Harshal Patel, the all-rounder, was signed by Sunrisers Hyderabad for INR 8 crore. Punjab Kings used an RTM card but failed to match SRH’s final bid. Rachin Ravindra went back to Chennai Super Kings after Punjab’s final bid of INR 4 crore was matched by CSK using an RTM card.

Ravichandran Ashwin, who the Rajasthan Royals released, saw a bidding battle between Lucknow Super Giants, Chennai Super Kings, and RR. Chennai signed him for INR 9.75 crore.

Venkatesh Iyer, whom the Kolkata Knight Riders did not retain, returned to the franchise for INR 23.75 crore, making him the third most expensive Indian player in league history. Royal Challengers Bengaluru tried their best for Iyer but gave up in the end.

Marcus Stoinis joined Punjab Kings for INR 11 crore after RCB withdrew from the race. Even LSG refused to use the RTM card for the Australian all-rounder.

Australian star all-rounder Mitchell Marsh joined Lucknow Super Giants for INR 3.40 crore as DC didn’t use an RTM card.

Sunrisers, Punjab, and Super Kings went hard for Glenn Maxwell, and PBKS managed to get him for INR 4.20 crore. RCB didn’t use the RTM card for their former player.