The tension mounted as KKR pushed their bid to Rs. 7.25 crore, but then, in a dramatic twist, Delhi Capitals (DC) threw their hat into the ring with a Rs 7.50 crore offer. DC raised the stakes to Rs 10 crore, but the bid climbed steadily as PBKS and DC traded blows, reaching Rs. 13.50 crore, then Rs 16 crore, and eventually Rs 20 crore.