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2025 PKL Auction: Devank Dalal goes to Bengal for 2.205 Cr, Pardeep Narwal goes unsold– Highlights
Follow us for all the highlights from the 2025 PKL auction.
Arjun Deshwal and Naveen Goyat
Mohammadreza Shadouli (Rs 2.23 crore) and Devank Dalal (Rs 2.205 crore) emerged as the most expensive players of the 2025 PKL auction.
A total of ten players, for the first time in history, crossed the Rs 1 crore mark. There were some massive moves made with Arjun Deshwal signed up by Tamil Thalaivas and Naveen Kumar Goyat heading to Haryana Steelers.
The experienced Pardeep Narwal, on the other hand, found no takers.
While a total of 83 players were retained by the 12 franchises across three different categories, more than 500 players were for grabs in the 2025 auction.
As it happened:
Live Updates
- 31 May 2025 3:26 PM GMT
MASSIVE PAYDAY FOR DEVANK DALAL!
Devank Dalal, as expected, causes quite a stir in the auction room. Telugu Titans, Puneri Paltan are interested but they are no match to the Bengal Warriorz.
The Warriorz up their own bid a couple of times and ensure that the Patna Pirates don't have a FBM option. They snap up Devank for Rs 2.205 crore.
Devank is present in the venue and he is elated.
- 31 May 2025 3:19 PM GMT
Arjun Deshwal moves to Tamil Thalaivas
Surprise, surprise. Jaipur Pink Panthers do not use FBM for their star raider and captain.
Arjun Deshwal sparks interest from Telugu Titans, Puneri Paltan, and Bengal Warriors. But Tamil Thalaivas swoop in at the end to recruit him for Rs 1.5 crore.
Abhishek Bachchan with a firm shake of his head when asked about FBM.
- 31 May 2025 3:14 PM GMT
Ashu Malik goes to Dabang Delhi
No surprises there as Dabang Delhi use FBM to bring back Ashu Malik for Rs 1.90 crore.
There was interest from Telugu Titans, Puneri Paltan, and Bengal Warriors.
The Warriors even up their own bid of Rs 1.75 crore to Rs 1.90 crore, but it doesn't stop the Dabangs from using their FBM.
- 31 May 2025 3:10 PM GMT
Ashu Malik is the first raider up for grabs!
The sensational Ashu Malik is the first raider up for grabs in the 2025 PKL auction. Will Dabang Delhi use their FBM to bring their star back?
- 31 May 2025 2:59 PM GMT
Yogesh snapped up for Rs 1.125 crore
The most expensive Indian player so far in the 2025 PKL. Yogesh is snapped up for Rs 1.125 crore by the Bengaluru Bulls after a tough fight from Patna Pirates.
The Dabang Delhi have an option for FBM but they decide against it.
The Bulls finally land a player they wanted!
- 31 May 2025 2:50 PM GMT
Patna Pirates break bank for Deepak Singh
A long battle to acquire the services of Deepak Singh and Bengaluru Bulls eventually succeed to bring in him for Rs 86 lakh.
But Patna Pirates, after being no where in the picture, slyly raise their FBM card and match the bid to bring their player back!
- 31 May 2025 2:43 PM GMT
Ankush sold for base price!
A base price steal at Rs 30 lakh for Bengaluru Bulls as they bring in Ankush. Jaipur Pink Panthers not interested in FBM.
- 31 May 2025 2:42 PM GMT
Telugu Titans rope in Shubham Shinde
Telugu Titans rope in Shubham Shinde for Rs 80 lakh after a dog fight with U Mumba.
Patna Pirates have the option of FBM but choose not to go for it. Shubham Shinde will wear yellow in 2025 PKL.
