Ranchi Royals auction 2025
The Ranchi Royals bought 6 players for ₹39 lakh at the HIL auction 2025, the 5th most of the 7 teams and 17% less than the average team spent. Jack Waller cost the most, ₹10 lakh, the 10th highest price of the auction, and 4 of the Ranchi Royals' buys were among the 20 most expensive.
Every player the Ranchi Royals bought
All 6 at the 2025 auction, most expensive first, with where each price ranks across the auction
| # | PLAYER | PRICE | CONVERTED | AUCTION RANK |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jack Waller | ₹10 lakh | £9,800£10k | 10 |
| 1 | Loïck Luypaert | ₹10 lakh | £9,800£10k | 10 |
| 1 | Sam Lane | ₹10 lakh | £9,800£10k | 10 |
| 4 | Ravneet Singh | ₹5 lakh | £4,900£5k | 18 |
| 5 | Ashish Purty | ₹2 lakh | £1,960£2k | 22 |
| 5 | Manmeet Singh Rai | ₹2 lakh | £1,960£2k | 22 |
The Ranchi Royals' buys by price
Where the money went
3 buys were from outside India: Jack Waller of Great Britain, Loïck Luypaert of Belgium and Sam Lane of New Zealand.
How the Ranchi Royals' spend compares
All 7 teams at the 2025 auction, biggest spender first
| # | TEAM | BOUGHT | SPENT | CONVERTED |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Vedanta Kalinga Lancers | 7 | ₹1.105 crore | £108,290£108k |
| 2 | UP Rudras | 4 | ₹51.5 lakh | £50,470£50k |
| 3 | Tamil Nadu Dragons | 4 | ₹51 lakh | £49,980£50k |
| 4 | Shrachi Rarh Bengal Tigers | 5 | ₹42.5 lakh | £41,650£42k |
| 5 | Ranchi Royals | 6 | ₹39 lakh | £38,220£38k |
| 6 | SG Pipers | 3 | ₹33 lakh | £32,340£32k |
| 7 | JSW Soorma Hockey Club | 1 | ₹3.2 lakh | £3,136£3k |
Spend by team
Frequently asked questions
Who did the Ranchi Royals buy at the HIL auction 2025?
6 players: Jack Waller (₹10 lakh), Loïck Luypaert (₹10 lakh), Sam Lane (₹10 lakh), Ravneet Singh (₹5 lakh), Ashish Purty (₹2 lakh) and Manmeet Singh Rai (₹2 lakh).
Who was the Ranchi Royals' most expensive buy in 2025?
Jack Waller, for ₹10 lakh, the 10th highest price at the auction.
How much did the Ranchi Royals spend at the HIL auction 2025?
₹39 lakh on 6 players, the 5th most of the 7 teams. The Vedanta Kalinga Lancers spent the most, ₹1.105 crore.
Where to next
Every player bought is on the HIL auction 2025 page. The other teams: Vedanta Kalinga Lancers, UP Rudras, Tamil Nadu Dragons, Shrachi Rarh Bengal Tigers, SG Pipers and JSW Soorma Hockey Club. What each team bought at the 2024 auction: Team Gonasika, JSW Soorma Hockey Club, Tamil Nadu Dragons, SG Pipers, Hyderabad Toofans, Shrachi Rarh Bengal Tigers, Vedanta Kalinga Lancers and UP Rudras.