UP Yoddhas auction 2022
The UP Yoddhas bought 9 players for ₹1.1 crore at the PKL auction 2022, the 11th most of the 12 teams and 55% less than the average team spent. Abozar Mohajer Mighani cost the most, ₹20 lakh, the 34th highest price of the auction.
Every player the UP Yoddhas bought
All 9 at the 2022 auction, most expensive first, with where each price ranks across the auction
| # | PLAYER | ROLE | PRICE | CONVERTED | AUCTION RANK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Abozar Mohajer Mighani | Defender | ₹20 lakh | £19,600£20k | 34 |
| 1 | Nitin Tomar | Raider | ₹20 lakh | £19,600£20k | 34 |
| 3 | Babu Murugasan | Defender | ₹10 lakh | £9,800£10k | 54 |
| 3 | Gulveer Singh | Raider | ₹10 lakh | £9,800£10k | 54 |
| 3 | Gurdeep | All-rounder | ₹10 lakh | £9,800£10k | 54 |
| 3 | Jaideep | Defender | ₹10 lakh | £9,800£10k | 54 |
| 3 | James Namaba Kamweti | Raider | ₹10 lakh | £9,800£10k | 54 |
| 3 | Nehal B Sawal Desai | All-rounder | ₹10 lakh | £9,800£10k | 54 |
| 3 | Rathan K | Raider | ₹10 lakh | £9,800£10k | 54 |
The UP Yoddhas' buys by price
Where the money went
The 4 raiders cost ₹50 lakh between them, 45% of the spend; the 3 defenders ₹40 lakh, 36%; and the 2 all-rounders ₹20 lakh, 18%. 2 buys were from outside India: Abozar Mohajer Mighani of Iran and James Namaba Kamweti of Kenya.
How the UP Yoddhas' spend compares
All 12 teams at the 2022 auction, biggest spender first
| # | TEAM | BOUGHT | SPENT | CONVERTED |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Telugu Titans | 13 | ₹3.351 crore | £328,398£328k |
| 2 | U Mumba | 10 | ₹2.97 crore | £291,060£291k |
| 3 | Tamil Thalaivas | 7 | ₹2.83 crore | £277,340£277k |
| 4 | Bengaluru Bulls | 8 | ₹2.78 crore | £272,440£272k |
| 5 | Gujarat Giants | 15 | ₹2.739 crore | £268,422£268k |
| 6 | Jaipur Pink Panthers | 11 | ₹2.729 crore | £267,442£267k |
| 7 | Puneri Paltan | 7 | ₹2.67 crore | £261,660£262k |
| 8 | Haryana Steelers | 9 | ₹2.586 crore | £253,428£253k |
| 9 | Bengal Warriorz | 15 | ₹2.581 crore | £252,938£253k |
| 10 | Dabang Delhi K.C. | 10 | ₹1.861 crore | £182,378£182k |
| 11 | UP Yoddhas | 9 | ₹1.1 crore | £107,800£108k |
| 12 | Patna Pirates | 8 | ₹1.012 crore | £99,176£99k |
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 2022?
9 players: Abozar Mohajer Mighani (₹20 lakh), Nitin Tomar (₹20 lakh), Babu Murugasan (₹10 lakh), Gulveer Singh (₹10 lakh), Gurdeep (₹10 lakh), Jaideep (₹10 lakh), James Namaba Kamweti (₹10 lakh), Nehal B Sawal Desai (₹10 lakh) and Rathan K (₹10 lakh).
Who was the UP Yoddhas' most expensive buy in 2022?
Abozar Mohajer Mighani, for ₹20 lakh, the 34th highest price at the auction.
How much did the UP Yoddhas spend at the PKL auction 2022?
₹1.1 crore on 9 players, the 11th most of the 12 teams. The Telugu Titans spent the most, ₹3.351 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 2022 page. The other teams: Telugu Titans, U Mumba, Tamil Thalaivas, Bengaluru Bulls, Gujarat Giants, Jaipur Pink Panthers, Puneri Paltan, Haryana Steelers, Bengal Warriorz, Dabang Delhi K.C. and Patna Pirates. 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. What each team bought at the 2021 auction: Tamil Thalaivas, Patna Pirates, UP Yoddhas, Bengaluru Bulls, Haryana Steelers, Dabang Delhi K.C., Telugu Titans, Jaipur Pink Panthers, Gujarat Giants, Puneri Paltan, Bengal Warriorz and U Mumba. The UP Yoddhas at other auctions: 2025, 2024, 2023 and 2021.