IPL 2025: Rishabh Pant Bags INR 27 Cr from LSG, Shreyas Iyer Gets INR 26.75 Cr Punjab Deal
In the IPL 2025 auction, Rishabh Pant, Shreyas Iyer, and Venkatesh Iyer made headlines with their record-breaking bids. Pant was bought by Lucknow Super Giants for INR 27 crore, Shreyas Iyer went to Punjab Kings for INR 26.75 crore, and Venkatesh Iyer was picked up by Kolkata Knight Riders for INR 23.75 crore, making significant impacts in the auction with their high prices.
The first day of the IPL 2025 Auction has proved to be historic, setting new records and showcasing dramatic bidding battles. Rishabh Pant shattered the record books, becoming the most expensive player in IPL history after Lucknow Super Giants secured him for INR 27 crore. This surpassed Shreyas Iyer’s INR 26.75 crore deal with Punjab Kings.
Kolkata Knight Riders made headlines by acquiring Venkatesh Iyer for INR 23.75 crore, while Yuzvendra Chahal became the most expensive Indian spinner ever, fetching INR 18 crore from PBKS. The auction began with Arshdeep Singh being retained by Punjab Kings via an RTM card for INR 18 crore.
| No. | Player Name | Role | Base Price (INR) | Sold Price (INR) | Buying Team |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rishabh Pant | Wicketkeeper/Batter | 2 Crore | 27.00 Crore | Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) |
| 2 | Shreyas Iyer | Batter | 2 Crore | 26.75 Crore | Punjab Kings (PBKS) |
| 3 | Arshdeep Singh | Bowler | 2 Crore | 18 Crore (RTM) | Punjab Kings (PBKS) |
| 4 | Yuzvendra Chahal | Spinner | 2 Crore | 18.00 Crore | Punjab Kings (PBKS) |
| 5 | Jos Buttler | Batter | 2 Crore | 15.75 Crore | Gujarat Titans (GT) |
Sunrisers Hyderabad successfully bid INR 11.25 crore for Ishan Kishan, marking a shift as Mumbai Indians, his former team, opted not to reclaim him after paying INR 15.25 crore in 2022. MI entered the fray late, with their first purchase being Trent Boult for INR 12.50 crore. With over INR 700 crore spent, day one showcased the immense stakes and strategy shaping IPL 2025.
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