The IPL 2025 mega auction was a matter of the city for several reasons. We saw some players to grab the amount of leaving the jaw, and one such player was Venkatesh Iyer. The management of the Kolkata Knight Riders paid a large amount for him, which shocked everyone as he allowed Shreyas Iyer to go, who did not hesitate to win a trophy in 2024, for monetary reasons, but did not hesitate to pay the bomb amount for Venkatesh. So today, we will see their increment and total earnings from the league over the years!
Venkatesh is a left-handed batsman who is known for his strength. He is also an easy bowler who makes him an ideal all -rounder. He attracted attention during the 2021-22 domestic season while playing for Madhya Pradesh. He impressed everyone with his performance during the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy and continued his form, which he was selected by KKR in 2021.
In 2021, KKR bought him on his behalf at just a disappointing price 2 millionWhile the strike rate was decent, Venkatesh Iyer enjoyed an average of 41 during the debut IPL season. In 2022, Kolkata retained him with a large increase 8 croresBut his performance was not even a mark.
Again, in 2023, Venkatesh Iyer lived with KKR at the same price. His performance was good that year, as he scored 404 runs. Even in 2024, he was maintained by the team, and that year, he had an average of 46.25. Keeping in mind their harsh ability and impact in the game, management did not hesitate to shed a crazy amount in IPL 2025.
During mega auction, KKR paid a shocking payment 23.75 crores For Venkatesh, which surprised everyone. This was an incredible increase of 11775% for him, after just 2 million earnings during the debut season. He also became the fourth most expensive purchase in the history of IPL after Rishabh Pant (27 crores), Shreyas Iyer (26.75 crores), And Mitchell Starc (24.75 crores,
If we calculate, the star batsman has collected a total 47.95 crores Only through five IPL season, which is just crazy!
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