Tamil Nadu Dragons auction 2025
The Tamil Nadu Dragons bought 4 players for ₹51 lakh at the HIL auction 2025, the 3rd most of the 7 teams and 8% more than the average team spent. Sander de Wijn cost the most, ₹36 lakh, the 2nd highest price of the auction, and 2 of the Tamil Nadu Dragons' buys were among the 20 most expensive.
Every player the Tamil Nadu Dragons bought
All 4 at the 2025 auction, most expensive first, with where each price ranks across the auction
| # | PLAYER | PRICE | CONVERTED | AUCTION RANK |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sander de Wijn | ₹36 lakh | £35,280£35k | 2 |
| 2 | Adrohit Ekka | ₹11 lakh | £10,780£11k | 8 |
| 3 | K Selvaraj | ₹2 lakh | £1,960£2k | 22 |
| 3 | Sushil Dhanwar | ₹2 lakh | £1,960£2k | 22 |
The Tamil Nadu Dragons' buys by price
Where the money went
1 buy was from outside India: Sander de Wijn of the Netherlands.
How the Tamil Nadu Dragons' 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
The Tamil Nadu Dragons at every auction
What they spent at each of the 2 auctions, and the biggest buy at each
| AUCTION | BOUGHT | SPENT | RANK | BIGGEST BUY |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 4 | ₹51 lakh | 3rd | Sander de Wijn, ₹36 lakh |
| 2024 | 24 | ₹3.99cr | 3rd | Jip Janssen, ₹54 lakh |
Spent at each auction
The most the Tamil Nadu Dragons have paid for one player across the 2 auctions is ₹54 lakh, for Jip Janssen in 2024.
Frequently asked questions
Who did the Tamil Nadu Dragons buy at the HIL auction 2025?
4 players: Sander de Wijn (₹36 lakh), Adrohit Ekka (₹11 lakh), K Selvaraj (₹2 lakh) and Sushil Dhanwar (₹2 lakh).
Who was the Tamil Nadu Dragons' most expensive buy in 2025?
Sander de Wijn, for ₹36 lakh, the 2nd highest price at the auction.
How much did the Tamil Nadu Dragons spend at the HIL auction 2025?
₹51 lakh on 4 players, the 3rd most of the 7 teams. The Vedanta Kalinga Lancers spent the most, ₹1.105 crore.
What is the most the Tamil Nadu Dragons have paid at an auction?
₹54 lakh, for Jip Janssen in 2024.
Where to next
Every player bought is on the HIL auction 2025 page. The other teams: Vedanta Kalinga Lancers, UP Rudras, Shrachi Rarh Bengal Tigers, Ranchi Royals, 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. The Tamil Nadu Dragons at other auctions: 2024.