In an intense bidding war, Pant was signed by LSG for an incredible sum of INR 27 crore at the auction going on in Saudi Arabia's Jeddah. The record amount saw Pant become the highest paid player in IPL history. The Super Giants had parted ways with KL Rahul ahead of the auction but had kept some big names.

Lucknow Super Giants scripted history at the IPL Auction 2025 in Jeddah, making Rishabh Pant the most expensive buy in the tournament's history. Pant was acquired by LSG for ₹ 27 crores, from a base price of ₹ 2 crores.

Rishabh Pant created history as he became the most expensive player in IPL history after LSG bought him for 27 crore. Shreyas Iyer also earned a hefty amount as PBKS roped him for 26.75 crore. Let us look at the 10 most expensive players in IPL 2025.