UP Yoddhas auction 2021
The UP Yoddhas bought 9 players for ₹2.47 crore at the PKL auction 2021, the 3rd most of the 12 teams and 9% more than the average team spent. Pardeep Narwal cost the most, ₹1.65 crore, the highest price of the auction.
Every player the UP Yoddhas bought
All 9 at the 2021 auction, most expensive first, with where each price ranks across the auction
| # | PLAYER | ROLE | PRICE | CONVERTED | AUCTION RANK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pardeep Narwal | Raider | ₹1.65 crore | £161,700£162k | 1 |
| 2 | Mohammad Taghi Paein Mahali | Raider | ₹12 lakh | £11,760£12k | 57 |
| 3 | Aashish Nagar | Defender | ₹10 lakh | £9,800£10k | 61 |
| 3 | Ankit | Raider | ₹10 lakh | £9,800£10k | 61 |
| 3 | Gaurav Kumar | Defender | ₹10 lakh | £9,800£10k | 61 |
| 3 | Gulveer Singh | Raider | ₹10 lakh | £9,800£10k | 61 |
| 3 | Gurdeep | All-rounder | ₹10 lakh | £9,800£10k | 61 |
| 3 | Md. Masud Karim | Raider | ₹10 lakh | £9,800£10k | 61 |
| 3 | Sahil | Raider | ₹10 lakh | £9,800£10k | 61 |
The UP Yoddhas' buys by price
Where the money went
The 6 raiders cost ₹2.17 crore between them, 88% of the spend; the 2 defenders ₹20 lakh, 8%; and the 1 all-rounder ₹10 lakh, 4%. 2 buys were from outside India: Mohammad Taghi Paein Mahali of Iran and Md. Masud Karim of Bangladesh.
How the UP Yoddhas' 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 UP Yoddhas 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 | 6 | ₹1.83cr | 12th | Guman Singh, ₹1.07cr |
| 2024 | 8 | ₹2.92cr | 6th | Bharat Hooda, ₹1.3cr |
| 2023 | 8 | ₹1.83cr | 10th | Vijay Malik, ₹85 lakh |
| 2022 | 9 | ₹1.1cr | 11th | Abozar Mohajer Mighani, ₹20 lakh |
| 2021 | 9 | ₹2.47cr | 3rd | Pardeep Narwal, ₹1.65cr |
Spent at each auction
The most the UP Yoddhas have paid for one player across the 5 auctions is ₹1.65 crore, for Pardeep Narwal in 2021.
Frequently asked questions
Who did the UP Yoddhas buy at the PKL auction 2021?
9 players: Pardeep Narwal (₹1.65 crore), Mohammad Taghi Paein Mahali (₹12 lakh), Aashish Nagar (₹10 lakh), Ankit (₹10 lakh), Gaurav Kumar (₹10 lakh), Gulveer Singh (₹10 lakh), Gurdeep (₹10 lakh), Md. Masud Karim (₹10 lakh) and Sahil (₹10 lakh).
Who was the UP Yoddhas' most expensive buy in 2021?
Pardeep Narwal, for ₹1.65 crore, the highest price at the auction.
How much did the UP Yoddhas spend at the PKL auction 2021?
₹2.47 crore on 9 players, the 3rd most of the 12 teams. The Tamil Thalaivas spent the most, ₹3.625 crore.
What is the most the UP Yoddhas have paid at an auction?
₹1.65 crore, for Pardeep Narwal in 2021.
Where to next
Every player bought is on the PKL auction 2021 page. The other teams: Tamil Thalaivas, Patna Pirates, Bengaluru Bulls, Haryana Steelers, Dabang Delhi K.C., Telugu Titans, Jaipur Pink Panthers, Gujarat Giants, Puneri Paltan, 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, Puneri Paltan, Tamil Thalaivas, Telugu Titans and U Mumba. The UP Yoddhas at other auctions: 2025, 2024, 2023 and 2022.