The Pro Kabaddi League (PKL) 2025 auction kicked off with a record-breaking day, as ten players crossed the ₹1 crore mark for the first time in PKL history. Teams went all out to secure top talent, reshaping their squads for the upcoming season.
PKL 2025 Auctions: Biggest Buys of the Day
Iranian all-rounder Mohammadreza Shadloui Chiyaneh emerged as the most expensive player, with Gujarat Giants securing him for a whopping ₹2.23 crore. This is Shadkoui’s third instance on the trot of securing above ₹2 Crores in IPL auctions. Bengal Warriors made a bold move by acquiring Devank Dalal for ₹2.205 crore, making him the second-most expensive player.
Several franchises focused on strengthening their defensive units, with Yogesh Bijender Dahiya joining Bengaluru Bulls for ₹1.125 crore. Surprisingly, Fazel Atrachali, one of the most experienced defenders, was picked up at his base price of ₹30 lakh.
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Surprise Picks and Unsold Players
While many players fetched high bids, Pardeep Narwal, the most successful raider in PKL history, went unsold on Day 1, shocking fans. However, he is expected to be picked up on Day 2, when teams finalize their squads.
What Players Teams Bought On Day 1 of PKL 2025 Auctions?
Here’s a team-wise breakdown of all the players purchased on Day 1 of the PKL 2025 auction:
Gujarat Giants
- Mohammadreza Shadloui Chiyaneh – ₹2.23 crore
Bengal Warriors
- Devank Dalal – ₹2.205 crore
- Nitesh Kumar – ₹20.25 lakh (FBM: 1 Season)
Bengaluru Bulls
- Yogesh Bijender Dahiya – ₹1.125 crore
- Ankush – ₹30 lakh
- Sanjay Dhull – ₹60 lakh
Dabang Delhi
- Fazel Atrachali – ₹30 lakh
- Ashu Malik – ₹1.90 crore (FBM: 2 Seasons)
- Amir Hossein Bastami – ₹30 lakh
- Surjeet Singh – ₹20 lakh
Patna Pirates
- Ankit Jaglan – ₹1.573 crore (FBM: 1 Season)
- Deepak Singh – ₹86 lakh (FBM: 2 Seasons)
- Sanket Sawant – ₹40.5 lakh
- Maninder Singh – ₹20 lakh
Tamil Thalaivas
- Pawan Sehrawat – ₹59.5 lakh
- Arjun Deshwal – ₹1.405 crore
Telugu Titans
- Bharat – ₹81 lakh
- Vijay Malik – ₹51.5 lakh (FBM: 1 Season)
- Shubham Shinde – ₹80 lakh
UP Yoddhas
- Mahender Singh – ₹20 lakh (FBM: 1 Season)
- Guman Singh – ₹1.0725 crore
U Mumba
- Rinku Sharma – ₹21 lakh (FBM: 1 Season)
Jaipur Pink Panthers
- Nitin Kumar Dhankhar – ₹1.0025 crore
- Manjeet Dahiya – ₹40 lakh
Puneri Paltan
- Sachin Tanwar – ₹1.0575 crore
Haryana Steelers
- Naveen Kumar – ₹1.20 crore
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