Good afternoon and welcome to our coverage of the IPL Auction 2022 in Bengaluru. With their eyes set on future investments and buying long term leaders, the franchises will be looking to mix up some big names and a lot more emerging ones.
Among the 10 marquee players, David Warner, Shreyas Iyer and Pat Cummins could go for megabucks. They are proven performers, who double their value as potential captains. They will pique the interest of Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB), Punjab Kings and Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) — franchises in search of a concrete leadership group.
2:14 p.m.
There is a medical emergency in the auction hall. The auctioneer Hugh Edmeades has collapsed. Auction halted for now
Wanindu Hasaranga, with a base price of Rs. 1 cr., is next. Punjab Super Kings appear keen for the Sri Lankan all-rounder. RCB presents stiff competition to Punjab as the bid has now been raised to Rs. 8.75cr by RCB. Lots of discussion going on in the Punjab camp. The bid has reached Rs. 10cr. by Punjab. RCB outbids again with Rs. 10.25cr. Both the teams seem desperate to grab the young Sri Lankan. And Punjab is in a huddle again.
Deepak Hooda-base price of Rs. 75 lakh. RR starts the bid. RCB bids at Rs. 95 lakhs. Current bid of Rs. 1.50cr by RR. MI joins the bidding with Rs. 1.80 cr. Now CSK comes in and suddenly the bid has raced. CSK with a bid of Rs. 3.40cr. Lucknow is in, with a bid of Rs. 3.60cr. CSK really going for Hooda. A surprising turn of events, as the bid crosses the Rs. 5cr mark. Lucknow bids Rs. 5.75cr. Sold to Lucknow Super Giants for Rs. 5.75cr.
1:56 p.m.
Harshal Patel, who shone bright in the last season with the most number of wickets is next, with a base price of Rs. 2cr. RCB and CSK fight over the right-handed medium-pace bowler. SRH joins the bidding war. RCB doesn’t want to let go of their precious all-rounder. The bid has raised to Rs. 6.75cr. And SRH bids Rs. 7cr. RCB seems to be worried about their purse. With Rs. 50cr left in their purse, they are pondering over it.Meanwhile, the bid has been raised to Rs. 9.25cr by RCB. SRH tries to outbid RCB with Rs. 9.50cr. RCB gets ahead. SRH is not giving up. It’s a crazy bid run. We have reached Rs. 10.75cr by RCB. Sold to RCB for Rs. 10.75cr.
1:51 p.m.
Shakib Al Hasan with a base price of Rs. 2 cr is next. Goes unsold.
Next up is Jason Holder with a base price of Rs. 1.50. Expectedly, the bids have raced. All franchises are racing to bag the tall West Indian all-rounder who has proved his value in T20s. The bid is at Rs. 5.50cr by Lucknow. RR bid at Rs. 6.50cr. Lucknow matches and outbids Royals with a bid of Rs. 6.75cr. DC competing with Lucknow. The bid has reached Rs. 7.75cr with Lucknow. RR bids Rs. 8cr. Lucknow raises the bid with Rs. 8.25cr. Sold to Delhi Capitals for Rs. 8.75cr.
1:48 p.m.
Next set is All-rounders
Nitish Rana– base price Rs. 1cr. RCB opens the bid at the base price. KKR not showing interest for now. MI goes head-to-head with RCB. And now KKR joins. And suddenly, the bid has raised to Rs. 4.80cr by KKR. CSK joins with Rs. 5cr. Even with only Rs. 28 cr left in the purse, KKR doesn’t seem to be ready to let go of their left handed all-rounder. Lucknow Super Giants join the bidding war. Rs. 8cr bid by KKR. Sold to KKR for Rs. 8cr.
Set 3 begins with Dwayne Bravo with a base price of Rs. 2cr. CSK opens the bidding, continuing the persistent confidence in the West Indian all-rounder. Sunrisers Hyderabad wants in. Bid is at Rs. 3cr by SRH. CSK bids Rs. 3.20cr. DC joins with a bid of Rs. 3.4 cr. CSK raises the bid with Rs. 3.60. DC retaliates with Rs. 3.80cr. CSK at Rs. 4cr. DC going head to head with CSK, bids Rs. 4.20cr. Sold to CSK for Rs. 4.40cr.
1:36 p.m.
This concludes the Set 2.
Steve Smith is next with a base price of Rs. 2cr. Surprising! No bids. He goes unsold.
Suresh Raina for a base price of Rs. 2cr. No interest shown in the left handed batter. Unsold
1:34 p.m.
Next is Devdutt Padikal with a base price of Rs. 2cr. Franchises jump in to bag the Indian left-handed batter who had a dream run in the last couple of IPL seasons. MI, CSk, Rajasthan Royals vying for the lanky opener. The bid is already at Rs. 7.5cr by MI. RR deliberating. And they raise the bid to Rs. 7.75cr. Sold to Rajasthan Royals for Rs. 7.75cr.
David Miller goes under the hammer with a base price of Rs. 1cr. No interest shown by any franchise. The explosive left handed batter’s lack of form has hindered his chances. Unsold. The South African has failed to generate any interest among the buyers. Surprising, to say the least!
Jason Roy is next with a base price of Rs. 2 cr. Gujarat Titans bid at the base price for the English batter. Sold to Gujarat Titans For Rs. 2cr.
1:27 p.m.
Batters in Set 2
Robin Uthappa– base price Rs. 2cr. CSK bids at the base price straightaway, looking to retain the classy right handed batter. Sold to CSK for Rs. 2cr at the base price.
