In a groundbreaking second for the Indian Premier League (IPL), Shreyas Iyer has been offered to Punjab Kings (PBKS) for a record-breaking ₹26.75 crore on the IPL 2025 mega public sale held in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. This monumental bid not solely made Iyer the costliest participant in IPL historical past but additionally surpassed the earlier file set by Australian pacer Mitchell Starc, who was purchased for ₹24.75 crore within the final public sale.
A historic acquisition by Punjab Kings
The public sale passed off on Sunday (November 24) and Iyer’s acquisition by Punjab Kings marked a big funding for the franchise, which retained solely two gamers forward of the public sale and entered with a considerable funds of ₹110.5 crore. The bidding for Iyer was intense, involving a three-way contest amongst Punjab Kings, his former crew Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR), and Delhi Capitals (DC), all of whom have been desirous to safe the gifted middle-order batsman. Iyer’s launch from KKR after main them to their third IPL title in 2024 got here as a shock, particularly contemplating his spectacular efficiency through the season the place he scored 351 runs in 14 matches at a strike fee of 146.86. His means to carry out below stress and his management expertise made him a main goal for franchises seeking to strengthen their squads.
Iyer’s spectacular observe file
Shreyas Iyer has been a constant performer within the IPL since making his debut for Delhi Daredevils (now Delhi Capitals) in 2015. Over 116 matches, he has gathered 3,127 runs at a mean of 32.23 and a strike fee of 127.47, together with 21 half-centuries. His prowess towards spin and skill to anchor innings have made him a useful asset.Along with his IPL success, Iyer has additionally made important contributions in home cricket, not too long ago scoring a blistering 130 not out off simply 57 balls within the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy. He has proven exceptional type this season, together with two centuries within the Ranji Trophy and a career-best rating of 233 towards Odisha.
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Right here’s how followers reacted:
Shreyas Iyer creates waves within the IPL Public sale 💥
Punjab Kings safe him for a record-breaking 26.75 crores! 🤯🔥 pic.twitter.com/5RSwUSTHm7
— Abu Bakar Tarar (@abubakartarar_) November 24, 2024
LADIES AND GENTLEMAN – YOU’RE LOOKING AT THE MOST EXPENSIVE PLAYER IN IPL HISTORY
Shreyas Iyer Bought out To PUNJAB KINGS for 26.75 Cr 💸💸💰 pic.twitter.com/TeOH67GOB3
— Deepak singh (@Deepaks16615035) November 24, 2024
Ye Shreyas Iyer ko kuch jyada he nahi mil gya paisa?????#IPLAuction
— Easy man (@Simple__Banda_) November 24, 2024
Shreyas Iyer for 26.75 for Punjab kings.
This sums up punjab season and motive why they’re unable to make core since 12 months’s pic.twitter.com/MW8pl1h9vC— Mayavi Maarich (@MayaviMaarich) November 24, 2024
Shreyas Iyer proper now.. pic.twitter.com/hJwUS3ikod
— Sunny Kesh (@Sunnykesh) November 24, 2024
Shreyas Iyer proper now pic.twitter.com/qdQPoKo9Jc
— Jagrizzz🎀💗🧸 (@kandapohaa) November 24, 2024
Ricky Ponting and Shreyas Iyer’s reunion: from Delhi to Punjab! pic.twitter.com/29l2mtvkID
— Nut Boult (@NutBoult) November 24, 2024
Shreyas Iyer for now. pic.twitter.com/vNxLm3bIhq
— Ankita (@Saymyname037) November 24, 2024
Shreyas Iyer to punjab at 26.75cr 😱😱
Bombay to punjab lastly declare 🥶.#ShreyasIyer #IPLAuction2025 pic.twitter.com/6rIrNiBLyT
— Anjali Arora Crew (@AnjaliArora76) November 24, 2024
🚨RECORD ALERT🚨
SHREYAS IYER BECOMES THE MOST EXPENSIVE PLAYER IN IPL HISTORY!!!
26.75 Cr For PBKS for SHREYAS IYER
THE MOST EXPENSIVE PLAYER IN IPL HISTORY!!!#IPLAuction #IPLAuction2025 #ShreyasIyer #IPL2025 pic.twitter.com/qWDDjsflZN
— Jitendra choudhary (@JitendraCh92717) November 24, 2024
shreyas iyer for 26 cr 😭😭😭🙏🏻 PBKS goes loopy bhai
— Shubh (@kadaipaneeeer) November 24, 2024
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