Mallika Sagar, who is conducting the IPL 2025 mega auction in Jeddah, sold Uttar Pradesh batter Swastik Chhikara to RCB after not seeing DC's bid. DC management was seen telling Mallika that they raised their paddle, however, RCB told her she has already sold the player. Mallika apologised to DC, with Chhikara officially being bought by RCB.