Rishabh Pant makes IPL history as LSG secures him for 27 crore, despite Delhi Capitals' efforts to retain the star wicketkeeper-batter.

Hear from Sanjiv Goenka as to why Lucknow Super Giants spent INR ₹27 crore on Rishabh Pant at the 2025 IPL mega auction.

Rishabh Pant, who has made an inspiring return to international cricket after a life-threatening car accident in December 2022, is now expected to lead LSG.

Rishabh Pant etched his name in IPL history books, becoming the priciest player ever as Lucknow Super Giants splurged an unprecedented sum at the Jedd

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 became the most expensive player in the history of the Indian Premier League after the wicketkeeper-batter was sold for $3.2 million to Lucknow Super Giants on Sunday. The former Delhi Capitals captain overtook Shreyas Iyer,

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

IPL 2025 Mega AUction Full List Of Sold PlayersThe biggest headline maker across the auction was Rishabh Pant, who became the most expensive buy ever in IPL auction history, with Lucknow Super Giants acquiring his services for Rs 27 crore.