Australian pacer Mitchell Starc has been bought by Delhi Capitals for ₹11.75 crore in the IPL 2025 Mega Auction. Starc, who played a pivotal role in Kolkata Knight Riders' IPL 2024 title victory, was released by the defending champions ahead of this season.
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After a near-decade-long absence from the IPL, Starc returned in 2024, making his first appearance since 2015. Despite being bought by KKR in 2018, an injury had kept him out of that season. Starc's impact in 2024 was undeniable, as he led KKR's pace attack, picking up 17 wickets throughout the tournament. His standout performances came in the Qualifier 1 and the final, where he was named Player of the Match in both.
The bidding for Starc at the IPL 2025 auction was intense. Mumbai Indians made the first bid at ₹2 crore, with Kolkata Knight Riders soon following. The two teams battled up to ₹6 crore before Delhi Capitals entered the race, eventually securing the pacer for ₹11.75 crore after Royal Challengers Bengaluru also joined the bidding.