Shimron Hetmeyer is next with a base price of Rs. 1.50cr. Rajasthan Royals bid at the base price. DC comes in with Rs.1.60cr. Keen to retain the flamboyant West Indian batter, DC competes with RR. Bid has been raised to 4cr. This is getting interesting as RR and DC vie for the explosive batter. Bid has been raised to Rs.6.25cr by DC. After brief deliberations in both the camps, the bid rises to 8cr. RR outbids Delhi. Sold to Rajasthan Royals for Rs. 8.50cr.
Bidding starts with Manish Pandey at a base price of Rs. 1 crore. Sunrisers Hyderabad start the bid at Rs. 1cr. Delhi jumps in with Rs.1.10 cr. DC goes head to head with Hyderabad. Lucknow raises the stakes with a bid of Rs. 3.2 cr. Sold to Lucknow Super Giants for Rs. 4.60 cr.
12:54 p.m.
A list of the 10 marquee players and their new franchises:
Shikhar Dhawan– Rs. 8.25cr- sold to Punjab Kings
R. Ashwin– Rs. 5cr- sold to Rajasthan Royals
Pat Cummins– Rs. 7.25cr- sold to Kolkata Knight Riders
Kagiso Rabada– Rs. 9.25cr- sold to Punjab Kings
Trent Boult– Rs. 8cr- sold to Rajasthan Royals
Shreyas Iyer– Rs. 12.25cr- sold to Kolkata Knight Riders
Mohammed Shami– Rs. 6.25cr- sold to Gujarat Titans
Faf Du Plessis– Rs. 7cr- sold to Royal Challengers Bangalore
Quinton De Kock– Rs. 6.75cr- sold to Lucknow Supergiants
David Warner– Rs. 6.25 cr.- sold to Delhi Capitals
12:53 p.m.
David Warner is the last player from the marquee list with a base price of Rs. 2 crore. Delhi starts the bidding. CSK competes for the left-handed Australian, who seem to have fallen out of grace of his previous franchise, Hyderabad. Mumbai sees an opportunity and joins the bidding. Delhi holds on to their belief in the explosive batter. Sold to DC for Rs. 6.25 crore.
12:50 p.m.
Quinton De Kock with a base price for Rs. 2 crore. After a brief unbelievable silence, Lucknow starts the bid. CSK going toe-to-toe with Lucknow for the South African. CSK bows out. Lucknow at the forefrunt with Rs. 4.20 crore. MI jumps in, competing with Lucknow who seem desperate to clinch the batsmen. Bid at Rs. 5.25 crore by Lucknow. DC joins the bidding war for the left-handed batter. Sold to Lucknow for Rs.6.75 crore.
12:46 p.m.
Faf Du Plessis– Rs. 2 crore base price. CSK starts the bid. Delhi joins with Rs. 4 crore. Stiff competition between CSK and DC for the experienced South African batsmen. RCB bids at Rs. 6.50 crore. Delhi comes back with 6.75 crore. RCB bids for Rs. 7 crore. Sold to RCB.
12:43 p.m.
Mohammed Shami with a base price of Rs. 2 crore, sold to Gujarat Titans for Rs. 6.25 crore.
12:38 p.m.
Shreyas Iyer– one of the highly sought player by franchises is up for bid now at a base price of Rs. 2 crore. And immediately, a bidding war ensues between Lucknow giants and Delhi Capitals. And now KKR joins. The bid has already raised to Rs. 9.75 crore by KKR. Now Gujarat jumps in with a Rs. 10 crore bid. 11.25 crore by KKR. Sold to Kolkata Knight Riders for Rs. 12.25 crore
12:35 p.m.
Trent Boult starts with a base price of Rs. 2 crore. Amidst a stiff competition between MI and RR, Boult sold to Rajasthan Royals for Rs. 8 crore.
Kagiso Rabada with a base price of 2 crore. A bidding war is ensuing between Delhi Capitals and Gujarat Titans over the South African pacer. And now Punjab joins the bidding with 8.20 crore bid. Titans raise their bid to 9 crore. 9.25 crore bid by Punjab. Sold to Punjab Kings.
12:25 p.m.
Pat Cummins sold to Kolkata Knight Riders for Rs. 7.25crore. His base price was 2 crore.
12:04 p.m.
Shikhar Dhawan goes to Punjab for Rs. 8.25 crore.
The auction begins with a thanks to the broadcasters, support staff and the players.
The first player to go under the hammer is Shikhar Dhawan. Starting with a base price of Rs. 2 crore. 2crore 20 lakh bid by Delhi. 2.40 crore by Rajasthan royals. Delhi-2.60 crore-Royals 2.80. Rs. 3crore Delhi. 3.20-royals. 3.40-Delhi. 360-royals. 380-delhi. 460 by delhi. 480 by royals. 5crore by delhi. Punjab 5.25 jumps in-5.75 punjab kings. 600 delhi. 6.25crore Punjab. Delhi 6.50- Punjab 6.75 crore- 7crore Delhi- 7.25 punjab. 7.50 delhi. 8.25 punjab. Sold to Punjab.
Ravichandran Ashwin with a base price of 2 crore. Delhi starts the bid. 220 for Royals. Delhi-2.40. ROyals-2.60. Delhi-2.80. Royals-3crore. Delhi 3.20. Royals-3.40. Delhi-3.60. Delhi-4crore. Royals-4.20. Delhi-4.80. Rajasthan-5.crore. Sold to Rajasthan.
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