Indian pacer Arshdeep Singh was fiercely pursued at the IPL 2025 auction, with Sunrisers Hyderabad bidding a hefty Rs 18 crore. However, Punjab Kings exercised their Right to Match, retaining the left-arm seame.

Arshdeep Singh, the first player under the hammer at the IPL 2025 auction, enters with a base price of ₹2 crore. Known for his exceptional death-over bowling and consistency under pressure, Arshdeep gained fame during the T20 World Cup 2022 and IPL campaigns,

Arshdeep Singh, renowned for his death-over bowling, returns to Punjab Kings for IPL 2025 at INR 18 crore after a stellar T20 World Cup.- Watch Video on English Oneindia

Punjab Kings retained Arshdeep Singh for Rs 18 crore using their Right-to-Match at the IPL 2025 auction after a fierce bidding war, securing the pacer who has become a key figure for India and PBKS.