Uncapped buys split IPL fortunes

Auction purses stretched thin for uncapped players. Mukul Choudhary's grabbed scalps for LSG — while Auqib Nabi's leaking runs and plenty of others warm benches. We're past the halfway mark now.

Wisden tracks the big spends. Unproven names cost crores, and teams gambled hard. Some shine quick, but misses sting the purse.

IPL economics keep climbing — stars demand more, so rookies fill gaps with upside. Choudhary's proving his value. Nabi's still hunting rhythm. Half the season's gone, and the bets are playing out slow.