Sun Nov 24 22:42:14 UTC 2024: ## Delhi Capitals Snag KL Rahul for ₹14 Crore in IPL 2025 Mega Auction

**New Delhi, [Date]** – In a surprising turn of events at the IPL 2025 mega auction, star batsman KL Rahul was acquired by the Delhi Capitals for ₹14 crore, a significant drop from his ₹17 crore salary with Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) in 2024. Rahul, who set a base price of ₹2 crore, saw a bidding war ensue between several teams, including Kolkata Knight Riders and Royal Challengers Bangalore, with the price exceeding ₹6 crore before Delhi Capitals ultimately secured his services.

The acquisition is considered a shrewd move by Delhi Capitals, obtaining a seasoned wicketkeeper-batsman and potential captain for a relatively lower price. Rahul, a highly accomplished batsman with 4,683 IPL runs, including 4 centuries and 37 half-centuries across 132 matches, brings a wealth of experience. His consistent performance, including over 500 runs in six seasons (520 runs last season), makes him a valuable asset.

While Rahul’s tenure with LSG ended without a title win, his departure is speculated to be partially due to reported disagreements with franchise owner Sanjeev Goenka last season. Despite this, Delhi Capitals are confident in Rahul’s abilities and see him as a key player in their future success. The auction concluded with Rahul taking a ₹3 crore pay cut compared to his previous contract.

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