Sun Nov 24 16:28:26 UTC 2024: ## Kolkata Knight Riders Splurge ₹23.75 Crore on Venkatesh Iyer in IPL 2025 Mega Auction

**Jeddah, Saudi Arabia:** The IPL 2025 mega auction witnessed a flurry of high-profile acquisitions, with franchises shelling out massive sums for top talent. Venkatesh Iyer emerged as one of the biggest winners, being acquired by the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) for a staggering ₹23.75 crore, making him the third most expensive player of the auction.

The auction saw a bidding war for several Indian players. Rishabh Pant was purchased by Lucknow Super Giants for ₹27 crore, while Shreyas Iyer went to Punjab Kings for ₹26.75 crore.

Other notable transactions included:

* **Delhi Capitals:** Secured England’s Harry Brook for ₹6.25 crore and young Jake Fraser-McGurk for ₹9 crore.
* **Chennai Super Kings (CSK):** Acquired Devon Conway for ₹6.25 crore, Rahul Tripathi for ₹3.40 crore, and Ravisrinivasan Ashwin for ₹9.75 crore through the Right to Match (RTM) card. They also retained Rachin Ravindra via RTM for ₹4 crore.
* **Sunrisers Hyderabad:** Secured the services of Harshal Patel for ₹8 crore.
* **Lucknow Super Giants:** Picked up Aiden Markram for his base price of ₹2 crore.

Several prominent players remained unsold, including Team India’s Devdutt Padikkal and David Warner. The auction showcased a mix of high-value acquisitions and strategic picks, setting the stage for a thrilling IPL 2025 season.

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