Rishabh Pant Becomes Most Expensive Player in IPL History, Sold to Lucknow Super Giants for ₹27 Crore

In a historic IPL mega auction, Team India’s star wicketkeeper-batsman Rishabh Pant has set a new record, becoming the most expensive player in the league’s history. The Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) secured Pant’s services for an astonishing ₹27 crore, surpassing all previous benchmarks since the tournament’s inception in 2008.

The bidding war for Pant was intense, with Sunrisers Hyderabad fiercely competing early on. However, the Lucknow Super Giants outlasted their rivals, sealing the deal with a jaw-dropping final bid.

Pant wasn’t the only headline-grabber of the day. Earlier, Punjab Kings created a buzz by acquiring Shreyas Iyer for ₹26.75 crore, breaking the previous record of ₹24.75 crore set by Australian pacer Mitchell Starc in the last season. However, Iyer’s record was short-lived, as Pant’s staggering price tag stole the spotlight soon after.

With these record-breaking bids, the IPL auction showcased not just the franchises’ spending power but also the immense value top players bring to the league. As anticipation builds for the upcoming season, all eyes will be on how these stars perform under the weight of their historic price tags.