IPL 2025 Auction Set 3 and 4 Highlights: Venkatesh Iyer Sold To KKR For Whooping 23.75 Crores: The IPL 2025 auction created a rippling effect of high-voltage drama as it saw Sets 3 and 4, in which franchises splurged on marquee players. Venkatesh Iyer surpassed any other star by fetching a record-breaking INR 23.75 crore from Kolkata Knight Riders.
Included players in Set 3 were all-rounders who commanded bids. RCB bet on Marcus Stoinis for INR 11 crore in the ongoing IPL 2025 Auction. CSK grabbed Rachin Ravindra for INR 4 crore. Meanwhile, Ravichandran Ashwin was snapped by CSK at INR 9.75 crore, an additional reminder of the player’s value to T20 cricket.
Harry Brook joined the Delhi Capitals for INR 6.25 crore, tagged along with Devon Conway to CSK for the same amount. CSK added Rahul Tripathi to their squad for INR 3.40 crore, further boosting their batting lineup. Meanwhile, Harshal Patel, who proved more than one aspect of an overrated death-over bowler, re-joined Sunrisers Hyderabad at INR 8 crores in IPL 2025 Auction.
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Other notable purchases included Jake Fraser-McGurk joining the Delhi Capitals for INR 9 crores. Well-known Australian all-rounders Mitchell Marsh and Glenn Maxwell were picked up by Lucknow Super Giants and Punjab Kings for INR 3.40 crore and INR 4.20 crore, respectively. The auction demonstrated the strategy of different teams as they accumulated versatile players who could come in handy during pressured situations, setting the stage for a thrilling IPL season in 2025.
