Telugu Titans auction 2025
The Telugu Titans bought 10 players for ₹3.152 crore at the PKL auction 2025, the 7th most of the 12 teams and 0% less than the average team spent. Bharat Hooda cost the most, ₹81 lakh, the 12th highest price of the auction, and 3 of the Telugu Titans' buys were among the 20 most expensive.
Every player the Telugu Titans bought
All 10 at the 2025 auction, most expensive first, with where each price ranks across the auction
| # | PLAYER | ROLE | PRICE | CONVERTED | AUCTION RANK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bharat Hooda | All-rounder | ₹81 lakh | £79,380£79k | 12 |
| 2 | Shubham Shashikant Shinde | Defender | ₹80 lakh | £78,400£78k | 13 |
| 3 | Vijay Malik | All-rounder | ₹51.5 lakh | £50,470£50k | 18 |
| 4 | Amir Hossein Ejlali | Raider | ₹26 lakh | £25,480£25k | 37 |
| 5 | Ashish Narwal | Raider | ₹15.7 lakh | £15,386£15k | 48 |
| 6 | Aman | Defender | ₹13 lakh | £12,740£13k | 56 |
| 6 | Ganesh Parki | All-rounder | ₹13 lakh | £12,740£13k | 56 |
| 6 | Jai Bhagwan | Raider | ₹13 lakh | £12,740£13k | 56 |
| 6 | Manjeet | Raider | ₹13 lakh | £12,740£13k | 56 |
| 10 | Rahul Dagar | Defender | ₹9 lakh | £8,820£9k | 98 |
The Telugu Titans' buys by price
Where the money went
The 3 all-rounders cost ₹1.455 crore between them, 46% of the spend; the 3 defenders ₹1.02 crore, 32%; and the 4 raiders ₹67.7 lakh, 21%. 2 buys were from outside India: Amir Hossein Ejlali of Iran and Ganesh Parki of Nepal. Vijay Malik and Ashish Narwal were kept on a final bid match, the Telugu Titans matching the winning bid for a player they had the season before.
How the Telugu Titans' spend compares
All 12 teams at the 2025 auction, biggest spender first
| # | TEAM | BOUGHT | SPENT | CONVERTED |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dabang Delhi K.C. | 16 | ₹4.459 crore | £436,982£437k |
| 2 | Bengaluru Bulls | 15 | ₹4.069 crore | £398,762£399k |
| 3 | Gujarat Giants | 13 | ₹4.045 crore | £396,410£396k |
| 4 | Bengal Warriorz | 13 | ₹3.9405 crore | £386,169£386k |
| 5 | Patna Pirates | 8 | ₹3.5175 crore | £344,715£345k |
| 6 | Jaipur Pink Panthers | 9 | ₹3.2255 crore | £316,099£316k |
| 7 | Telugu Titans | 10 | ₹3.152 crore | £308,896£309k |
| 8 | Tamil Thalaivas | 5 | ₹2.527 crore | £247,646£248k |
| 9 | Puneri Paltan | 8 | ₹2.4935 crore | £244,363£244k |
| 10 | Haryana Steelers | 10 | ₹2.44 crore | £239,120£239k |
| 11 | U Mumba | 8 | ₹2.211 crore | £216,678£217k |
| 12 | UP Yoddhas | 6 | ₹1.8275 crore | £179,095£179k |
Spend by team
The Telugu Titans 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 | 10 | ₹3.15cr | 7th | Bharat Hooda, ₹81 lakh |
| 2024 | 9 | ₹3.5cr | 3rd | Pawan Sehrawat, ₹1.73cr |
| 2023 | 9 | ₹3.44cr | 3rd | Pawan Sehrawat, ₹2.6cr |
| 2022 | 13 | ₹3.35cr | 1st | Parvesh Bhainswal, ₹62 lakh |
| 2021 | 9 | ₹2.12cr | 7th | Sandeep Kandola, ₹59.5 lakh |
Spent at each auction
The most the Telugu Titans have paid for one player across the 5 auctions is ₹2.605 crore, for Pawan Sehrawat in 2023.
Frequently asked questions
Who did the Telugu Titans buy at the PKL auction 2025?
10 players: Bharat Hooda (₹81 lakh), Shubham Shashikant Shinde (₹80 lakh), Vijay Malik (₹51.5 lakh), Amir Hossein Ejlali (₹26 lakh), Ashish Narwal (₹15.7 lakh), Aman (₹13 lakh), Ganesh Parki (₹13 lakh), Jai Bhagwan (₹13 lakh), Manjeet (₹13 lakh) and Rahul Dagar (₹9 lakh).
Who was the Telugu Titans' most expensive buy in 2025?
Bharat Hooda, for ₹81 lakh, the 12th highest price at the auction.
How much did the Telugu Titans spend at the PKL auction 2025?
₹3.152 crore on 10 players, the 7th most of the 12 teams. The Dabang Delhi K.C. spent the most, ₹4.459 crore.
What is the most the Telugu Titans have paid at an auction?
₹2.605 crore, for Pawan Sehrawat in 2023.
Where to next
Every player bought is on the PKL auction 2025 page. The other teams: Dabang Delhi K.C., Bengaluru Bulls, Gujarat Giants, Bengal Warriorz, Patna Pirates, Jaipur Pink Panthers, Tamil Thalaivas, Puneri Paltan, Haryana Steelers, U Mumba and UP Yoddhas. What each team bought at the 2024 auction: Gujarat Giants, Bengal Warriorz, Telugu Titans, Patna Pirates, Bengaluru Bulls, UP Yoddhas, U Mumba, Haryana Steelers, Tamil Thalaivas, Jaipur Pink Panthers, Dabang Delhi K.C. and Puneri Paltan. The Telugu Titans at other auctions: 2024, 2023, 2022 and 2021.