IPL 2025 Mega Auction Sees Rishabh Pant And Shreyas Iyer As Most Expensive Buys

The IPL 2025 mega auction has witnessed teams investing heavily in top cricket talents from around the world. Players were sold for substantial sums, reflecting their value in the league.

Rishabh Pant has set a new record as the most expensive player in IPL history. He was acquired by Lucknow Super Giants for an astounding Rs 27 crore.

Shreyas Iyer also commanded a significant fee, with Punjab Kings paying Rs 26.75 crore for the Indian batter. Meanwhile, Yuzvendra Chahal joined Punjab Kings for Rs 18 crore, and Gujarat Titans secured Mohammed Siraj for Rs 12.25 crore.

Mohammed Shami will now play for Sunrisers Hyderabad after being bought for Rs 10 crore. KL Rahul, who previously captained LSG, has moved to Delhi Capitals with a deal worth Rs 14 crore.

In past auctions, Mitchell Starc held the record as the most expensive player when KKR purchased him for Rs 24.75 crore. The IPL continues to see franchises spending unprecedented amounts to secure top talent.

The Indian Premier League remains a platform where teams are willing to invest heavily in players they believe will make a difference on the field. This trend of high spending is expected to continue as teams aim to build competitive squads.