KKR break the financial institution for Venkatesh Iyer, purchase him again for Rs 23.75 crore at IPL mega public sale | Cricket Information

NEW DELHI: Venkatesh Iyer turned out to be a shock star on the IPL 2025 mega public sale, with reigning champions Kolkata Knight Riders splashing a large Rs 23.75 crore to convey him again into the fold.
The left-handed Iyer, who was not retained by KKR forward of the public sale, has scored 1,326 runs in 50 IPL matches.
Iyer entered the public sale with a base worth of Rs 2 crore, with KKR making the primary transfer. Lucknow Tremendous Giants (LSG) rapidly tried to outbid them. Iyer was a key participant in KKR’s title-winning run final season, and the bidding battle heated up.

Regular paddle lifts continued at each the LSG and KKR tables as the worth climbed. LSG raised the bid to Rs 6 crore, however quickly dropped out, leaving KKR within the lead at Rs 7.75 crore – a possible steal. Nevertheless, simply when it appeared like KKR had it, a brand new contender entered: Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB).
The bidding battle intensified because the bid soared previous Rs 12 crore, with KKR pushing it to Rs 14 crore and RCB combating again. The competitors heated up, and the worth skyrocketed to Rs 18 crore after which Rs 19 crore, with KKR ultimately taking it to Rs 19.25 crore.
The paddles stored rising because the bid raced previous Rs 20 crore, with KKR holding the lead at Rs 20.75 crore.
RCB, although, was not backing down. Because the bidding reached new heights, it touched Rs 23.75 crore. RCB, after some fierce back-and-forth, ultimately dropped out, and Iyer was offered to KKR for Rs 23.75 crore.