Star batter KL Rahul will play for the Delhi Capitals in the 2025 Indian Premier League (IPL). He fetched a massive ₹14 crore from the franchise in the mega auction. It was the first time since the IPL 2018 auction that Rahul was up for bidding.

Delhi Capitals buy KL Rahul for ₹14 crore after a bidding war with CSK. His slower scoring beyond powerplay affected the price, but DC secured a steal for their new captain.

Rahul was released by LSG ahead of the 2025 IPL mega auction, after being a part of the set-up since 2022, and also leading them to the playoffs twice

Delhi Capitals, who roped KL Rahul in for 14 crores. However, despite being one of the biggest names in the auction, he had to take almost 18 per cent loss in his fee from the previous year.

Yuzvendra Chahal secures a ₹4 crore higher deal than KL Rahul in the IPL 2025 Auction, as Punjab Kings buy him for ₹18 crore.

Notably, the Lucknow Super Giants did not retain their captain and no bid was placed for him for IPL 2025 during the auction. Cricket experts have predicted that DC bosses could give reigns of the ream in the hands of KL Rahul after the departure of Rishabh Pant.

This move strengthens Delhi Capitals' batting lineup, and KL Rahul's experience and leadership skills will likely make him the ideal captaincy choice.

Rishabh Pant emerged as the most expensive player in the IPL 2025 mega auction as Lucknow Super Giants splashed Rs 27 crore to sign the star Indian wicketkeeper batter.

KL Rahul has been acquired by the Delhi Capitals for ₹14 crore at the IPL mega auction held in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. The bidding war saw intense competition, with Kolkata Knight Riders and Chennai Super Kings driving up the price before Delhi secured the deal, making Rahul its second signing of the auction.

KL Rahul who is currently in AUstralia with Team India will be heading to a new franchisee in the IPL 2025 season. Rahul will join Shreyas Iyer at Deli Capitals after franchisee sign him for ₹14 Crore during the IPL 2025 Mega Auction.

Indian cricketer KL Rahul was sold to Delhi Capitals for Rs 14 crore at the IPL Auction 2025. Pavan Naidu Updated : Nov 24, 2024, 05:47 PM IST KL Rahul has been signed by Delhi Capitals for Rs 14 crore at the IPL mega auction in Jeddah,