IPL 2025 Auction: Suryavanshi's Record-Breaking Deal, Bhuvneshwar Kumar's Big-Money Move
The Indian Premier League auction of 2025 in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, was a landmark and forged in many record-breaking moments. Quite a bit of interesting news arose, including an unusual 13-year-old contract for Vaibhav Suryavanshi by the Rajasthan Royals and a publicized transfer of Bhuvneshwar Kumar to the Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB). Let’s explore how these two players caught the public eye through these highlights.
History by Vaibhav Suryavanshi
He made a new record in the field of cricket and its history when Vaibhav became the youngest player to ever land an IPL contract. Scroll down to know more about Vaibhav and his record.
Vaibhav Suryavanshi: Details
Vaibhav, who was born in 2011, started playing cricket at the age of four. This little courtyard-turned-practice area for Vaibhav in Tajpur village, Bihar, was made easier by his father, Sanjeev Suryavanshi, a farmer and a part-time journalist.
- His father even sacrificed many things including selling his land acres just to arrange for the expenses for Vaibhav’s training since he really believes in his son.
- At the age of eleven, Vaibhav was already causing ripples in local cricket competitions where he, almost like a phenomenon, was trouncing better players who had even centuries on their tallies.
What Sets Him Apart?
A record-breaking double century in a 40-over match was one of his amazing attacks at the Shyamal Sinha U-16 tournament. It wasn’t a coincidence that Vaibhav was chosen for the Rajasthan Royals. During tryouts, he made an impression on both RR and the DCs.
- With an IPL contract and a spot in India’s U-19 team, Vaibhav is well-positioned to succeed. Rahul Dravid, the coach of the Rajasthan Royals, said, “He’s not just a player; he’s a future star.”
As the youngest player, Vaibhav took center stage, but Bhuvneshwar Kumar’s ₹10.75 crore transfer to Royal Challengers Bangalore was also a major event. One of the most sought-after players at the auction was Kumar, who was renowned for his precision and swing.
Strength of Vaibhav
- He established himself as a potential cricket star in Chennai by scoring 104 off 62 balls against Australia U-19.
- He earned the ₹1.10 crore IPL contract by hitting three straight sixes during the Rajasthan Royals’ tryouts when they wanted him to score 17 runs in an over.
- Became the youngest Indian to make a first-class debut in the Ranji Trophy after scoring 400 runs in just five Vinoo Mankad Trophy matches at the age of 12.
- Broke the state record in Bihar by scoring a double century in the Shyamal Sinha U-16 tournament.
- Participated in a quadrangular series in Andhra Pradesh and the Asia Cup U-19 Championship as a member of the India U-19 team.
New Weapon: Bhuvneshwar Kumar
The LSG and MI challenged RCB hard. The auction started well, where LSG made a forceful push at ₹10.50 crore and Mumbai Indians pulled out at ₹10.25 crore. When RCB intervened with its winning bid of ₹10.75 crore, Kumar had become one of the high-paid participants in the auction.
The “Swing King,” Bhuvneshwar Kumar, brings both experience and composure at pressure moments. His quality is in the open view as he has taken 181 wickets at a mere economy rate of 7.56 in 176 games of the IPL. Kumar’s batting under pressure remains the best one, although he had one bad season last year wherein he managed to take 11 wickets in 16 games.
Strengths Of Kumar
Bhuvneshwar, who has been with SRH for nearly a decade, won two Purple Caps in 2016 and 2017. Now, the new challenge at RCB provides him with an opportunity to start fresh. His combination with the likes of Wanindu Hasaranga and Mohammed Siraj will strengthen RCB’s bowling assault.
- He demonstrated his ability to win matches by recording his best IPL bowling stats of 5/19.
- One of the most dependable bowlers in the IPL, he amassed 181 wickets at an outstanding economy rate of 7.56 in 176 games.
- He played an important role in India’s 2013 Champions Trophy.
- Also, contributed to the development of SRH’s bowling unit over the years and helped them win the 2016 IPL championship.
What Is Next To Watch in IPL 2025?
All eyes will be on these two players as the 2025 Indian Premier League is shaping up to be one of the closest competitions ever. Will the youngest player in IPL history be able to meet the cut? On a big stage, the fans are excited to see whether he can reproduce the success that he had back home.
Also, can Bhuvi help RCB win its first-ever IPL championship as well? The team’s pursuit of greatness will largely depend on his performance.
