Rishabh Pant Creates History: The IPL 2025 mega auction kicked off with a bang, witnessing record-breaking bids, intense bidding wars, and franchise reshuffling for some of cricket’s biggest stars. Here’s a detailed breakdown of all the action, highlights, and key takeaways from Day 1 of the IPL 2025 auction held in Saudi Arabia.
Rishabh Pant Creates History Becomes the Most Expensive Player in IPL History
Rishabh made history at the IPL 2025 auction, becoming the most expensive player in the Indian Premier League. The Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) secured Pant for a staggering ₹27 crore, sending shockwaves through the cricketing world. This move overshadowed the earlier acquisition of Shreyas Iyer, which Punjab Kings (PBKS) bought for ₹26.75 crore.
Shreyas Iyer’s First Words as PBKS Player
After being sold to Punjab Kings for ₹26.75 crore, Shreyas Iyer, the former KKR captain, shared his excitement about joining a new team. Iyer, who led Kolkata Knight Riders to victory in IPL 2024, expressed his eagerness to start a new chapter in his IPL career with PBKS.
Top Players in IPL 2025
Marquee Set 1: Big Money Moves
| Player | Team | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Rishabh Pant | LSG | ₹27 crore |
| Shreyas Iyer | PBKS | ₹26.75 crore |
| Arshdeep Singh | PBKS | ₹18 crore |
| Jos Buttler | GT | ₹15.75 crore |
| Mitchell Starc | DC | ₹11.75 crore |
| Kagiso Rabada | GT | ₹10.75 crore |
Marquee Set 2: Key Purchases
| Player | Team | Price |
|---|---|---|
| KL Rahul | DC | ₹14 crore |
| Yuzvendra Chahal | PBKS | ₹18 crore |
| Mohammed Siraj | GT | ₹12.25 crore |
| Liam Livingstone | RCB | ₹8.75 crore |
| David Miller | LSG | ₹7.50 crore |
| Mohammed Shami | SRH | ₹10 crore |
Key Moments from the Auction
- Arshdeep Singh Stays Home
- PBKS retained Arshdeep Singh using an RTM card for ₹18 crore.
- KL Rahul’s Bidding War
- The KL Rahul bidding started with KKR and saw entries from RCB, CSK, and DC.
- After crossing the ₹11 crore mark, KKR and CSK backed out, leaving DC to secure the star player.
What’s Next?
Day 1 of the IPL 2025 auction has set the tone for what promises to be an electrifying season. With marquee players securing big-money deals and teams strengthening their cores, the remaining days of the auction will focus on tactical buys and filling crucial slots.
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