings outbidding fierce competitors Sunrisers Hyderabad and Delhi Capitals in a nail-biting battle. Armed with the largest purse entering the auction, Punjab made it clear they were willing to go all-in for their star target.

As the bidding war intensified past INR 20 crore, fans and analysts alike were left stunned. By the time the final bid settled at INR 26.75 crore, Punjab had shattered all previous records.

The record-breaking deal sparked a flurry of opinions on social media, with fans and critics divided over Punjab’s bold move.

Some questioned the team’s strategy and financial prudence, pointing out that allocating such a significant portion of the budget to a single player could jeopardize the team’s overall balance.

One fan quipped, "Punjab Kings ❌ Punjab Clowns ✅ Who even spends 26.75 crores on Shreyas Iyer? 🤯"

Another called it a misstep, writing, "PBKS have just totally blown their entire big stack advantage buying Shreyas Iyer... Spending 25% of their budget on one batter is utterly absurd."

Another user criticised the move of Punjab Kings suggesting they spent a big money on an area that should not be their priority.

That account said: "PBKS have just totally blown their entire big stack advantage buying Shreyas Iyer for 26.25 Cr."

Another X account funnily posted: "Bhai Shreyas Iyer 26+ crores. Normala Sithharaman, time to take away the purse of PBKS and DC immediately."

Shreyas Iyer’s IPL journey has been nothing short of remarkable. The Delhi Daredevils (now Capitals) picked him up in 2015 for INR 2.6 crore, a move that proved to be a masterstroke.

Scoring 439 runs in his debut season, Iyer clinched the Emerging Player of the Year award and established himself as one of the brightest young talents in the league.

Over the next six seasons with Delhi, Iyer consistently delivered, scoring over 400 runs in a season four times. His leadership qualities also shone through as he captained the side, solidifying his reputation as a dependable performer.

In 2022, Iyer signed for Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR), where he took on the captaincy and led the team to a memorable IPL title in 2023. His contributions with the bat and as a leader made him one of the most sought-after players in the auction.