UP Yoddhas auction 2024
The UP Yoddhas bought 8 players for ₹2.924 crore at the PKL auction 2024, the 6th most of the 12 teams and 4% more than the average team spent. Bharat Hooda cost the most, ₹1.3 crore, the 5th highest price of the auction, and 2 of the UP Yoddhas' buys were among the 20 most expensive.
Every player the UP Yoddhas bought
All 8 at the 2024 auction, most expensive first, with where each price ranks across the auction
| # | PLAYER | ROLE | PRICE | CONVERTED | AUCTION RANK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bharat Hooda | All-rounder | ₹1.3 crore | £127,400£127k | 5 |
| 2 | Bhavani Rajput | Raider | ₹45 lakh | £44,100£44k | 19 |
| 3 | Sahul Kumar | Defender | ₹30 lakh | £29,400£29k | 24 |
| 4 | Mohammadreza Kaboudrahangi | Defender | ₹25 lakh | £24,500£25k | 27 |
| 5 | Mahender Singh | Defender | ₹21.4 lakh | £20,972£21k | 30 |
| 6 | Heidarali Ekrami | Raider | ₹19.1 lakh | £18,718£19k | 38 |
| 7 | Akshay R. Suryawanshi | Raider | ₹12.9 lakh | £12,642£13k | 93 |
| 8 | Vivek | All-rounder | ₹9 lakh | £8,820£9k | 97 |
The UP Yoddhas' buys by price
Where the money went
The 2 all-rounders cost ₹1.39 crore between them, 48% of the spend; the 3 raiders ₹77 lakh, 26%; and the 3 defenders ₹76.4 lakh, 26%. 2 buys were from outside India: Mohammadreza Kaboudrahangi of Iran and Heidarali Ekrami of Iran.
How the UP Yoddhas' spend compares
All 12 teams at the 2024 auction, biggest spender first
| # | TEAM | BOUGHT | SPENT | CONVERTED |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Gujarat Giants | 15 | ₹4.017 crore | £393,666£394k |
| 2 | Bengal Warriorz | 13 | ₹3.521 crore | £345,058£345k |
| 3 | Telugu Titans | 9 | ₹3.505 crore | £343,490£343k |
| 4 | Patna Pirates | 13 | ₹3.216 crore | £315,168£315k |
| 5 | Bengaluru Bulls | 7 | ₹2.9575 crore | £289,835£290k |
| 6 | UP Yoddhas | 8 | ₹2.924 crore | £286,552£287k |
| 7 | U Mumba | 10 | ₹2.788 crore | £273,224£273k |
| 8 | Haryana Steelers | 6 | ₹2.562 crore | £251,076£251k |
| 9 | Tamil Thalaivas | 4 | ₹2.53 crore | £247,940£248k |
| 10 | Jaipur Pink Panthers | 12 | ₹2.16 crore | £211,680£212k |
| 11 | Dabang Delhi K.C. | 12 | ₹1.791 crore | £175,518£176k |
| 12 | Puneri Paltan | 9 | ₹1.737 crore | £170,226£170k |
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 2024?
8 players: Bharat Hooda (₹1.3 crore), Bhavani Rajput (₹45 lakh), Sahul Kumar (₹30 lakh), Mohammadreza Kaboudrahangi (₹25 lakh), Mahender Singh (₹21.4 lakh), Heidarali Ekrami (₹19.1 lakh), Akshay R. Suryawanshi (₹12.9 lakh) and Vivek (₹9 lakh).
Who was the UP Yoddhas' most expensive buy in 2024?
Bharat Hooda, for ₹1.3 crore, the 5th highest price at the auction.
How much did the UP Yoddhas spend at the PKL auction 2024?
₹2.924 crore on 8 players, the 6th most of the 12 teams. The Gujarat Giants spent the most, ₹4.017 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 2024 page. The other teams: Gujarat Giants, Bengal Warriorz, Telugu Titans, Patna Pirates, Bengaluru Bulls, U Mumba, Haryana Steelers, Tamil Thalaivas, Jaipur Pink Panthers, Dabang Delhi K.C. and Puneri Paltan. 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 2023 auction: Bengal Warriorz, Gujarat Giants, Telugu Titans, Dabang Delhi K.C., Haryana Steelers, Puneri Paltan, Bengaluru Bulls, U Mumba, Patna Pirates, UP Yoddhas, Tamil Thalaivas and Jaipur Pink Panthers. The UP Yoddhas at other auctions: 2025, 2023, 2022 and 2021.