IPL 2022 Auction:

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A total of 204 players were sold in the span of two days aggregating a sum of 551.7 crores as 10 teams were left with content to build formidable sides.

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However, there were some nerve-wracking moments for the players and the fans as teams were in a tussle after players during the bids.

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Let us look at the 5 best bidding moments of the IPL 2022 auction that will highlight how great the event rise up to its occasion

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Harshal Patel

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Jofra Archer

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Deepak Chahar

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Avesh Khan

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Ishan Kishan

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