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MI Spend 9.25 Crores For Deepak Chahar; Why Is It One Of The Worst Buys Of IPL 2025 Auction?

Debashis Sarangi

Chahar played for CSK in IPL 2024 [Source: @Vidyadhar_R/X]Chahar played for CSK in IPL 2024 [Source: @Vidyadhar_R/X]

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Five-time Champions Mumbai Indians certainly haven't been at their best in the IPL 2025 mega auction. The Hardik Pandya-led side was less active than their counterparts on day 1 of the marquee event. Although they bought Trent Boult for a whopping amount of INR 12.50 Crores, the rest of their buys put question marks on their talent scouting. 

Mumbai Indians had the second-highest purse heading to the second day of the auction. Thus, they had a golden opportunity to build a solid team ahead of the tournament's next season. However, they decided to spend a huge fraction of their budget for Deepak Chahar, surprising fans and experts. 

Here's why MI's decision to buy Chahar for a huge amount of INR 9.25 Crores is a blunder and might hamper their IPL 2025 campaign. 

Deepak Chahar's Injury-prone Body

  • Hailed for his swing bowling, Deepak Chahar burst onto the scene in the late 2010s, showcasing his remarkable bowling ability for Chennai Super Kings. 
  • However, Chahar's injury-prone body marred his career, as he missed numerous matches due to frequent injury setbacks. So, considering he is vulnerable to injuries, MI's decision to invest such a big amount in him could be a massive gamble. 

Deepak Chahar's Recent IPL Performances

  • Although Deepak Chahar was a useful player for CSK, particularly with the ball in the powerplay, his recent performances weren't up to the mark. The right-arm pacer struggled to pick wickets in the first six overs, with his prolonged rough patch resulting in his CSK exit. 
  • In his last eight IPL matches, Chahar has managed only five wickets at a modest average of 40.40, exhibiting his recent poor outings in the lucrative league. 

MI Needed A Third Seamer More Than Deepak Chahar

  • As Mumbai Indians have a formidable new-ball bowling pair of Bumrah and Boult, they actually needed a third seamer who could bowl in the middle overs and slog overs. 
  • It's a well-known fact that they won't use Chahar ahead of Bumrah and Boult in the powerplay. So, ideally, MI should've used their remaining budget over a hit-the-deck bowler or death-bowling specialist instead of roping in a high-budget powerplay bowler.