Wanindu Hasaranga, with a base price of ₹2 crore, saw a bidding war between Rajasthan Royals and Mumbai Indians. The bid quickly rose to ₹5.25 crore, with Rajasthan securing the Sri Lankan all-rounder. Meanwhile, Adam Zampa, starting at ₹2 crore, was initially contested by SRH and RR, with SRH ultimately securing him for ₹2.40 crore after RR pulled out.