From MI to CSK: All IPL Teams That Bid For Mustafizur Rahman Before KKR

After BCCI’s approach, KKR released Bangladeshi pacer Mustafizur Rahman. The franchise had bought him for ₹9.2 crore in the auction. However, now the board has said that KKR can bring in a replacement player instead. This brings the player into the news.

Because of this decision, people have again started looking back at his full IPL journey. Below, we look at all the teams he has played for in the IPL and his performance.

Mustafizur Rahman’s IPL Career

Rahman played the first season in 2016 for SRH. Here is the quick snapshot of his IPL career: IPL Stats of Mustafizur Rahman

Total Matches – 60 matches
Total Team – 5
Overall Wickets – 65 wickets
Average – 28.44 average
Strike Rate – 20.9

IPL Teams of Mustafizur Rahman

Team	Seasons	Matches	Wickets
SRH	2016–2017	17	17
MI	2018	7	7
RR	2021	14	14
DC	2022–2023, 2025	12	13
CSK	2024	9	14
KKR	2026	—	—

Let’s go through the complete journey of the player in IPL, team by team.

1. Sunrisers Hyderabad

His first team was SRH. It was a dream debut for him. He got ₹1.4 crore for the season and played well. This performance helped the team to win IPL 2016.

Played 16 matches
Took 17 wickets
SRH won the IPL title that season

Rahman’s bowling style looked fresh for IPL batters then. He was used cleverly in difficult overs, and he responded well. But cricket doesn’t always go in one straight line. In 2017, injuries plus form issues suddenly slowed things down for him.

Played only 1 match
Took 0 wickets

SRH did not continue with him after this.

2. Mumbai Indians

The second team of the player was MI. He played the 2018 season for ₹2.2 crore.

7 matches
7 wickets
Bowled a few tight spells
Overall average bowling

Mumbai had many bowling options. As a result, they did not retain him.

3. Rajasthan Royals

He played the next season of IPL for RR. The franchise signed him for ₹1 crore. In this season of 2021:

Played 14 matches
Took 14 wickets

RR did not reach anything big that year, but Rahman bowled well.

4. Delhi Capitals

He played the 2023 season for DC. Rahman has played 3 seasons under Delhi. This is the highest by him for a team. Season-wise breakup looked something like:

2022 – 8 wickets from 7 matches
2023 – 1 wicket from 2 matches
2025 – 4 wickets in 3 matches

Delhi used him in different situations, sometimes powerplay, sometimes death overs. But DC kept rotating bowlers a lot, meaning he didn’t always get long, uninterrupted runs. Even then, the fact that DC brought him back again in later seasons shows:

They trusted his skill
They felt he could still do a job
Especially on slower pitches

This is how Shahrukh Khan from KKR, Mohammad Dhoni from CSK, Kiran Khan Gandhi from DC bid for Mustafizur Rahman of Bangladesh in IPL auction. pic.twitter.com/wHz8V5il5p
— कट्टर INDIA समर्थक 🦁🇮🇳 ™ (@KKRWeRule) January 3, 2026

🇧🇩 Bangladeshi pacer Mustafizur Rahman has been released by Kolkata Knight Riders following a BCCI directive.
• Bought for ₹9.20 crore
• Will not play IPL 2026
• Decision sparks political & diplomatic debate pic.twitter.com/nsFFMMHhCi
— INDIA STATISTICS (@indi_statistics) January 3, 2026

5. Chennai Super Kings

Next was the most successful team – CSK. Many people believe this was one of his best comeback-style seasons. In 2024;

9 matches
14 wickets
smart bowling, perfect variations
CSK used him in pressure overs

The team setup suited him, the pitches worked in his favour, and CSK’s system generally backs bowlers well. That season actually pushed his name back into relevance before the next auctions

6. Kolkata Knight Riders

And then came the big twist, KKR in 2026. KKR went aggressive at the table and bought him for ₹9.20 crore. Considerable jump compared to earlier contracts. After the controversy, the team released him. As of now, he will not play this year’s IPL.

Mutafizur Rahman at Auction :

The player’s base price was ₹2 crore. For this quality player, the bidding didn’t stay quiet. It picked up momentum fast. Here are the teams that bid for him:

CSK
DC
KKR

CSK and DC both tried to bring back their old player. KKR, with a final bid of ₹9.20 crore, bought him.

Beyond the IPL auction drama, franchise performances in other leagues have also been in focus. Sunrisers Eastern Cape’s rise to the top of the SA20 points table, powered by crucial bonus wins, highlights how strong team strategies and form across tournaments continue to shape player value and demand.

Sunrisers Supreme: SEC Move Top of SA20 Table with Back-to-Back Bonus Point Wins

Final Words

Mustafizur Rahman has played for many teams of IPL teams in his career. He started with SRH and helped the team win the cup. Later, he played for the following teams:

KKR could be his 6th team. After the controversy, the team has released him. Now, the player will not feature in the season for any team. The franchise has not announced any replacement yet.

FAQs

1. Will Mustafizur Rahman play IPL 2026?

Ans: No. KKR bought him for the 2026 season. However, the team has released him now.

2. How many teams bid for Mustafizur Rahman?

Ans: CSK and Delhi Capitals were both involved before KKR closed the bid.

3. Why did KKR buy him?

Ans: KKR bought him to add a quality bowler to the team. Rahman is a powerful left-arm bowler having multiple variations. He has pressure-over experience and can bowl cutters perfectly.

4. Will Rahman get the amount after release?

Ans: No. KKR will get back the purse value to buy a new player.