Yuzvendra Chahal on Sunday made a high-profile move to Punjab Kings (PBKS) for a remarkable Rs 18 crore at the IPL 2025 auction held in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. This acquisition has sent ripples through the cricketing world, as it came as a surprise when Rajasthan Royals (RR) chose not to retain the seasoned spinner, despite his impressive performances in recent seasons.

The bidding for Chahal began with Chennai Super Kings (CSK), who took the first step in acquiring the veteran leg-spinner. However, the auction soon saw an intense competition, with Punjab Kings (PBKS) and Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) leading the charge in what turned out to be a fiery bidding war. As the stakes escalated, Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB), with whom Chahal shares a storied history, entered the fray in an attempt to bring him back.