Indian wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant made history at the IPL 2025 auction, securing a massive INR 27 crore deal with Lucknow Super Giants (LSG), making him the most expensive player in the history of the Indian Premier League (IPL).

Known for his explosive batting, Rishabh Pant created history by becoming the most expensive player in IPL history. After parting ways with Delhi Capitals, Pant was snapped up by the Lucknow Super Giants for a record Rs 27 crore. Speculation is rife that the left-hander might take over as LSG's captain.

A total of 182 players were sold across two days, for a whopping ₹639.15 crore. Rishabh Pant of LSG, emerged as most expensive buy at ₹27 crores. Vaibhav Suryavanshi became the youngest cricketer to get an IPL contract at 13 years.

Rishabh Pant etched his name in IPL history books, becoming the priciest player ever as Lucknow Super Giants splurged an unprecedented sum at the Jedd

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"Goodbyes are never easy...,' Pant wrote on Instagram. Talking about his nine-year-long journey with the Delhi franchise, Pant admitted he grew in several ways while playing there.

Check ou the Top 10 Most Expensive Buys in IPL Auction History, featuring Rishabh Pant, Shreyas Iyer, Mitchell Starc, Venkatesh Iyer and Pat Cummins among other in the costliest players in the lucrative leage after the bidding process.

The auction for IPL 2025 started on a roaring note as after Shreyas Iyer, Rishabh Pant bagged an all-time record price.

Pant was the subject of a bidding war between the Lucknow Super Giants and his former side, the Delhi Capitals

Rishabh Pant leaves Delhi Capitals after nine years, joining Lucknow Super Giants for ₹27 crore. Fans and co-owner Parth Jindal share heartfelt tributes.