Jofra Archer, listed at a base price of ₹2 crore, sparked a fierce bidding war between LSG, MI, and RR. The bid quickly escalated past ₹6 crore, with MI and LSG battling for the fast bowler. RR joined in, pushing the price to over ₹12 crore. After a back-and-forth between MI and RR, Archer was sold to RR for ₹12.5 crore, marking a major acquisition for the franchise.