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IPL 2025 Auction: Mumbai Indians (MI) Bags Deepak Chahar For ₹9.25 crore
By CricShots - Nov 25, 2024 10:43 pm
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The Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 mega-auction fever has hit Jeddah, Saudi Arabia! Watch as teams like Mumbai Indians (MI) sculpt their final rosters in this thrilling bidding war. Will they find the right pieces to lift the trophy again? Buckle up for Mumbai’s strategic moves in the auction arena!

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Mumbai Indians (MI)

Retained Players: Jasprit Bumrah (₹18 cr), Suryakumar Yadav (₹16.35 cr), Hardik Pandya (₹16.35 cr), Rohit Sharma (₹16.30 cr), Tilak Varma (₹8 cr), 1 RTM available.

Auction Purse: ₹45 cr

Day 1

#1 Trent Boult – ₹12.5 Crores

trent boult
Trent Boult

Experienced New Zealand pacer Trent Boult was the final player in this set, sparking an intense bidding war between the Rajasthan Royals and Mumbai Indians. Both franchises were determined to secure the services of the seasoned left-arm fast-bowler, known for his ability to swing the ball and deliver in crucial moments. After a fierce back-and-forth, Mumbai Indians ultimately emerged victorious, signing Boult for an impressive ₹12.5 crore.

#2 Naman Dhir – ₹5.25 crore

Naman Dhir
Naman Dhir

Young talent Naman Dhir drew significant attention in the auction, with franchises like MI, RCB, DC, RR, and PBKS vying for his services. Starting at a modest base price of ₹20 lakh, his valuation quickly soared amid fierce bidding. Rajasthan Royals appeared to have secured him at ₹3.4 crore, but Mumbai Indians used their RTM option to stay in the game. Undeterred, Rajasthan raised their bid to ₹5.25 crore, only for MI to ultimately retain the promising player.

#3 Robin Minz – ₹65 Lakh

#4 Karn Sharma – ₹50 Lakh

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