PKL Auction 2025: Who are the most expensive Indians in Pro Kabaddi League history?
The 2025 Pro Kabaddi League (PKL) auction is set to take place on May 31 and June 1 in Mumbai with more than 500 players slated to go under the hammer.
Franchises in the league have spent huge amounts over the past 11 seasons to acquire India’s top players, and this year’s auction is expected to shatter previous records for the most expensive Indian player in PKL history.
Here’s a look at the five most expensive Indian players in the history of the Pro Kabaddi League:
Pawan Sehrawat (2.605 crore)
The powerful raider broke his own record of being the most expensive player, Indian or otherwise, in the league when he was bought by the Telugu Titans for a whopping Rs. 2.605 crore ahead of the 2023 season.
Ahead of the 2025 auction, it remains to be seen whether the Telugu side buys back the raider or another team snaps up the experienced player. The Indian skipper was previously roped in by Tamil Thalaivas for 2.26 cr in season 9 auction.
Sachin Tanwar (2.15 crore)
Sachin Tanwar joined the list of top five most expensive Indian players in PKL history when Tamil Thailavas roped him in for Rs 2.15 crore during the Season 11 auction.
Following a underwhelming season, Sachin was released by Thalaivas ahead of PKL 12 auction.
Maninder Singh (2.12 crore)
Another raider of great repute, Maninder Singh became the most expensive Final Bid Match (FBM) buy of the league when Bengal Warriorz decided to bring him after releasing him ahead of last season’s auction. Maninder was bought for Rs. 2.12 crores.
Guman Singh (1.97 crore)
Guman Singh became the fourth most expensive Indian player of all time as Gujarat Giants bought him for Rs 1.97 crore during the Season 11 auction.
The raiding all-rounder has been released by Ginats.
Vikash Kandola (1.70 crore)
Raiders continue to be in high demand and all franchises are ready to spend big on them. Vikash Kandola during the season nine auction is one such example.
Having helped the Haryana Steelers to reach the playoffs twice in his four-year stint, Vikash moved to Bengaluru Bulls in 2022 for a tag of Rs. 1.70 crores.