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PKL 2025 Auction: 10 Crorepatis, ₹37.90 Crore Spent in Record-Breaking Kabaddi Bidding War
The PKL 2025 Auction not only set financial benchmarks but also reflected strategic shifts in franchise thinking-valuing youth, continuity, and long-term investments. With ₹37.90 crores spent and marquee signings across all categories, Season 12 promises to be the most competitive and star-studded edition yet.
The Pro Kabaddi League Season 12 Player Auction rewrote history with a total spend of INR 37.90 crores, the inclusion of 10 crorepatis, and groundbreaking retention strategies. With 121 players acquired over two days, PKL solidified its status as a premium Indian sports property.
A Decade of PKL Growth
From a ₹60 lakh team purse in Season 1 to multi-crore signings in Season 12, PKL has seen a tenfold leap in its financial footprint. In 2025, for the first time, 10 players breached the ₹1 crore mark.
PKL 2025 Auction: The ₹2 Crore Club
| Player | Team | Bid Amount | Country |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mohammadreza Shadloui | Gujarat Giants | INR 2.23 Cr | Iran |
| Devank Dalal | Bengal Warriorz | INR 2.205 Cr | India |
Game-Changing Final Bid Match (FBM) Rule
The new FBM rule allowed teams to retain their released players by matching the final bid price. Franchises could exercise this for one or two seasons, improving continuity.
FBM Retentions – 2 Seasons
- Ashu Malik – Dabang Delhi K.C.
- Deepak Singh – Patna Pirates
- Md. Amaan – Puneri Paltan
- Hardeep – Haryana Steelers
- Ghanshyam Roka Magar – Haryana Steelers
FBM Retentions – 1 Season
9 players retained via FBM for a single season, reflecting the rule’s wide adoption.
Category A Signings
| Player | Team | Amount | Country |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mohammadreza Shadloui | Gujarat Giants | INR 2.23 Cr | Iran |
| Devank Dalal | Bengal Warriorz | INR 2.205 Cr | India |
| Ashu Malik | Dabang Delhi K.C. | INR 1.90 Cr | India |
| Arjun Deshwal | Tamil Thalaivas | INR 1.405 Cr | India |
| Yogesh Dahiya | Bengaluru Bulls | INR 1.125 Cr | India |
Category B Signings
| Player | Team | Amount | FBM |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ankit Jaglan | Patna Pirates | INR 1.573 Cr | Yes |
| Naveen Kumar | Haryana Steelers | INR 1.20 Cr | No |
| Guman Singh | UP Yoddhas | INR 1.073 Cr | No |
| Sachin Tanwar | Puneri Paltan | INR 1.058 Cr | No |
| Nitin Kumar | Jaipur Pink Panthers | INR 1.002 Cr | No |
Category C Signings
| Player | Team | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Akash Santosh Shinde | Bengaluru Bulls | INR 53.10 Lakhs |
| Nitin Rawal | Jaipur Pink Panthers | INR 50 Lakhs |
| Sandeep Kumar | U Mumba | INR 49 Lakhs |
| Gurdeep | Puneri Paltan | INR 47.10 Lakhs |
| Dheeraj | Bengaluru Bulls | INR 40.20 Lakhs |
Category D Signings
Aanil Mohan shattered records as the highest-paid Category D player ever.
| Player | Team | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Aanil Mohan | U Mumba | INR 78 Lakhs |
| Uday Parte | Jaipur Pink Panthers | INR 50.10 Lakhs |
| Shubham Bitake | Bengaluru Bulls | INR 9.10 Lakhs |
Story first published: Sunday, June 15, 2025, 14:33 [IST]
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