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Virat Kohli, Delhi Cricket, Vijay Hazare Trophy, Rishabh Pant, List A Cricket, India Cricket, T20 Mode, Cricket News, Allycaral

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Bengaluru, December 26, 2025: Delhi’s batting star Virat Kohli once again demonstrated his white-ball dominance with a blistering 53 not out off 29 deliveries in their Vijay Hazare Trophy clash against Gujarat at the BCCI Centre of Excellence.

In his second domestic List A match in 15 years, Kohli’s innings featured 11 fours and a six, yielding a remarkable strike rate of 182.76. Delhi reached 62 for one early in their innings, setting the tone for a commanding performance.

This came after Kohli’s unbeaten 131 off 101 balls in a thrilling chase against Andhra Pradesh on December 24, where he shared a vital partnership with opener Priyansh Arya to guide Delhi past Andhra’s 298-run total. Fans and cricket analysts alike hailed Kohli’s innings as peak white-ball aggression, dubbing it “T20 mode,” a sign of his readiness and form as Delhi, captained by Rishabh Pant, look to build momentum in the tournament.

With this performance, Kohli not only reinforced his reputation as a modern-day batting maestro but also sent a strong message to domestic and international cricket followers that his firepower in limited-overs cricket remains unmatched.

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IPL Auction Records: The Costliest Players Sold So Far and the Big Question for 2026

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Written by Tanisha Cardozo || Team Allycaral Sports Desk

The Indian Premier League has long been a stage where talent meets staggering valuations, and recent auction cycles have only reinforced that reputation. Over the years, franchises have consistently broken records in their pursuit of match-winners, leaders, and crowd-pullers, pushing player prices to unprecedented levels.

At the top of the list so far stands Rishabh Pant, who became the most expensive player in IPL history after being sold for ₹27 crore in 2025. Close behind him is Shreyas Iyer, who fetched ₹26.75 crore in the same year, underlining the premium teams are willing to pay for proven Indian leaders. The trend of aggressive bidding was also evident in 2024, when Australian fast bowler Mitchell Starc returned to the IPL with a massive ₹24.75 crore deal, making him the most expensive overseas player at the time.

The 2025 auction further highlighted the league’s financial muscle, with Venkatesh Iyer going for ₹23.75 crore, while Pat Cummins and Sam Curran continued to command big numbers in previous seasons. Indian bowlers have also seen their value rise sharply, with Yuzvendra Chahal and Arshdeep Singh each being picked up for ₹18 crore in 2025, reflecting the growing demand for proven wicket-takers in the tournament.

As franchises now turn their attention to the IPL 2026 auction, speculation is already rife. With evolving team combinations, new stars emerging, and established players continuing to deliver on the big stage, the question remains wide open — who will be the next name to rewrite the IPL auction record books?