The PKL 2025 Auction is already setting the kabaddi world on fire. Held over two days, May 31 and June 1, the auction for Pro Kabaddi League Season 12 has already delivered some jaw-dropping signings, record-breaking bids, and unexpected turns. With over 500 players in the pool and all 12 franchises fighting for top talent, this year’s auction is bigger and bolder than ever.
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Mohammedreza Shadloui Breaks Records Again
The bidding war kicked off in high drama as Iranian all-rounder Mohammedreza Shadloui Chiyaneh fetched a massive ₹2.23 crore. Gujarat Giants didn’t hesitate to go all in for the star, making him the highest-paid player so far. This is the third consecutive year Shadloui has crossed the ₹2 crore mark—solid proof of his dominance on the mat.
Devank Dalal & Ashu Malik Steal the Show
Among Indian stars, Devank Dalal went for a whopping ₹2.205 crore to Bengal Warriors—just a shade under Shadloui’s record. Dalal was the top raider last season and clearly continues to be a hot asset.
Ashu Malik, another dynamic raider, was brought back by Dabang Delhi through the Final Bid Match (FBM) rule for a cool ₹1.90 crore. The auction confirmed that Category A raiders are still the most sought-after players in the league.
Big Surprises: Fazel at Base Price & Pawan’s Late Bid
Veteran Iranian defender Fazel Atrachali going for just ₹30 lakhs stunned many. The league’s all-time top tackler was picked up by Dabang Delhi at base price—something no one saw coming.
Even more shocking was the near-miss on star raider Pawan Kumar Sehrawat. For a moment, it seemed like Pawan would go unsold! But a last-minute bidding battle saw Tamil Thalaivas grab him for just ₹59.5 lakhs—a bargain for someone of his stature.
Other Big Money Signings
- Arjun Deshwal went to Tamil Thalaivas for ₹1.405 crore
- Yogesh Dahiya, a promising defender, joined Bengaluru Bulls for ₹1.125 crore
- Ankit Jaglan, an all-rounder, returned to Patna Pirates via FBM for ₹1.5725 crore
- Deepak Singh, defender, was brought back by Patna Pirates for ₹86 lakhs
- Bharat Hooda (Telugu Titans) fetched ₹81 lakhs
- Sanjay Dhull (Bengaluru Bulls) went for ₹60 lakhs
Clearly, defenders and all-rounders are beginning to catch up with raiders in auction value.
Final Bid Match (FBM) in Full Play
This year’s PKL 2025 Auction saw heavy use of the FBM card. The new rule allows teams to retain players for up to two seasons, giving more flexibility in long-term planning. Teams like Dabang Delhi and Patna Pirates were quick to use their FBM cards to re-sign key performers.
The FBM card was especially crucial in allowing teams to re-acquire talent without overshooting their auction strategies.
Full Team-by-Team Summary
Let’s break down how each team has stacked up so far:
Gujarat Giants
- Top Buy: Mohammedreza Shadloui (₹2.23 crore)
- Young Players: Sridhar Ananda Kadam
- Retained: Himanshu Singh, Parteek Dahiya
Bengal Warriors
- Top Buy: Devank Dalal (₹2.205 crore)
- Other Notables: Nitesh Kumar (₹20.25 lakhs)
- New Young Talent: Punit Kumar, Manprit, Amandeep
Dabang Delhi KC
- Big Pick: Ashu Malik (₹1.90 crore), Fazel Atrachali (₹30 lakhs)
- Others: Surjeet Singh (₹20 lakhs), Amir Bastami (₹30 lakhs)
Tamil Thalaivas
- Smart Buys: Pawan Sehrawat (₹59.5 lakhs), Arjun Deshwal (₹1.405 crore)
- Retained Core: Narender, Himanshu, Sagar
Bengaluru Bulls
- Top Signing: Yogesh Dahiya (₹1.125 crore)
- Other Picks: Ankush (₹30 lakhs), Sanjay Dhull (₹60 lakhs)
Patna Pirates
- Strategic FBMs: Ankit Jaglan (₹1.5725 crore), Deepak Singh (₹86 lakhs)
- Young Blood: Saurabh, Prianshu, Milan
Telugu Titans
- Key Signings: Bharat Hooda (₹81 lakhs), Vijay Malik (₹51.5 lakhs)
- Young Players: Bantu, Avi Duhan
Jaipur Pink Panthers
- Retained Core: Reza Mirbagheri, Abhishek KS
- New Talent: Aryan, Sahil Deshwal
UP Yoddhas
- Notables: Mahender Singh (₹20 lakhs)
- Strong Retention: Sumit, Surender Gill
Puneri Paltan
- Retained Stars: Aslam Inamdar, Mohit Goyat
- New Picks: Abhishek Gunge, Sanjay Enania
U Mumba
- Smart FBM: Rinku Sharma (₹21 lakhs)
- New Faces: Mukeshkannan S, Deepak Kundu
Haryana Steelers
- Quiet So Far: Focused on young talent like Ankit (Defender)
- Core Retained: Rahul Sethpal, Vinay
What’s Next in PKL 2025 Auction?
As Day 2 continues, expect more intense bidding and a few more shocks. With big names like Naveen Kumar and others still in the mix, franchises will be calculating every rupee left in their purse.
Each team has a purse of ₹5 crore, but this amount varies depending on player retention. They can only have 18 to 25 players, and a max of 4 overseas players, so the math matters.
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The PKL 2025 Auction is already delivering blockbuster moments. With record bids, clever use of FBM cards, and some real head-turners like Fazel’s base-price move, Season 12 is shaping up to be full of thrill.
Fans should stay tuned—more stars are still to be bought, and the kabaddi mat is only just warming up.
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