Rishabh Pant sets record as most expensive player in IPL 2025 auction

In the IPL 2025 Mega Auction, Rishabh Pant was sold to the Lucknow Super Giants for ₹27 crore, making him the most expensive player in IPL history. Young player Vaibhav Suryavanshi, at 13, became the youngest ever selected, sold for ₹1.10 crore. Bhuvneshwar Kumar was the highest bid on the second day, going to Royal Challengers Bengaluru for ₹10.75 crore. Other notable sales included Deepak Chahar to Mumbai Indians for ₹9.25 crore and Shreyas Iyer to Punjab Kings for ₹26.75 crore. Several high-profile players, including David Warner and Kane Williamson, went unsold during the auction. The auction featured a mix of established stars and emerging talent, reflecting a diverse player pool.