Zeeshan Ansari IPL 2025 price [Source: ABHISTRONG/X.com]
Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) played a punt and included the leg-spinner in their lineup against a batting heavy Delhi Capitals side. There were doubts on his abilities to deliver at the highest level, but the spinner destroyed the DC top order with some brilliant skills as he took the wickets of Jake Fraser-McGurk and Faf du Plessis.
IPL is all about giving opportunities to youngsters and Ansari grabbed it with both the hands as he dismissed two great players with ease. So, how much did the franchise pay to buy him in the auction?.
Zeeshan Ansari IPL 2025 Price
SRH were shrewd in the IPL 2025 mega auction and they had a steal deal as the Orange Army purchased his services for a mere INR 40 lakhs and he repaid the faith with two crucial wickets.
This was Zeeshan's first IPL 2025 match and he auditioned for it to perfection as not only Faf and JFM, but DC's new signing, KL Rahul also became his victim for 15 runs.
Who is Zeeshan Ansari?
Zeeshan Ansari is a leg-break bowler who represents Uttar Pradesh in the domestic competition. He came into the limelight after showing exemplary skills and in 5 first-class matches, Ansari has 17 wickets.
He announced his arrival in the UP T20 League, as he bagged 24 wickets in 12 matches at an economy of just 7.63. Due to the mystery surrounding him, SRH splashed out 40 lakh to buy him in auction.