Year Ender 2024: These players' luck shined in the year 2024, became millionaires overnight
Many players got lucky in the mega auction of IPL 2025 and became millionaires for the first time. The year 2024 can be considered lucky for these players. Because seeing his tremendous performance this year, the franchise bid crores of rupees. Let's take a look at the list of players who became crorepatis for the first time in the auction.
Dream of becoming a millionaire came true
The 2025 IPL auction was special for those players who proved their talent. These players got huge amount for the first time and their dream of becoming millionaires was fulfilled. There was a lot of demand for young and experienced players in the mega auction. In such a situation, money rained on many players.
Jitesh Sharma
Wicketkeeper batsman Jitesh Sharma has been bought by Royal Challengers Bangalore for a huge amount. RCB team spent Rs 11 crore for the wicketkeeper-batsman. Jitesh can play the role of finisher at the end of the innings. Jitesh has scored 730 runs in 40 IPL matches at an average of 22.81. He has scored these runs at a strike rate of 151.53. Till last year, his IPL salary was Rs 20 lakh, which has now directly increased to Rs 11 crore.
Noor Ahmed
Young Afghani chinaman bowler Noor Ahmed has previously been a part of IPL for Gujarat Titans. Last season, he was bought by Gujarat Titans for Rs 30 lakh. But in this year's mega auction, he was bought by Chennai Super Kings for a huge price of Rs 10 crore.
Vaibhav Suryavanshi
13 year old Vaibhav Suryavanshi not only made his debut in IPL but also became the youngest player to do so. Suryavanshi was bought by Rajasthan Royals for Rs 1.1 crore. Some time back, Suryavanshi had created history by becoming the second youngest player to play for Bihar in the Ranji Trophy. When the season starts, everyone's eyes will definitely be on him.
Gurjapneet Singh
According to the report, the fast bowler has worked with CSK as a net bowler. His signing was a surprise as he has played only one T20 match so far. He entered the auction with an original price of Rs 30 lakh, but Chennai Super Kings snapped him up for Rs 2.20 crore.
Nehal Vadhera
Nehal Wadhera's salary in IPL 2023 was Rs 20 lakh. He has played many important innings for Mumbai Indians. But Nehal Wadhera has got Rs 4.20 crore in the mega auction of IPL 2025. This time he will be seen playing for Punjab Kings in IPL.
Ashutosh Sharma
Ashutosh Sharma, who performed well in the last season, was bought by Delhi Capitals for Rs 3.80 crore, whereas his actual price was only Rs 30 lakh. Last year Ashutosh Sharma had performed brilliantly for Punjab Kings.
Abhinav Manohar
Abhinav Manohar was bought by Sunrisers Hyderabad in the auction for Rs 3.2 crore, while his original price was Rs 30 lakh. Abhinav Manohar is a talented Indian cricketer who has caught the attention of fans with his batting and all-round performance.
This player became a millionaire overnight for the first time
- Vijaykumar Vaishakh was bought by Punjab Kings for Rs 1.80 crore.
- Vaibhav Arora was bought by Kolkata Knight Riders for Rs 1.80 crore.
- Simarjeet Singh was bought by Sunrisers Hyderabad for Rs 1.5 crore.
- Yash Thakur was bought by Punjab Kings for 1.60 crores.
- Suyyash Sharma was bought by RCB (Royal Challengers Bangalore) for 2.60 crores.
- Anshul Kamboj was bought by Chennai Super Kings for Rs 3.40 crore.
- Arshad Khan was bought by Gujarat Titans for Rs 1.3 crore.
- Gurnoor Brar sold to Gujarat Titans for Rs. Bought for 1.3 crores.
- Naman Dheer – Mumbai Indians bought him for his base price of Rs. It was purchased for Rs 5.25 crore against Rs 30 lakh.
- Priyansh Arya- Delhi's emerging explosive opener was bought by Punjab Kings for Rs 3.8 crore.
- Angkrish Raghuvanshi- This player was bought by Kolkata Knight Riders for Rs 3 crore.
- Abdul Samad- Lucknow Super Giants included this all-rounder in their team for Rs 4.20 crore.
- Rasik Dar – Royal Challengers Bangalore Rs. Bought for 6 crores.