Anrich Nortje, the tearaway fast bowler, was listed at a base price of ₹2 crore. LSG and KKR engaged in an intense bidding war, with the bid quickly crossing ₹5 crore. KKR gained the upper hand, pushing the price to ₹6.5 crore, and LSG eventually pulled out. DC decided not to use their RTM. The bidding concluded with KKR securing Nortje for ₹6.5 crore.