Owner of Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH). Kavya Maran again emerged as one of the most talked about faces IPL auctionHis emotional and animated reactions lit up the bidding room when SRH comprehensively provided England. Liam Livingstone For ₹ 13 crore.
The dramatic moment sparked celebrations that quickly took over the social media charts after Hyderabad outclassed Lucknow Super Giants (LSG).
As SRH stayed ahead in one of the most compelling battles of the auction, the cameras repeatedly focused on Maran throughout the bidding, capturing his smiles, hand gestures and visible relief.
Liam Livingstone’s auction journey: From unsold property to hot property
Livingstone’s path to the auction was simple. The explosive England international was surprisingly unsold in the first round, raising eyebrows among fans and pundits alike. But his return in the accelerated auction phase has completely changed the story.
What followed was a fierce bidding contest involving Sunrisers Hyderabad, Kolkata Knight Riders, Gujarat Titans and finally Lucknow Super Giants. As the price skyrocketed, franchises started coming out and locked SRH and LSG in a head-to-head duel.
Lucknow stretched its resources to the limit by raising the bid to ₹ 12.80 crore before exhausting the remaining purse. This opened the door for SRH to make the final move and seal Livingstone’s services at ₹ 13 crore.
Kavya Maran grabs attention in IPL 2026 Auction
Throughout the bidding war, the broadcast was repeatedly interrupted for Kavya Maran, whose reactions told the story of SRH’s determination. From nervous anticipation to overwhelming joy, her expressions resonated strongly with her fans.
The clips of the SRH owner’s recording quickly went viral, with fans posting captions as well “Finally Kavya Gets Her Man” “I have never seen Kavya Mara so happy” and “Kavya Mara’s mood changed during the proposal for Liam Livingstone.
Kavya Mara’s mood during the proposal for Liam Livingstone 🤣😂 #IPL2026Auction pic.twitter.com/jeJlTnYp0h
— Kumar Sourav (@AdamDhoni1) December 17, 2025
The emotional reaction struck a chord, especially since SRH had earlier failed to land Livingstone during the IPL 2022 mega auction, a moment supporters remember vividly.
For many fans, the successful bid felt like a long-awaited comeback.
Why was Liam Livingstone SRH’s top target?
SRH’s think tank looked behind the scenes Liam Livingstone fits their lineup almost perfectly. The England star offers explosive middle-order power, capable of changing games in a matter of overs – something that has been lacking in Hyderabad’s disappointing IPL 2025 season.
Equally important is Livingstone’s bowling versatility. His ability to both break legs and spin adds a valuable tactical option, especially on Hyderabad’s spin-friendly home surfaces. This dual skill package made him a priority signing, despite stiff competition.
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