Mon Nov 25 12:32:30 UTC 2024: ## Bhuvneshwar Kumar Headlines Day 2 of IPL 2025 Mega Auction

**Jeddah, Saudi Arabia:** The IPL 2025 mega auction in Jeddah continued its whirlwind pace on Day 2, with Indian pacers commanding the highest bids. Veteran Bhuvneshwar Kumar became the most expensive purchase, fetching a staggering Rs 10.75 crore for Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) after a fierce bidding war with Lucknow Super Giants (LSG).

Other Indian pacers also saw their value skyrocket. Akash Deep (LSG) and Mukesh Kumar (DC) each went for Rs 8 crore, Deepak Chahar (MI) for Rs 9.25 crore, and Tushar Deshpande (RR) for Rs 6.50 crore. The high prices paid for these bowlers highlight the intense competition among franchises and the premium placed on experienced Indian pace talent. Chennai Super Kings (CSK) notably missed out on acquiring two of their loyalists, Deshpande and Chahar.

Over Rs 550 crore has been spent by franchises so far in the auction. With Day 2 concluding, the remaining purse for each team varies significantly: RCB (Rs 14.15 crore), CSK (Rs 13.20 crore), GT (Rs 11.90 crore), MI (Rs 11.05 crore), PBKS (Rs 10.90 crore), KKR (Rs 8.55 crore), LSG (Rs 6.85 crore), RR (Rs 6.65 crore), SRH (Rs 5.15 crore), and DC (Rs 3.80 crore). Day 1 saw 72 players sold and 12 unsold, bringing the total number of players auctioned thus far to 84. The auction continues.

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