The Delhi Premier League (DPL) 2025 Auction concluded with high drama and record bids as eight franchises, including two new teams, Outer Delhi Warriors and New Delhi Tigers, competed to assemble their squads for the upcoming season. The auction, hosted by sports presenter Shefali Bagga, saw a mix of established stars and emerging talents go under the hammer, with franchise owners making bold moves to secure marquee names and future prospects.
DPL 2025 Auction Highlights
- Eight franchises participated, with a total purse of ₹1.5 crore each.
- Two new teams joined: Outer Delhi Warriors and New Delhi Tigers.
- Player categories included Marquee, Category A (senior/IPL/state), Category B (U23/U19), and Category C (U16/youth).
- Each team was allowed to retain one player ahead of the auction.
List of marquee and top-category players sold at DPL 2025 Auction
| S. No | Player | Category | Franchise | Auction Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Simarjeet Singh | Marquee | Central Delhi Kings | ₹39 lakh |
| 2 | Nitish Rana | Marquee | West Delhi Lions | ₹34 lakh |
| 3 | Digvesh Rathi | Category A | Purani Dilli | ₹28 lakh |
| 4 | Navdeep Saini | Category A | North Delhi Strikers | ₹25 lakh |
| 5 | Hrithik Shokeen | Category B | East Delhi Riders | ₹18 lakh |
| 6 | Aaryaveer Kohli | Category C | Outer Delhi Warriors | ₹12 lakh |
| 7 | Aaryavir Sehwag | Category B | South Delhi Superstarz | ₹10 lakh |
| 8 | Vedant Sehwag | Category B | New Delhi Tigers | ₹9 lakh |
| 9 | Suyash Sharma | Category A | Central Delhi Kings | ₹8 lakh |
| 10 | Mayank Yadav | Category A | West Delhi Lions | ₹7 lakh |
List of retained players for DPL 2025
| Franchise | Retained Player |
|---|---|
| New Delhi Tigers | Himmat Singh |
| Purani Dilli | Rishabh Pant |
| North Delhi Strikers | Harshit Rana |
| South Delhi Superstarz | Ayush Badoni |
| Outer Delhi Warriors | Priyansh Arya |
| East Delhi Riders | Anuj Rawat |
| West Delhi Lions | Ayush Dodeja |
| Central Delhi Kings | Jonty Sidhu |
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Notable players sold at DPL 2025 Auction
Simarjeet Singh emerged as the most expensive buy, going to Central Delhi Kings for ₹39 lakh.
Nitish Rana and Digvesh Rathi also attracted significant bids, reflecting the franchises’ focus on proven performers.
The auction saw a strong interest in young talents, with the likes of Aaryaveer Kohli (Virat Kohli’s nephew), Aaryavir and Vedant Sehwag (Virender Sehwag’s kids) securing contracts with new and existing franchises.
Teams used their Right-to-Match (RTM) cards strategically, especially for Category A and B players.
With squads finalized, teams will now begin their preparations for DPL 2025 season, set to kick off later this month. The league, now the second-richest T20 competition in India, promises high-octane action and a platform for Delhi’s best cricketing talent to shine.
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