Arshdeep Singh became the highest bid bowler in Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025. This year’s auction witnessed franchises investing heavily to acquire top bowling talent pool to strengthen their team on all aspect. In order to strengthen their squads a huge amount of money was spend to acquire top-tier talents of bowling . Below here are the top five highest auctioned bowlers who were the highest bid bowler in IPL 2025:
Highest Auctioned bowler – IPL 2025
1. Arshdeep Singh – ₹18 Crore bid by Punjab Kings (PBKS)
The young Indian pacer who has a proven record of excellent performance returned to PBKS to become the highest auctioned bowler at IPL 2025 at ₹18 crore bid, reflecting his consistent performances and potential and a decent track of experience in team India as well.
2 .Yuzvendra Chahal – ₹18 Crore bid by Punjab Kings (PBKS)
The Veteran Indian leg-spinner and sensational bowler Yuzvendra Chahal managed to bag an attractive ₹18 crore bid from PBKS. Proving his value as a leading wicket-taker in the league. He is one of the most loved and favorite bowlers to bowl in IPL. His experience and skill in getting regular wickets adds up a mental pressure on opposition’s mind. And his proven track record is what franchise bid in order to strengthen the bowling attack of PBKS.
3. Trent Boult – ₹12.5 Crore bid by Mumbai Indians (MI)
The left-arm fast bowler from New Zealand and the sensational bowler Trent Boult was the third highest auctioned bowler and was acquired by MI for ₹12.5 crore. His huge experience and deadly swing bowling is set to strengthen MI’s bowling attack.
4. Jofra Archer – ₹12.5 Crore bid by Rajasthan Royals (RR)
England’s fast bowler Jofra Archer became the 4th highest auctioned bowler and bagged a ₹12.5 crore contract with RR. Jofra archer is well known for his precise and consistent bowling attack. Having experience and a death-over specialist in the to their bowling lineup will give RR a boost in winning games.
5. Josh Hazlewood – ₹12.5 Crore bid by Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB)
Australian pacer Josh Hazlewood received ₹12.5 crore bid by RCB to become the 5th highest auctioned bowler of IPL 2025. Hazelwood’s experience and excellent pace attack will certainly give RCB an edge to compete in to get closer to the cup. With his accuracy and bounce attack Hazelwood in certainly a deserving candidate to get this huge amount and also a hope for RCB.
These acquisitions shows that each franchise is keen on keeping their bowling attack on top with their bid for the best bowlers and experience pace attack. All teams are setting up stage for a fire. And we expect this IPL to be an even bigger event from its previous seasons.