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

Rishabh Pant became the most expensive player in IPL history at the 2025 auction, sold to Lucknow Super Giants for 27 crore. He was released by Delhi Capitals before the auction, sparking intense bidding. Shreyas Iyer was the second-highest purchase, going to Punjab Kings for 26.75 crore. The auction saw competitive bids, particularly for these top players, marking a significant increase in player values compared to previous years. The top ten most expensive players included Venkatesh Iyer, Arshdeep Singh, and Yuzvendra Chahal, all fetching high bids. This auction reflects a trend of rising prices in the IPL player market.