The Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 mini-auction fever has hit Dubai! Watch as teams like Punjab Kings (PBKS) sculpt their final rosters in this thrilling bidding war. Will they find the missing pieces to lift the trophy? Buckle up for Punjab’s strategic moves in the auction arena!
Before Auction
Retained Players: Shikhar Dhawan (c), Matthew Short, Prabhsimran Singh (wk), Jitesh Sharma (wk), Sikandar Raza, Rishi Dhawan, Liam Livingstone, Atharva Taide, Arshdeep Singh, Nathan Ellis, Sam Curran, Kagiso Rabada, Harpreet Brar, Rahul Chahar, Harpreet Bhatia, Vidwath Kaverappa, Shivam Singh
Available Purse: ₹29.1 crores
During Auction
#1 Harshal Patel – ₹11.75 crore
Harshal Patel, the 2021 Purple Cap king, sparked a fiery bidding war! Gujarat Titans opened the bidding at ₹2 crore, quickly joined by Punjab Kings eager to claim the wicket-taking sensation. Patel’s value soared past ₹6 crore and then a dizzying ₹10 crore as the two franchises locked horns. Just when things seemed settled, Lucknow Super Giants jumped in, but Punjab wouldn’t be swayed. Their unwavering determination paid off as they secured Patel for a whopping ₹11.75 crore, proving his purple prowess truly priceless!
#2 Chris Woakes – ₹4.20 crore
Chris Woakes, base price ₹2 crore, ignites a quick bidding duel between KKR, his past team, and the eager PBKS. The English all-rounder soars to ₹4.20 crore and lands in Punjab for the upcoming season.
#3 Ashutosh Sharma
Ashutosh Sharma’s chance to shine! Base price (₹20 lakh), swift paddle raise from Punjab Kings, and done! No bidding fireworks, just Sharma joining his home state Kings for a cool twenty lakh.
#4 Vishwanath Pratap Singh – ₹20 Lakh
Vishwanath Pratap Singh (₹20 lakh) finds a new kingdom with Punjab Kings! No bidding drama, just a swift handshake with his new team.
#5 Shashank Singh – ₹20 Lakh
Shashank Singh takes a bow in Punjab Kings colors for a cool twenty lakh. No fuss, no fight, just another piece added to the Kings’ puzzle.
#6 Tanay Thyagarajann – ₹20 Lakh
Tanay Thyagarajann joins the Kings! Punjab’s on a roll, snapping up another talent at base price. No drama, just another gem added to their crown
#7 Prince Choudhary- ₹20 Lakh
Another base price buy for Punjab! Prince Choudhary finds his royal court with a swift paddle raise from the Kings. No bidding war, just another piece added to the growing Punjab pride.
#8 Rilee Rossouw – ₹8 crore
Rilee Rossouw ignited a fiery bidding war! PBKS opened the attack, but DC countered fiercely, eager to bring him back. The battle raged past ₹4 crore, both franchises desperate to fill their overseas slot. Soon, the price crossed ₹6 crore, sparks flying between the paddles. Finally, after a thrilling duel, Punjab Kings emerged victorious, securing Rossouw for a hefty ₹8 crore.
