Hard-hitting batter Ashutosh Sharma, with a base price of ₹30 lakh, sparked intense bidding at the IPL auction. After initial bids from RCB and RR, DC entered the race, pushing the price past ₹1 crore. A fierce battle followed with PBKS, reaching ₹3.80 crore. In the end, DC secured Sharma for ₹3.80 crore, marking a significant payday for the talented player.