IPL Auction 2026: KKR paid 5 times more for player, turned the game around in 23 balls

IPL Auction 2026: On December 16th, he received more money than he asked for. Then, on December 21st, this player turned the game around in just 23 balls. We are talking about the Bangladeshi fast bowler Mustafizur Rahman, who wreaked havoc with his bowling for his team, Dubai Capitals, in the ILT20 match played in Abu Dhabi on December 21st. His dangerous spell proved why Kolkata Knight Riders paid him almost 5 times more money. Also Read: High-Voltage Drama in Dubai: Indian Players Refuse to Accept Medals from Nakvi, VIDEO

Received almost 5 times more money than asked for

Mustafizur Rahman had set his base price at Rs 2 crore in the IPL 2026 auction. That is, the amount he himself asked for. But, he received Rs 9.20 crore. That is, almost 5 times more money than the amount he asked for. The specialty of Mustafizur's bowling is his cutters and his variations. In the death overs, he is a difficult challenge for batsmen. His current form is also impressive. Now, with so many qualities in a bowler, it was obviously not easy for KKR to acquire him. KKR faced tough competition from CSK. But, in the end, spending almost 5 times more money paid off.

What did Mustafizur Rahman do?

Now, let's find out what Mustafizur Rahman, for whom KKR spent so much money, did in the match played on December 21st. Mustafizur's team, Dubai Capitals, was playing against Gulf Giants. In this match, Gulf Giants batted first, but Mustafizur and his teammates bowled so well that it became difficult for them to play the full 20 overs. Also Read: IND vs SA: Jasprit Bumrah gets angry, snatches phone, shocking VIDEO

This bowler will be playing for KKR in IPL 2026

Mustafizur Rahman was the most successful bowler for his team, even though he bowled one ball less than his quota. Mustafizur took 3 wickets for 34 runs in 3.5 overs (23 balls). The three batsmen he dismissed included Gulf Giants captain James Vince, Azmatullah Omarzai, and Sean Dickson. Thanks to Mustafizur's brilliant performance, Gulf Giants were all out for 156 runs in 19.5 overs.

Mustafizur becomes the hero of Dubai Capitals' victory

Dubai Capitals were given a target of 157 runs, which they achieved with 4 balls to spare, winning the match by 6 wickets. Dubai Capitals scored 162 runs for 4 wickets in 19.2 overs.