Puneri Paltan auction 2021
The Puneri Paltan bought 8 players for ₹2.005 crore at the PKL auction 2021, the 10th most of the 12 teams and 11% less than the average team spent. Baldev Singh cost the most, ₹60 lakh, the 10th highest price of the auction, and 3 of the Puneri Paltan's buys were among the 20 most expensive.
Every player the Puneri Paltan bought
All 8 at the 2021 auction, most expensive first, with where each price ranks across the auction
| # | PLAYER | ROLE | PRICE | CONVERTED | AUCTION RANK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Baldev Singh | Defender | ₹60 lakh | £58,800£59k | 10 |
| 1 | Vishal Bhardwaj | Defender | ₹60 lakh | £58,800£59k | 10 |
| 3 | Sombir | Defender | ₹34.5 lakh | £33,810£34k | 20 |
| 4 | E Subash | All-rounder | ₹10 lakh | £9,800£10k | 61 |
| 4 | Karamvir | Defender | ₹10 lakh | £9,800£10k | 61 |
| 4 | Victor Onyango Obiero | All-rounder | ₹10 lakh | £9,800£10k | 61 |
| 4 | Vishwas S | Raider | ₹10 lakh | £9,800£10k | 61 |
| 8 | Sourav Kumar | Defender | ₹6 lakh | £5,880£6k | 111 |
The Puneri Paltan's buys by price
Where the money went
The 5 defenders cost ₹1.705 crore between them, 85% of the spend; the 2 all-rounders ₹20 lakh, 10%; and the 1 raider ₹10 lakh, 5%. 1 buy was from outside India: Victor Onyango Obiero of Kenya.
How the Puneri Paltan's spend compares
All 12 teams at the 2021 auction, biggest spender first
| # | TEAM | BOUGHT | SPENT | CONVERTED |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tamil Thalaivas | 12 | ₹3.625 crore | £355,250£355k |
| 2 | Patna Pirates | 10 | ₹2.8 crore | £274,400£274k |
| 3 | UP Yoddhas | 9 | ₹2.47 crore | £242,060£242k |
| 4 | Bengaluru Bulls | 10 | ₹2.342 crore | £229,516£230k |
| 5 | Haryana Steelers | 9 | ₹2.333 crore | £228,634£229k |
| 6 | Dabang Delhi K.C. | 10 | ₹2.322 crore | £227,556£228k |
| 7 | Telugu Titans | 9 | ₹2.123 crore | £208,054£208k |
| 8 | Jaipur Pink Panthers | 9 | ₹2.09 crore | £204,820£205k |
| 9 | Gujarat Giants | 10 | ₹2.055 crore | £201,390£201k |
| 10 | Puneri Paltan | 8 | ₹2.005 crore | £196,490£196k |
| 11 | Bengal Warriorz | 11 | ₹1.61 crore | £157,780£158k |
| 12 | U Mumba | 9 | ₹1.298 crore | £127,204£127k |
Spend by team
The Puneri Paltan 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 | 8 | ₹2.49cr | 9th | Sachin Tanwar, ₹1.06cr |
| 2024 | 9 | ₹1.74cr | 12th | Ajith V Kumar, ₹66 lakh |
| 2023 | 5 | ₹2.79cr | 6th | Mohammadreza Shadloui Chiyaneh, ₹2.35cr |
| 2022 | 7 | ₹2.67cr | 7th | Fazel Atrachali, ₹1.38cr |
| 2021 | 8 | ₹2cr | 10th | Baldev Singh, ₹60 lakh |
Spent at each auction
The most the Puneri Paltan have paid for one player across the 5 auctions is ₹2.35 crore, for Mohammadreza Shadloui Chiyaneh in 2023.
Frequently asked questions
Who did the Puneri Paltan buy at the PKL auction 2021?
8 players: Baldev Singh (₹60 lakh), Vishal Bhardwaj (₹60 lakh), Sombir (₹34.5 lakh), E Subash (₹10 lakh), Karamvir (₹10 lakh), Victor Onyango Obiero (₹10 lakh), Vishwas S (₹10 lakh) and Sourav Kumar (₹6 lakh).
Who was the Puneri Paltan's most expensive buy in 2021?
Baldev Singh, for ₹60 lakh, the 10th highest price at the auction.
How much did the Puneri Paltan spend at the PKL auction 2021?
₹2.005 crore on 8 players, the 10th most of the 12 teams. The Tamil Thalaivas spent the most, ₹3.625 crore.
What is the most the Puneri Paltan have paid at an auction?
₹2.35 crore, for Mohammadreza Shadloui Chiyaneh in 2023.
Where to next
Every player bought is on the PKL auction 2021 page. The other teams: Tamil Thalaivas, Patna Pirates, UP Yoddhas, Bengaluru Bulls, Haryana Steelers, Dabang Delhi K.C., Telugu Titans, Jaipur Pink Panthers, Gujarat Giants, Bengal Warriorz and U Mumba. Each team at its latest auction: Bengal Warriorz, Bengaluru Bulls, Dabang Delhi K.C., Gujarat Giants, Haryana Steelers, Jaipur Pink Panthers, Patna Pirates, Tamil Thalaivas, Telugu Titans, U Mumba and UP Yoddhas. The Puneri Paltan at other auctions: 2025, 2024, 2023 and 2022.