IPL 2025 mega auction: Gujarat Titans rope in Mahipal Lomror for 1.7 crores

Mahipal Lomror scored 125 runs for Royal Challengers Bengaluru in IPL 2024.

Over the years, Indian all-rounder Mahipal Lomror has created a niche in the league. Known for his aggressive batting in the lower middle order he started his Indian Premier League (IPL) career with Delhi Daredevils (now Delhi Capitals) in 2016.

Mahipal is also a skilled left-arm orthodox spinner who can bowl tight overs in the shortest format of the game. His versatility makes him a valuable asset in T20s.

Gujarat Titans buy Mahipal Lomror for INR 1.7 crore

Mahipal Lomror was bought by Gujarat Titans (GT) in the IPL 2025 mega auction for INR 1.7 crore, which was more than triple his base price of INR 50 lakhs.

Rajasthan Royals and Gujarat were the only two teams vying for Lomror and the latter managed to purchase the southpaw who is known for hitting towering sixes in white-ball cricket.

Mahipal Lomror previously in the IPL

Mahipal Lomror’s aggressive batting earned him a spot in the Delhi Daredevils squad in 2016. He later moved to Rajasthan Royals (RR) during the 2018 season where he was given limited opportunities.

He was picked by Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) in the 2022 auction and since then he has contributed to the franchise in key moments.

Lomror has scored 527 runs in his IPL career with an impressive strike rate of 141.

Lomror started with Delhi Daredevils in 2016 with a salary of INR 10 lakh. He later joined Rajasthan Royals for INR 20 lakh before being bought by Royal Challengers Bangalore in 2022 for INR 95 lakh. He has now earned his biggest paycheck so far of INR 1.7 crore.

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