Punjab Kings bought Harshal Patel for so many crores : Punjab Kings secured Harshal Patel for Rs 11.75 crore, adding him to their roster for the IPL 2024 season. Initially priced at Rs 2 crore, Harshal Patel garnered enthusiastic bidding from Gujarat Titans and Lucknow Super Giants. However, it was Punjab Kings’ substantial bid that ultimately landed Patel in their team.
Punjab Kings bought Harshal Patel for so many crores
Punjab Kings bought Harshal Patel for so many crores: Harshal Patel, formerly with Royal Challengers Bangalore, was released by the franchise ahead of the IPL 2024 auction. He was acquired by Royal Challengers Bangalore for Rs 10.75 crore in the IPL 2023 auction. Throughout his IPL journey, Harshal Patel has also played for Delhi Capitals and Mumbai Indians.
The auction dynamics were evident as Gujarat Titans initiated the bidding for Harshal Patel. With escalating prices, Punjab Kings joined the competitive bidding against Gujarat Titans. Lucknow Super Giants briefly entered the race but later opted out. In the final phase of the auction, Punjab Kings emerged triumphant, securing Harshal Patel for a substantial sum of Rs 11.75 crore.
In Harshal Patel’s IPL journey spanning 92 matches, he has showcased bowling brilliance with 111 wickets to his credit. His IPL bowling statistics boast an average of 24.07 and an economy rate of 8.59.
Harshal Patel’s notable achievement includes claiming five wickets in a match, achieving a personal best of 5 wickets for 27 runs in an IPL game. His transition to Punjab Kings positions him to make a substantial impact in the upcoming IPL season, bringing forth his bowling expertise and valuable experience to the team.
