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Delhi Capitals buys Faf du Plessis. Photo Courtesy: Faf du Plessis Instagram page

Delhi Capitals buys Faf du Plessis for Rs. 2 crores on mega IPL auction's second day

| @indiablooms | Nov 25, 2024, at 09:57 pm

South African cricketer Faf du Plessis was bought by Delhi Capitals for Rs. 2 crores on the second day of the auction process for the cash-rich Indian Premier League on Monday.

Faf du Plessis was the leader of the Royal Challengers Bangalore squad for the past several seasons.

The Bangalore-based franchise chose not to use its RTM card for Du Plessis.

Before RCB, the South African batsman had a successful stint with Chennai Super Kings.

Indian all-rounder Washington Sundar, who is currently playing the Test series in Australia, was bought by Gujarat Titans for Rs. 3.20 crores.

Williamson, Prithvi Shaw, Shardul Thakur and Ajinkya Rahane remained unsold so far.

Saudi Arabia's Jeddah city is hosting the auction process for the second consecutive day.

Rishabh Pant shines on first day

Indian wicket-keeper Rishabh Pant, who revived his cricket career with a bang after meeting with an accident, became the most expensive player bought during the auction process on Sunday for the upcoming Indian Premier League.

Lucknow Super Giants picked Pant for a record-shattering Rs. 27 crores (USD3.2 million).

Pant surpassed his Indian team colleague Shreyas Iyer who went to Punjab Kings for Rs. 26.75 crores (USD 3.18 million).

Iyer's fate of becoming the most expensive player bought in the history of the cash-rich tournament was shortlived after Pant broke his record shortly after he went to Punjab Kings.

Iyer was one of the most sought-after players for the season since under his leadership Kolkata Knight Riders won the IPL title in 2024.

Meanwhile, defending champions KKR bought Venkatesh Iyer by paying a massive Rs 23.75 crore (USD 2.83 million).

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