Sunrisers Hyderabad Makes a Strategic Move Securing Mohammed Shami
The IPL 2025 player auction in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, is witnessing intense bidding and record-breaking deals. Sunrisers Hyderabad made a notable acquisition by securing top pace bowler Mohammed Shami for ₹10 crores.
The IPL 2025 auction, being held in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, has been highly eventful, with several high-value bids. Within hours of the auction’s commencement, records were shattered twice.
Shreyas Iyer was bought by the Punjab Kings for ₹26.75 crore, only to be surpassed shortly by Rishabh Pant, acquired by the Lucknow Super Giants for ₹27 crore.
Key Acquisition: Mohammed Shami
- Sunrisers Hyderabad made a significant acquisition by buying ace pacer Mohammed Shami for ₹10 crores.
- Shami, known for his lightning-fast deliveries, previously played for the Gujarat Titans. Recently released by the franchise, he entered the auction with a base price of ₹2 crores.
- Despite the low initial competition, Sunrisers Hyderabad strategically planned to secure Shami, eventually locking him for ₹10 crores.
Other Notable Buys in IPL 2025 Auction
- Yuzvendra Chahal – ₹18 crores (Punjab Kings)
- Jos Buttler – ₹15.75 crores (Gujarat Titans)
- KL Rahul – ₹14 crores (Delhi Capitals)
- Mohammed Siraj – ₹12.25 crores (Gujarat Titans)
- Mitchell Starc – ₹11.75 crores (Delhi Capitals)
- Kagiso Rabada – ₹10.75 crores (Gujarat Titans)
- Liam Livingstone – ₹8.75 crores (Royal Challengers Bangalore)
- David Miller – ₹7.50 crores (Lucknow Super Giants)
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- Who did Sunrisers Hyderabad acquire in the IPL 2025 auction?
- Sunrisers Hyderabad acquired Mohammed Shami for ₹10 crores.
- Where is the IPL 2025 auction being held?
- The auction is being held in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.
- What was Rishabh Pant’s acquisition price in the auction?
- Rishabh Pant was acquired for ₹27 crores by the Lucknow Super Giants.
- Which team bought Shreyas Iyer, and for how much?
- Punjab Kings bought Shreyas Iyer for ₹26.75 crores.
- Who is the most expensive player in the IPL 2025 auction?
- Rishabh Pant is the most expensive player, acquired for ₹27 crores.
- How much did Sunrisers Hyderabad spend on Mohammed Shami?
- Sunrisers Hyderabad spent ₹10 crores on Mohammed Shami.
- Which team acquired Jos Buttler, and for what price?
- Gujarat Titans acquired Jos Buttler for ₹15.75 crores.
- Who is the auctioneer for the IPL 2025 auction?
- Mallika Sagar is the auctioneer.
- Which team retained Virat Kohli and for how much?
- Royal Challengers Bangalore retained Virat Kohli for ₹21 crores.
- What is the highest bid in the IPL 2025 auction so far?
- The highest bid is ₹27 crores for Rishabh Pant by Lucknow Super Giants.
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