Wicketkeeper-batter KL Rahul was bought for ₹14 crore by DC in IPL 2025 mega auction. KKR and RCB bid for KL Rahul at start. RCB left the bid when price reached ₹10.75 crore. DC then entered bidding war and KKR left it when price reached ₹12 crore. CSK then entered and left when DC raised the price to ₹14 crore.