IPL Auction 2021: 5 Most Interesting Bidding Wars

IPL auction 2021 observed a total of 57 players finding their ways into new franchises. 35 Indian players and 22 overseas players were sold during the auction. The eight franchises spent 145.30 crore rupees in the auction.  Franchises engaged in interesting bidding wars, which ultimately resulted in few cricketers attracting heavy amounts for themselves.

The intense bidding competition escalated cricketers’ prices and some of them earned more than five to ten times their initial reserve price. However, franchises did not refrain from spending crores to acquire their favourite options. Here we take a glance at the five most interesting bidding wars in IPL auction 2021.

IPL Auction 2021: 5 Most Interesting Bidding Wars

Chris Morris

Chris Morris’ bid started with his base price of 75 lakh. He eventually went to Rajasthan Royals for Rs. 16.25 crore. Mumbai Indians were the first franchise to bid for the South African all-rounder. Later, there was a continuous competition between Royal Challengers Bangalore and Mumbai Indians till Rs. 9 crore.

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Rajasthan Royals entered the bidding war at Rs. 9 crores and a bidding struggle arose between Rajasthan Royals and Punjab Kings. At Rs. 16.25 crore, Morris found his way into Rajasthan Royals squad. Chris Morris played for Royal Challengers Bangalore in IPL 2020. He has played 70 IPL matches so far, grabbing 80 wickets.

Kyle Jamieson

New Zealand pace Kyle Jamieson, whose bid commenced with Rs. 75 lakh base price, witnessed a narrow battle between Delhi Capitals and Royal Challengers Bangalore. Both these franchises engaged in heavy bidding till Rs. 7.50 crore.

Punjab Kings made their way into the bid with Rs. 7.75 crore. Thereafter, a close bidding war followed between Royal Challengers Bangalore and Punjab Kings. At Rs. 15 crore bid, Punjab Kings moved out of the bid and Royal Challengers Bangalore eventually bought Kyle Jamieson at Rs. 15 crores. The right-arm pacer will be making a debut in IPL 2021.

Jhye Richardson

Bid for Jhye Richardson began at his base price of Rs. 1.5 crore. Royal Challengers Bangalore and Delhi Capitals engaged in close competition at the start. Punjab Kings entered the bid at Rs. 8 crore price. Royal Challengers Bangalore kept on bidding against Punjab Kings until the latter won the bid at Rs. 15 crores.

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Royal Challengers opted out of the bid at Rs. 15 crores and the Australian pacer Richardson found his way in Punjab Kings franchise. Jhye Richardson will be debuting in IPL 2021. He represents Perth Scorchers in Big Bash League.

Glenn Maxwell

A close battle followed between Royal Challengers Bangalore and Kolkata Knight Riders for Glenn Maxwell. Australian all-rounder’s bid started at Rs. 2 crore base price and KKR opted out of the bid at Rs. 4.4 crore. Later, Chennai Super Kings entered the bidding war with Rs. 4.6 crore. CSK and RCB engaged in a long bidding battle until the latter finally bought the Maxwell at Rs. 14.25 crore.

Glenn Maxwell has played 82 matches in Indian Premier League, in which he accounts for 1505 runs. He played for Kings XI Punjab in IPL 2020 and scored only 108 runs in 12 games.

Moeen Ali

Moeen Ali’s bid started with his base price of Rs. 2 crores. Punjab Kings and Chennai Super Kings showed a great interest in capturing the English spinner on their side. The bid went on till Rs. 7 crores when Punjab Kings opted out of the bid. Moeen Ali comes in CSK as a replacement for Harbhajan Singh, who was released by Chennai Super Kings ahead of IPL auction 2021.

Moeen Ali played for Royal Challengers Bangalore from IPL 2018 to IPL 2020. He has appeared in 19 matches so far taking 10 wickets. Now, the English all-rounder is all set to represent Chennai Super Kings in IPL 2021.

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