Rishabh Pant sets IPL auction record with Rs 27 crore bid from Lucknow Super Giants

Rishabh Pant became the most expensive player in IPL history during the 2025 auction, held in Jeddah. The Lucknow Super Giants purchased him for Rs 27 crore, surpassing the previous record of Rs 24.5 crore set by Mitchell Starc. Shreyas Iyer followed closely, sold to Punjab Kings for Rs 26.75 crore. Venkatesh Iyer was the third highest bid at Rs 23.75 crore, bought by Kolkata Knight Riders. Other notable purchases included Arshdeep Singh and Yuzvendra Chahal, each sold for Rs 18 crore. The auction has sparked a wave of memes online, particularly focused on Pant's record-breaking bid. The event is generating significant attention and excitement among fans and the cricket community.