Mukesh Kumar has registered IPL 2025 Mega auction at a base price of INR 2 crore. The right-arm pacer played for Delhi Capitals in the last season of IPL.
He made his IPL debut in 2023. In his first season, Mukesh played 10 games and took 7 wickets. In 2023, he made his debut for Team India in all three formats.
After gaining international experience, Mukesh has done well in IPL 2024. Even though Delhi Capitals missed out on the playoffs, Mukesh managed to make an impact with the ball. Bengal pacer scored 17 goals in 10 games.
In international cricket, he has played 3 Tests, 6 ODIs and 17 T20Is so far. In total, Mukesh played 65 T20s and scored 71 wickets.
Mukesh Kumar bought by Delhi Capitals for INR 8 crore in IPL Auction 2025
Delhi Capitals signed Mukesh Kumar for INR 8 crores using RTM option in IPL 2025 mega auction.
Chennai Super Kings made the opening bid before Punjab Kings joined the fray. Both teams were involved in a bidding war as they made it clear that they wanted the Indian pacer. Super Kings backed out when Punjab Kings raised the bid to INR 6.50 crore.
Delhi Capitals exercised RTM option, Punjab Kings raised the bid to 8 crores. Delhi decided to go ahead with the offer and retained the fast bowler.
