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).

The IPL is widely regarded as the most lucrative domestic T20 cricket league in the world, attracting top talent with whopping salaries. With significant sponsorships and broadcast deals, IPL franchises spare no expense in securing the services of top players.

Rishabh Pant became the most expensive player in the history of the IPL as he was roped in by Lucknow Super Giants for INR 27 crore at the IPL 2025 Mega Auction.

"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.

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.

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.

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

All 10 franchises of the Indian Premier League (IPL) spent Rs 639.15 crore at the IPL 2025 mega auction, during which 182 players, including 62 overseas cricketers, were sold during a two-day extravaganza in Saudi Arabia's Jeddah.

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