NEW DELHI: Allrounder Krunal Pandya will represent Royal Challengers Bengaluru in IPL 2025 after being snapped up for Rs 5.75 crore at the auction in Jeddah.
Krunal entered the auction with a base price of Rs 2 crore, and RCB initiated the bidding. Rajasthan Royals soon joined the fray, sparking an intense bidding battle.
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Ultimately, RCB outbid the Royals to secure the experienced allrounder.
Krunal previously played for Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) from 2022, signing for Rs 8.25 crore after a competitive bidding war with Gujarat Titans.
Prior to LSG, he was a crucial member of Mumbai Indians from 2016 to 2021, contributing significantly to their success.
In his IPL career, spanning 127 matches, Krunal has scored 1,647 runs and taken 76 wickets, underscoring his value as a reliable allrounder.