New Delhi: At the IPL 2025 mega auction, several uncapped players fetched impressive prices due to their stellar performances in domestic cricket and T20 leagues. These high bids reflect the franchise’s emphasis on tapping domestic talent who can deliver impactful performances.
Here are some Most expensive uncapped player:
Rasik Salamdar: The fast bowler is the top choice among uncapped players and is priced at Rs 6 crore. He has played for MI, KKR and DC and has shown his potential with consistent performances. Dar, who played some hot yorkers for Delhi Capitals last season, became the most expensive uncapped player as RCB shelled out Rs 6 crore for him.
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Namandir: The all-rounder was sold to Mumbai Indians for Rs 525 crore through his Right to Play (RTM) card. His strong batting ability and off-break bowling make him highly sought after. Dhir sparked a fierce bidding war in the IPL 2025 auction, with franchises like MI, RCB, DC, RR and PBKS competing fiercely.
Neha Vadra: Kings XI Punjab signed the batsman for Rs 42 crore. Vadra showed his potential with Mumbai Indians in the previous IPL season. Vadra triggered a fierce bidding war, with CSK, LSG, PBKS and DC all vying for him. After an exciting auction, PBKS bought him for Rs 420 crore while MI chose not to use their matching rights.
Abdul Samad: Samad, known for his explosive batting, was bought by Lucknow Supergiants for Rs 42 crore. Samad sparked a bidding war between RCB and LSG, with PBKS later joining the fray. LSG eventually locked him in for Rs 420 crore after PBKS pulled out and SRH did not use their playing rights.
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Ashutosh Sharma: Ashutosh Sharma, who performed well for PBKS last season, sparked a fierce bidding war between RCB and RR, but DC eventually emerged victorious for Rs 380 crore.
Abhinav Manohar: Abhinav Manohar’s all-round abilities sparked a fierce bidding war. RCB and CSK led the initial bidding with prices starting at Rs 30 lakh, with RCB pushing the price to Rs 90 lakh. CSK further increased the prices, but Gujarat Titans (GT) and SRH joined the fray as prices soared. After a fierce battle, SRH emerged victorious and acquired Manohar for Rs 320 crore.
Angkrish Raghuvansh: Angkrish Raghuvanshi witnessed a fierce bidding war between CSK and KKR for his services. KKR stuck to their intention and brought him back for Rs 3 crore.
Vaibhav Suryavansh: 13-year-old Vaibhav Suryavanshi entered the annals of IPL history as the youngest player ever to win an IPL contract. Vaibhav participated in the IPL mega auction 2025 with a base price of Rs 30 lakh, becoming the youngest player in the league’s 16-year history. The left-hander was eventually bought by the Royals, who fended off stiff competition from Delhi Capitals for a whopping Rs 110 crore for the talented teenager.
