Sun Nov 24 18:53:25 UTC 2024: ## IPL 2025 Mega Auction: Stark’s Price Plummets, Iyer Makes Millions
**Jeddah, Saudi Arabia:** The IPL 2025 mega auction in Jeddah saw a mixed bag of fortunes for cricketers. While some players saw their prices skyrocket, others experienced a significant drop, creating a buzz on social media.
Australian fast bowler Mitchell Starc’s price plummeted from ₹24.75 crore in the previous auction to ₹11.75 crore this time, a surprising fall. Released by KKR, he was picked up by Delhi Capitals. Similarly, KL Rahul’s price dropped from ₹17 crore to ₹14 crore. His lower-than-expected price, despite expectations of ₹18-20 crore, is attributed to his contentious exit from Lucknow Super Giants last season. Despite speculation linking him to RCB, he was acquired by Delhi Capitals.
In contrast, some players struck gold. Venkatesh Iyer was purchased by KKR for a whopping ₹23.75 crore, a significant jump from his base price of ₹2 crore. Yuzvendra Chahal, released by Rajasthan Royals, was picked up by Punjab Kings for ₹18 crore, also a substantial increase from his base price. Another notable purchase was Ravichandran Ashwin, acquired by Chennai Super Kings for ₹9.75 crore. Mohammed Siraj was bought by Gujarat Titans for ₹12.25 crore. The contrasting fortunes of the players have become a trending topic on social media. Markram was picked by Lucknow Super Giants at his base price of ₹2 crore.
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