IPL 2025 auction: India's star wicketkeeper-batsman Rishabh Pant created history by breaking records in the IPL 2025 mega auction. The 26-year-old Pant was bought by Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) for an unprecedented price of Rs 27 crore, making him the most expensive player in the history of the tournament.
In this auction, Shreyas Iyer's previous record of ₹26.74 crore was also broken, which this time was part of his contract with Punjab Kings. This deal not only made the IPL auction process exciting, but also created a stir in the cricket world. A lot of suspense and drama was created before the unprecedented auction of Rishabh Pant.
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Auction held for Rs 27 crores
Rishabh Pant's deal worth ₹27 crore has become the biggest bid so far in the history of IPL auction. Earlier, Shreyas Iyer's deal of ₹26.74 crore was the most expensive, which Pant left behind this time. Many franchises bid for Pant, but in the end Lucknow Super Giants won.
Pant's IPL journey
Rishabh Pant's IPL career has been excellent so far. Pant, who debuted in 2016, has scored more than 2,500 runs in 84 matches. His strike rate is 148.43, which makes him one of the best finishers in T20 cricket. His fearlessness in batting and his ability to put pressure on the opposition bowlers in the death overs make him special.
Wicketkeeping and leadership skills
Pant is not only a brilliant batsman, but his wicketkeeping skills are also appreciated. Apart from this, his leadership as the captain of Delhi Capitals has been excellent. Under his captaincy, the team has reached the playoffs several times, due to which he has become a complete player.
Shreyas Iyer's performance is also commendable
Shreyas Iyer was also in the news in this auction. Punjab Kings included Iyer in their team by paying a huge amount of ₹ 26.74 crores. Iyer, who scored 3,127 runs in 116 IPL matches, has impressed everyone with his consistency and strong performance.
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