PKL 2025 Auction: Most expensive buys in Pro Kabaddi League history

The auctions before the 12th season of the Pro Kabaddi League (PKL) ended after two days of intense bidding in Mumbai on Sunday.

While some of the usual suspects, like Pawan Sehrawat and Mohammadreza Shadloui Chiyaneh, found buyers quickly, there were some whose form in the previous season inspired bidding wars.

With the auctions for PKL 2025 complete, Sportstar looks at the most expensive buys in the history of the league:

1. Pawan Sehrawat (Rs 2.605 crore)

The powerful raider holds the record as the most expensive player, Indian or foreign, after Telugu Titans bought him for Rs 2.605 crore ahead of the 2023 season.

Previously, Tamil Thalaivas acquired him for Rs 2.26 crore in Season 9’s auction. Three seasons later, he returned to the same franchise at a much lower price.

2. Mohammadreza Shadloui Chiyaneh (Rs 2.35 crore)

Iran’s all-rounder Shadloui, who helped Haryana Steelers win the title last year, continued to be a hot pick even in this year’s auction.

The Steelers had signed him for Rs. 2.07 crore while Puneri Paltan had roped him in in Season 9 for Rs 2.35 – a move that saw the team win its maiden title in 2023.

At the 2025 auction, he again fetched a bid over two crore rupees, with Gujarat Giants securing his signature for Rs. 2.23 cr.

3. Devank Dalal (Rs. 2.205 crore)

Devank was the biggest star of PKL 11, helping his team reach the final. The 22-year-old raider from Haryana shattered all records and became the first raider to accumulate 300 raid points in a single season.

It was thus of little surprise that he was one of the most sought-after players in the auction. Bengal Warriorz roped him in for Rs. 2.205, making him the most expensive Indian in this year’s auctions.

4. Sachin Tanwar (Rs 2.15 crore)

Tamil Thalaivas bought Sachin Tanwar for Rs 2.15 crore in the Season 11 auction, placing him among the top five most expensive Indian players.

However, after an underwhelming season, he was released ahead of the PKL 12 auction.

5. Maninder Singh (Rs 2.12 crore)

Maninder Singh became the most expensive Final Bid Match (FBM) buy when Bengal Warriorz acquired him for Rs 2.12 crore in 2023.

The 35-year-old, who won the Asian Kabaddi Championship with India in 2017, won two PKL titles with Jaipur Pink Panthers and Bengal Warriorz. He also led the Warriorz on multiple occasions.