Rishabh Pant becomes most expensive player in IPL history with Rs 27 crore deal to Lucknow Super Giants

Rishabh Pant was sold to Lucknow Super Giants for a record Rs 27 crore in the IPL 2025 auction, making him the most expensive player in league history. This surpasses the previous record held by Shreyas Iyer. Pant's bidding involved intense competition from Sunrisers Hyderabad and his former team, Delhi Capitals. His impressive T20 performance and wicketkeeping skills drove the high price, reflecting his value in the league. Previously, Pant had a base price of Rs 2 crore. He returned to competitive cricket after a serious accident in 2022 and was the leading run-scorer for Delhi Capitals in the last season.