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RCB bought 19-year-old Swastik Chikara for ₹30 lakh. He made headlines with a memorable performance in domestic cricket at just 14 years of age. In one match, Chikara smashed 585 runs off 167 balls, hitting 55 fours and 52 sixes. This explosive knock came while playing for Mahi Cricket Academy against ACE Cricket Academy (Gorakhpur) in a 40-over match in December 2019. His team scored 704 runs and won the game by a massive margin of 355 runs.
Before joining RCB, Swastik Chikara was a part of the Delhi Capitals franchise. Although he didn't get a chance to play, he was closely associated with the team. RCB picked him up for ₹30 lakh in the mega auction. Interestingly, his auction sparked controversy. Delhi Capitals claimed they had raised the paddle to bid for Chikara, but the auctioneer failed to notice. The franchise alleged that their bid was ignored during the process.
In comparison, Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) spent a whopping ₹8 crore to acquire Akash Deep. Between IPL 2022 and 2024, Akash played 8 matches and managed to take only 7 wickets, giving away runs at an economy of over 11. Even in IPL 2025, he has played 4 matches with an economy rate of above 12, raising questions about returns on the heavy investment.
Despite his explosive talent, Swastik Chikara has not been given a single opportunity to play for RCB so far this season. He is often spotted near senior player Virat Kohli during matches, but fans are eagerly awaiting his debut. It remains to be seen whether the team management will give this young talent a shot in the remainder of the tournament.
RCB fans are hopeful that Swastik Chikara will finally get his chance to showcase his batting prowess in IPL 2025. With a background that includes one of the most remarkable domestic innings ever seen, Chikara's potential is clear. All eyes are now on the RCB management to see if they will unleash this young sensation before the season ends.
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