UP Yoddhas auction 2023
The UP Yoddhas bought 8 players for ₹1.83 crore at the PKL auction 2023, the 10th most of the 12 teams and 32% less than the average team spent. Vijay Malik cost the most, ₹85 lakh, the 9th highest price of the auction.
Every player the UP Yoddhas bought
All 8 at the 2023 auction, most expensive first, with where each price ranks across the auction
| # | PLAYER | ROLE | PRICE | CONVERTED | AUCTION RANK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Vijay Malik | All-rounder | ₹85 lakh | £83,300£83k | 9 |
| 2 | Gurdeep | All-rounder | ₹20 lakh | £19,600£20k | 31 |
| 3 | Gulveer Singh | Raider | ₹13 lakh | £12,740£13k | 48 |
| 3 | Harendra Kumar | Defender | ₹13 lakh | £12,740£13k | 48 |
| 3 | Helvic Simuyu Wanjala | All-rounder | ₹13 lakh | £12,740£13k | 48 |
| 3 | Kiran Laxman Magar | Defender | ₹13 lakh | £12,740£13k | 48 |
| 3 | Nitin Panwar | All-rounder | ₹13 lakh | £12,740£13k | 48 |
| 3 | Samuel Wanjala Wafula | All-rounder | ₹13 lakh | £12,740£13k | 48 |
The UP Yoddhas' buys by price
Where the money went
The 5 all-rounders cost ₹1.44 crore between them, 79% of the spend; the 2 defenders ₹26 lakh, 14%; and the 1 raider ₹13 lakh, 7%. 2 buys were from outside India: Helvic Simuyu Wanjala of Kenya and Samuel Wanjala Wafula of Kenya.
How the UP Yoddhas' 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 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 2023?
8 players: Vijay Malik (₹85 lakh), Gurdeep (₹20 lakh), Gulveer Singh (₹13 lakh), Harendra Kumar (₹13 lakh), Helvic Simuyu Wanjala (₹13 lakh), Kiran Laxman Magar (₹13 lakh), Nitin Panwar (₹13 lakh) and Samuel Wanjala Wafula (₹13 lakh).
Who was the UP Yoddhas' most expensive buy in 2023?
Vijay Malik, for ₹85 lakh, the 9th highest price at the auction.
How much did the UP Yoddhas spend at the PKL auction 2023?
₹1.83 crore on 8 players, the 10th most of the 12 teams. The Bengal Warriorz spent the most, ₹4.197 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 2023 page. The other teams: Bengal Warriorz, Gujarat Giants, Telugu Titans, Dabang Delhi K.C., Haryana Steelers, Puneri Paltan, Bengaluru Bulls, U Mumba, Patna Pirates, Tamil Thalaivas and Jaipur Pink Panthers. 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 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 UP Yoddhas at other auctions: 2025, 2024, 2022 and 2021.