Tue Nov 26 11:51:06 UTC 2024: ## Sunrisers Hyderabad Splurge on Star-Studded IPL 2025 Lineup in Jeddah Auction

**JEDDAH, SAUDI ARABIA** – The Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) made a significant splash at the IPL 2025 auction in Jeddah on Sunday, shelling out big money to bolster their squad with a host of high-profile players. The team’s most significant acquisition was wicketkeeper-batter Ishan Kishan, securing him for a whopping ₹11.25 crore.

The spending spree didn’t stop there. SRH also secured the services of experienced pacers Mohammed Shami (₹10 crore) and Harshal Patel (₹8 crore), surprising many with their aggressive bid for Shami, which outpaced bids from Kolkata Knight Riders and Lucknow Super Giants. The team also added spinner Rahul Chahar (₹3.2 crore), along with Abhinav Manohar (₹3.2 crore), Adam Zampa (₹2.4 crore), and Atharva Taide (₹30 lakhs).

Shami’s acquisition is particularly noteworthy, given pre-auction predictions that he wouldn’t command a high price. The fast bowler, India’s leading wicket-taker in the 2023 World Cup, is expected to spearhead SRH’s bowling attack alongside captain Pat Cummins. The team’s overall spending reflects a clear commitment to building a championship-contending roster for the upcoming season. The addition of these players, alongside existing stars like Heinrich Klaasen (₹23 crore), Pat Cummins (₹18 crore), Travis Head (₹14 crore), and Abhishek Sharma (₹14 crore), positions SRH as a serious contender in IPL 2025.

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