Veteran leg-spinner Yuzvendra Chahal has become the most expensive spinner in the history of the Indian Premier League (IPL) after being bought by Punjab Kings for INR 18 crore at the IPL 2025 Mega Auction. Chahal, who registered himself for the auction at a base price of INR 2 crore, was in high demand despite being released by Rajasthan Royals ahead of the auction.
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Chahal’s IPL career began with Mumbai Indians in 2013, where he played just one match. In 2014, he joined Royal Challengers Bangalore, where he became one of the league's most consistent performers. Over his seven seasons with RCB (2014-2021), Chahal took 139 wickets in 113 matches. In 2022, he moved to Rajasthan Royals and continued his strong performances, taking 66 wickets in three seasons.
The bidding for Chahal at the IPL 2025 auction saw intense competition, with Gujarat Titans, Chennai Super Kings, Sunrisers Hyderabad, and Lucknow Super Giants all involved in a heated contest. Ultimately, Punjab Kings secured the spinner’s services with a winning bid of INR 18 crore.
