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Blunder Or Tactical Genius: Did KKR Commit A Big Mistake By Spending 23.75 Cr On Venkatesh Iyer?

Venkatesh Iyer has been bought back by KKR for INR 23.75 Cr in IPL 2025 Mega Auction [Source: @LoyalSachinFan/x.com]Venkatesh Iyer has been bought back by KKR for INR 23.75 Cr in IPL 2025 Mega Auction [Source: @LoyalSachinFan/x.com]

All the fans were surprised by the turn of events when Venkatesh Iyer went under the hammer during the IPL 2025 mega auction. The Indian all-rounder was sold for a whopping price of INR 23.75 Cr. His IPL 2024 team, the Kolkata Knight Riders showed their trust on him and bought him back.

Looking at the price of Venkatesh Iyer, the fans were shocked and surprised. However, the KKR management might have had a particular thought process in buying the southpaw back for such a big money.

Here is an analysis of whether KKR committed mistake in buying Venkatesh Iyer for INR 23.75 Cr.

Why KKR Spent So Much On Venkatesh Iyer?

Part of their KKR set up - Venkatesh Iyer has been a part of the set up since IPL 2021. He batted consistently and was one of the prime reasons behind the qualifying for the finals. Besides, Iyer has over the years played some crucial knocks under pressure and has helped the team win clutch matches. Looking at the contributions, he has made for the frnachise in the last four years, the management might have included him to be a part of their plan.

Utility Player - Venkatesh Iyer is not a uni-dimensional player. The Indian all-rounder can deliver a couple of overs for them if and when the team needs it. The fact that he can add flexibility and dynamism to the bowling plans of the team induced him to go after him. 

The fact that he can bowl is an addition. Besides, this Iyer can also bat anywhere in the batting order. His presence in the line-up allows the management to adjust and adapt their batting order as per the situation of the game. 

Venkatesh Iyer's IPL Stats

Matches
Runs
Strike Rate
Wickets
Economy
14370158.80028.00

Even though Venkatesh Iyer has been included as an all-rounder in the team, he has not bowled enough. In the last edition of the tournament, Iyer was given only a single over where he gave away 28 runs. So, the overall application of Iyer as an all-rounder seems to fail.

Venkatesh Iyer has bowled 13.3 overs for Kolkata Knight Riders in 51 innings. In this 13.3 overs, he has picked up three wickets while conceding runs at an economy of 10.59. Thus we can see his over all application as an all-rounder is not as much as the price paid for him.

Is Venkatesh Iyer's Price Justified?

Although he looks like a utility pick and an integral part of the KKR plan, the price of INR 23.75 Cr looks a bit too much.  A maximum price rane of INR 10-15 Cr would have been best for the Indian all-rounder.