The players’ auction for the 2021 Indian Premier League (IPL) season was held in Chennai on February 18. The eight franchises spent a total of Rs 145.3 crore to buy 57 players.
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The all-rounders were in demand as a total of Rs 97.7 crore were spent on this category, which was more than 67 percent of the total spending. Chris Morris, who was sold to Rajasthan Royals for a whopping sum of Rs 16.25 crore, became the most expensive player bought in the IPL Auction history. The other high-priced players were Kyle Jamieson and Glenn Maxwell. Both were picked by Royal Challengers Bangalore for Rs 15 crore and Rs 14.25 crore, respectively.
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In the Bowling category, the franchises have spent Rs 41 crore. Punjab Kings bought Jhye Richardson and Riley Meredith with Rs 14 crore and Rs 8 crore, respectively. Overall, the franchise has spent Rs 22 crore in this category.
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In the pure Batsman category, the franchises have bought 6 batsmen and spent just Rs 3.8 crore. Steven Smith was sold to Delhi Capitals for a sum of Rs 2.2 crore, the only batsman who got more than Rs 1 crore.
In the teamwise break-up, three franchises have spent Rs 93.65 crore out of a total spend of Rs 145.3 crore. These are Royal Challengers Bangalore, Punjab Kings, and Rajasthan Royals with spending of Rs 35.05 crore, Rs 34.40 crore, and Rs 24.20 crore, respectively.
