Dabang Delhi K.C. auction 2023
The Dabang Delhi K.C. bought 11 players for ₹3.0825 crore at the PKL auction 2023, the 4th most of the 12 teams and 14% more than the average team spent. Ashu Malik cost the most, ₹96.25 lakh, the 6th highest price of the auction, and 2 of the Dabang Delhi K.C.'s buys were among the 20 most expensive.
Every player the Dabang Delhi K.C. bought
All 11 at the 2023 auction, most expensive first, with where each price ranks across the auction
| # | PLAYER | ROLE | PRICE | CONVERTED | AUCTION RANK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ashu Malik | Raider | ₹96.25 lakh | £94,325£94k | 6 |
| 2 | Meetu | Raider | ₹93 lakh | £91,140£91k | 7 |
| 3 | Sunil | Defender | ₹20 lakh | £19,600£20k | 31 |
| 3 | Vishal Bhardwaj | Defender | ₹20 lakh | £19,600£20k | 31 |
| 5 | Balasaheb Shahaji Jadhav | Defender | ₹13 lakh | £12,740£13k | 48 |
| 5 | Felix Li | Defender | ₹13 lakh | £12,740£13k | 48 |
| 5 | Nitin Chandel | Defender | ₹13 lakh | £12,740£13k | 48 |
| 5 | Yuvraj Pandeya | Defender | ₹13 lakh | £12,740£13k | 48 |
| 9 | Akash Prasher | All-rounder | ₹9 lakh | £8,820£9k | 92 |
| 9 | Mohit | Defender | ₹9 lakh | £8,820£9k | 92 |
| 9 | Vikrant | Defender | ₹9 lakh | £8,820£9k | 92 |
The Dabang Delhi K.C.'s buys by price
Where the money went
The 2 raiders cost ₹1.8925 crore between them, 61% of the spend; the 8 defenders ₹1.1 crore, 36%; and the 1 all-rounder ₹9 lakh, 3%. 2 buys were from outside India: Felix Li of England and Yuvraj Pandeya of England. Ashu Malik was kept on a final bid match, the Dabang Delhi K.C. matching the winning bid for a player they had the season before.
How the Dabang Delhi K.C.'s spend compares
All 12 teams at the 2023 auction, biggest spender first
| # | TEAM | BOUGHT | SPENT | CONVERTED |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bengal Warriorz | 11 | ₹4.197 crore | £411,306£411k |
| 2 | Gujarat Giants | 14 | ₹3.95 crore | £387,100£387k |
| 3 | Telugu Titans | 9 | ₹3.445 crore | £337,610£338k |
| 4 | Dabang Delhi K.C. | 11 | ₹3.0825 crore | £302,085£302k |
| 5 | Haryana Steelers | 9 | ₹2.8995 crore | £284,151£284k |
| 6 | Puneri Paltan | 5 | ₹2.786 crore | £273,028£273k |
| 7 | Bengaluru Bulls | 16 | ₹2.75 crore | £269,500£270k |
| 8 | U Mumba | 9 | ₹2.6935 crore | £263,963£264k |
| 9 | Patna Pirates | 12 | ₹2.487 crore | £243,726£244k |
| 10 | UP Yoddhas | 8 | ₹1.83 crore | £179,340£179k |
| 11 | Tamil Thalaivas | 7 | ₹1.459 crore | £142,982£143k |
| 12 | Jaipur Pink Panthers | 7 | ₹87 lakh | £85,260£85k |
Spend by team
The Dabang Delhi K.C. at every auction
What they spent at each of the 5 auctions, and the biggest buy at each
| AUCTION | BOUGHT | SPENT | RANK | BIGGEST BUY |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 16 | ₹4.46cr | 1st | Ashu Malik, ₹1.9cr |
| 2024 | 12 | ₹1.79cr | 11th | Siddharth Sirish Desai, ₹26 lakh |
| 2023 | 11 | ₹3.08cr | 4th | Ashu Malik, ₹96.25 lakh |
| 2022 | 10 | ₹1.86cr | 10th | Ravi Kumar, ₹64.1 lakh |
| 2021 | 10 | ₹2.32cr | 6th | Sandeep Narwal, ₹60 lakh |
Spent at each auction
The most the Dabang Delhi K.C. have paid for one player across the 5 auctions is ₹1.9 crore, for Ashu Malik in 2025.
Frequently asked questions
Who did the Dabang Delhi K.C. buy at the PKL auction 2023?
11 players: Ashu Malik (₹96.25 lakh), Meetu (₹93 lakh), Sunil (₹20 lakh), Vishal Bhardwaj (₹20 lakh), Balasaheb Shahaji Jadhav (₹13 lakh), Felix Li (₹13 lakh), Nitin Chandel (₹13 lakh), Yuvraj Pandeya (₹13 lakh), Akash Prasher (₹9 lakh), Mohit (₹9 lakh) and Vikrant (₹9 lakh).
Who was the Dabang Delhi K.C.'s most expensive buy in 2023?
Ashu Malik, for ₹96.25 lakh, the 6th highest price at the auction.
How much did the Dabang Delhi K.C. spend at the PKL auction 2023?
₹3.0825 crore on 11 players, the 4th most of the 12 teams. The Bengal Warriorz spent the most, ₹4.197 crore.
What is the most the Dabang Delhi K.C. have paid at an auction?
₹1.9 crore, for Ashu Malik in 2025.
Where to next
Every player bought is on the PKL auction 2023 page. The other teams: Bengal Warriorz, Gujarat Giants, Telugu Titans, Haryana Steelers, Puneri Paltan, Bengaluru Bulls, U Mumba, Patna Pirates, UP Yoddhas, Tamil Thalaivas and Jaipur Pink Panthers. Each team at its latest auction: Bengal Warriorz, Bengaluru Bulls, Gujarat Giants, Haryana Steelers, Jaipur Pink Panthers, Patna Pirates, Puneri Paltan, Tamil Thalaivas, Telugu Titans, U Mumba and UP Yoddhas. What each team bought at the 2022 auction: Telugu Titans, U Mumba, Tamil Thalaivas, Bengaluru Bulls, Gujarat Giants, Jaipur Pink Panthers, Puneri Paltan, Haryana Steelers, Bengal Warriorz, Dabang Delhi K.C., UP Yoddhas and Patna Pirates. The Dabang Delhi K.C. at other auctions: 2025, 2024, 2022 and 2021.