The bidding drama that made Rishabh Pant the most expensive IPL player at Rs 27 crore

 The bidding drama that made Rishabh Pant the most expensive IPL player at Rs 27 crore

Rishabh Pant became the most expensive player in IPL history during the 2025 mega auction, with Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) securing him for a staggering Rs 27 crore. The bidding for Pant created high drama, especially after Shreyas Iyer had briefly set the record at Rs 26.75 crore, only for LSG to outbid that amount. This excitement overshadowed the earlier bids of Mitchell Starc and Jos Buttler, marking Pant’s incredible rise in the IPL auction history

The IPL 2025 mega auction witnessed intense bidding as Rishabh Pant became the most expensive player in IPL history, signed by Lucknow Super Giants for an unprecedented Rs 27 crore. The dramatic sequence began with fierce competition for other star players like Shreyas Iyer, who briefly held the record at Rs 26.75 crore. However, Pant’s inclusion in the auction ignited a bidding war among multiple teams, with LSG ultimately outbidding rivals to secure the dynamic wicketkeeper-batter.

The auction’s turning point was Delhi Capitals’ decision not to use their Right to Match (RTM) card for Pant, which opened the field for his historic move. This extraordinary purchase underscored the value Indian players bring to the league

The bidding drama that made Rishabh Pant the most expensive IPL player at Rs 27 crore unfolded at the 2025 IPL mega auction, where the Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) secured him. Pant’s bid surpassed Shreyas Iyer’s Rs 26.75 crore, briefly set by Punjab Kings. This fierce competition marked a historic moment as Pant eclipsed Iyer’s record, and his former team, Delhi Capitals, did not use their Right to Match card, allowing LSG to claim him. Pant’s final price tag of Rs 27 crore set a new benchmark in the IPL auction history​

The drama intensified when Shreyas Iyer briefly became the costliest player at Rs 26.75 crore, only for LSG to outbid that moments later for Pant. This made him the most expensive IPL player in history, surpassing Mitchell Starc’s previous record of Rs 24.75 crore. The bidding war showcased Pant’s immense value in T20 cricket​.

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