{"id":22899,"date":"2025-12-16T18:54:15","date_gmt":"2025-12-16T13:24:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.businessupturn.com\/sports\/?p=672085"},"modified":"2025-12-16T18:54:15","modified_gmt":"2025-12-16T13:24:15","slug":"mustafizur-rahman-sold-to-kkr-for-rs-9-20-crore-as-csk-lose-bidding-war-in-ipl-2026-auction","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.businessupturn.com\/sports\/cricket\/ipl\/mustafizur-rahman-sold-to-kkr-for-rs-9-20-crore-as-csk-lose-bidding-war-in-ipl-2026-auction\/","title":{"rendered":"Mustafizur Rahman sold to KKR for Rs 9.20 crore as CSK lose bidding war in IPL 2026 auction"},"content":{"rendered":"

Bangladesh left-arm pacer Mustafizur Rahman<\/strong> returned to the Indian Premier League spotlight after being sold to Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) for Rs 9.20 crore<\/strong> at the IPL 2026 mini-auction in Abu Dhabi<\/strong>. The experienced seamer entered the auction at a base price of Rs 2 crore<\/strong>, but a fierce bidding battle\u2014primarily between KKR and Chennai Super Kings (CSK)<\/strong>\u2014pushed his price significantly higher before KKR had the final say.<\/p>\n

CSK vs KKR bidding battle<\/h3>\n

CSK, who had previously utilised Mustafizur during the IPL 2024 season<\/strong>, showed strong interest in bringing the Bangladesh pacer back into their setup. However, KKR aggressively raised the paddle, eventually outbidding CSK at Rs 9.20 crore<\/strong>, securing one of the most experienced left-arm fast bowlers in IPL history.<\/p>\n

The signing adds proven international quality and variation to KKR\u2019s pace attack ahead of the 2026 season.<\/p>\n

Mustafizur Rahman\u2019s IPL career at a glance<\/h3>\n

Across 60 IPL matches<\/strong>, Mustafizur Rahman has established himself as a reliable wicket-taker, particularly effective in the powerplay and death overs<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

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  • Matches:<\/strong> 60<\/li>\n
  • Wickets:<\/strong> 65<\/li>\n
  • Bowling average:<\/strong> 28.45<\/li>\n
  • Economy rate:<\/strong> 8.13<\/li>\n
  • Best figures:<\/strong> 4\/29<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    A decorated IPL journey<\/h3>\n

    Mustafizur burst onto the IPL scene in 2016 with Sunrisers Hyderabad<\/strong>, playing a key role in their title-winning campaign. That season remains historic, as he became the only overseas player to win the IPL Emerging Player of the Tournament award<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

    Over the years, he has represented multiple franchises:<\/p>\n

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    • Sunrisers Hyderabad:<\/strong> 2016\u20132017<\/li>\n
    • Mumbai Indians:<\/strong> 2018<\/li>\n
    • Delhi Capitals:<\/strong> 2022\u20132023, replacement in 2025<\/li>\n
    • Rajasthan Royals:<\/strong> 2021<\/li>\n
    • Chennai Super Kings:<\/strong> 2024<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

      During the IPL 2024 season with CSK<\/strong>, Mustafizur made an immediate impact, picking up 14 wickets in nine matches<\/strong> before leaving mid-season for national duty. In IPL 2025<\/strong>, he featured briefly for Delhi Capitals as a replacement player.<\/p>\n

      Why KKR went big for Mustafizur<\/h3>\n

      KKR\u2019s decision to invest heavily in Mustafizur reflects their focus on experience, left-arm variation, and death-overs control<\/strong>. His cutters, slower balls, and ability to operate on flat pitches make him a valuable option in high-pressure situations.<\/p>\n

      With CSK narrowly missing out, KKR now add a proven IPL performer to their bowling unit, hoping Mustafizur\u2019s experience can make an immediate impact in IPL 2026<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

      The Rs 9.20 crore deal underlines that even after a decade in the league, Mustafizur Rahman remains one of the most sought-after overseas fast bowlers in the IPL<\/strong>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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