RR picks Maphaka in IPL mega auction for ₹1.5 crore; Raza, Latham, King remain unsold

Maphaka, the top wicket-taker in the ICC U19 World Cup 2024 with an impressive 21 wickets in just six matches, also had the opportunity to represent Mumbai Indians last year. Despite conceding 89 runs in his two appearances for the team, he managed to claim one crucial wicket. Additionally, he has showcased his talent at the international level by playing three T20Is for the Proteas and adding another wicket to his impressive bowling record.

Royal Challengers Bengaluru had joined the bidding war for Maphaka, but it was the inaugural IPL champions who prevailed.

Afghanistan's Karim Janat was picked up by Gujarat Titans for ₹75 lakh. In 66 T20Is for Afghanistan, he has scored 673 runs at an average of over 16, with three fifties.

Also, several international stars such as Brandon King , Sikandar Raza , Tom Latham and Ottneil Baartman were left unsold. In 103 international matches for the Windies, King has scored 2,729 runs at an average of 29.03, with three centuries and 17 fifties.

In 96 T20Is, Zimbabwe's Raza has scored 2,236 runs at an average of 26.61, with a century and 14 fifties. His best score is 133*. He has also taken 76 wickets in the format.

Ajay Mandal, a former Chennai Super Kings spinner, was sold to Delhi Capitals for a base price of ₹30 lakhs. The all-rounder has 357 runs in 32 T20 innings and has taken 38 wickets in the format.

Pravin Dubey, a leg spinner from Karnataka, was picked by Punjab Kings for ₹30 lakh.

Manvanth Kumar, an all-rounder who played in Maharaja T20 Trophy in Karnataka, was picked by Delhi Capitals for ₹30 lakhs.

Also, U19 star Raj Limbani, who took 11 wickets in six matches during the 2024 U19 WC, was left unsold. He has also taken 42 wickets.

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