Ishan Kishan and Deepak Chahar clinched the most eye-popping deals as India’s battle-hardened T20 exponents laughed their way to the bank on the opening day of IPL mega-auction where the franchises saved their highest bids for home-grown talent. Kishan’s Rs 15.25 crore winning bid from Mumbai Indians pipped the Rs 14 crore figure that CSK offered to retain Deepak Chahar on Saturday (February 12). Franchises showed prudence in overall spending but didn't hesitate to loosen the purse strings for proven performers, especially Indians.


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In terms of US Dollars, there were 20 million-plus buys, the biggest by far at any IPL auction with most of the beneficiaries being Indian T20 specialists. It was a satisfying ‘Pay Day’ for all current India internationals with Shreyas Iyer getting a staggering Rs 12.25 crore deal from Kolkata Knight Riders and the multi-skilled Shardul Thakur making Delhi Capitals break the bank with a Rs 10.75 crore.


Three prominent Test specialists Ajinkya Rahane, Cheteshwar Pujara and Ishant Sharma didn’t come under the hammer on the day and it is understood that franchises didn’t want to spend on players who don’t bring value to the table with their T20 game. They might come back on Sunday (February 13) at the accelerated bidding process if someone expresses interests. Wriddhiman Saha, who has been told that he won’t be picked for Test matches went unsold as teams are looking beyond the soon-to-be 38 year-old Bengal stumper.


Here is all you need to know about the IPL 2022 mega auction live streaming:


When will IPL 2022 auction take place?


The IPL 2022 auction will take place on February 12 and 13.


Where will IPL 2022 auction take place?


The IPL 2022 auction will take place in Bengaluru.


At what time does the IPL 2022 mega auction start?


The live coverage of the IPL 2022 auction will begin from 12 pm (IST) on February 12 (Saturday). It will begin at the same time on February 13 (Sunday).


How and where to watch IPL 2022 auction live streaming on TV?


The IPL 2022 auction will be live on Star Sports Network on February 12 and 13.


How to watch IPL 2022 auction live streaming online?


The live streaming of IPL 2022 auction will be available on Disney+ Hotstar. You can also follow zeenews.india.com for all the latest news, updates and live coverage of IPL 2022 mega auction.


How many teams will participate in IPL 2022 auction?


With the addition of Lucknow Super Giants and Gujarat Titans, the total number of teams in the IPL 2022 has reached 10. All the 10 teams will participate in the IPL auction.


How many players have been shortlisted for IPL 2022 auction?


600 cricketers – 228 capped, 365 uncapped 7 from associate nations – will go under the hammer during IPL 2022 auction. Out of these, 78 players were sold on Saturday including 20 foreign players for Rs 388 crore.