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In a heated bidding war during the IPL 2024 mini-auction, Chennai Super Kings (CSK) emerged victorious by acquiring New Zealand all-rounder Daryl Mitchell for a substantial Rs 14 crore. The fierce competition unfolded in the second round, with Delhi Capitals and Punjab Kings initially dominating the bidding.
Delhi Capitals initiated the bidding at Rs 1 crore for Mitchell, triggering intense rivalry with Punjab Kings. The stakes rapidly rose, breaching the Rs 3 crore mark. Mitchell, previously associated with Rajasthan Royals, became the focal point as the battle unfolded between Delhi and Punjab. Bids soared to Rs 5 crore, with Punjab Kings taking the lead.
The auction intensified as Delhi countered with a bold Rs 6 crore bid. The back-and-forth continued, reaching Rs 8.20 crore with Punjab Kings in the lead. In a surprising turn, Punjab reached Rs 9.40 crore, but Delhi responded aggressively, pushing the bid to Rs 11.50 crore.
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Choosing to step aside, Punjab Kings handed over the bidding war to Chennai Super Kings. With a considerable purse, CSK swiftly escalated the bid to Rs 13.75 crore before making a bold move with a final bid of Rs 14 crore, successfully securing Daryl Mitchell.
Meanwhile, the auction commenced with Gujarat Titans bidding Rs 2 crore for Indian all-rounder Harshal Patel. The bidding quickly surged, reaching Rs 3.80 crore before Titans raised the stakes to Rs 4 crore. The competition intensified as both Titans and Punjab Kings fiercely competed, pushing the bid to Rs 5 crore, with Harshal entering the millionaire club.
Titans breached the 10-crore mark, and at Rs 11 crore, Lucknow Super Giants joined the bidding. In a decisive move, Punjab Kings reached Rs 11.75 crore, successfully acquiring Harshal Patel.
In other auction highlights, Mumbai Indians secured South Africa’s Gerald Coetzee for Rs 5 crore, while Punjab Kings bought England’s Chris Woakes for Rs 4.20 crore.
-IANS
