Yuzvendra Chahal was signed by Punjab Kings for a whopping Rs. 18 crore during the Indian Premier League 2025 mega auction in Jeddah on Sunday, beating off competition from Sunrisers Hyderabad. With 205 wickets in 160 matches, Chahal is the leading wicket-taker in the tournament. He had been with Rajasthan Royals since the 2022 season, where he claimed 66 wickets in 46 games.
Chahal has previously played for Royal Challengers Bangalore and Mumbai Indians in the IPL and is among the 19 bowlers to have taken a hat-trick in the tournament. He also won the prestigious Purple Cap for being the leading wicket-taker during the 2022 season, with an impressive record of 27 wickets in 17 games at an average of 19.51 and an economy rate of 7.75.
Fans can follow the live updates of the IPL Auction 2025 on Day 1 through the provided link for all the latest bidding action. Chahal’s addition to the Punjab Kings squad is expected to bolster their bowling attack and provide valuable experience to the team. It will be interesting to see how the talented leg-spinner performs in the upcoming season and if he can continue his impressive record in the IPL.
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