Marquee set 1: Teams splurge a whopping Rs 110 crore

The IPL 2025 auction saw record-breaking bids, with Rishabh Pant becoming the most expensive player ever at Rs 27 crore, joining Lucknow Super Giants. Shreyas Iyer followed closely at Rs 26.75 crore, acquired by Punjab Kings. India’s star wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant fetched a record-breaking Rs 27 crore, moving to Lucknow Super Giants after being with Delhi Capitals since 2016.