In a thrilling IPL mega auction on Sunday, left-arm seamer Arshdeep Singh saw his base price of Rs 2 crore soar to an impressive Rs 18 crore as Punjab Kings exercised the Right to Match (RTM) card to bring him back to their squad. The bid started with Chennai Super Kings, but after an intense bidding battle, Punjab secured Arshdeep’s services for the upcoming IPL season.

Meanwhile, South African pacer Kagiso Rabada was bought by Gujarat Titans for Rs 10.75 crore, adding significant strength to their bowling lineup. The IPL auction, held in Jeddah, saw intense competition for some of the biggest names in the cricketing world, with Arshdeep’s rise marking one of the most exciting moments of the day.