Here’s a look at the top 10 most expensive players in Indian Premier League history after Shreyas Iyer was signed for Rs. 26.75 cr by Punjab Kings.

Shreyas Iyer hit the jackpot in the auction war, as Punjab Kings bought him for Rs 26.75 crore. He was the 2024 IPL winning captain with Kolkata Knight Riders. KKR released him before the auction. Delhi Capitals and Kolkata Knight Riders also wanted Iyer.

Punjab Kings made bold moves at the IPL 2025 Auction, securing Shreyas Iyer, Yuzvendra Chahal, and Arshdeep Singh. Scroll down for the complete PBKS squad.

Here’s a look at the top 10 most expensive players in Indian Premier League history after Rishabh Pant was signed for Rs. 27.00 cr by Lucknow Super Giants.

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.

Shreyas Iyer, who was sold for ₹26.75 crore to Punjab Kings, is one of the most expensive players in the Indian Premier League (IPL) history. The 2025 mega auction took place in Saudi Arabia's Jeddah on Sunday.

Rishabh Pant becomes the most expensive player in the history of the Indian Premier League as he joins Lucknow Super Giants for 27 crore (£2.54m).

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

The IPL 2025 auction shattered records as Rishabh Pant became the most expensive player in IPL history, bought for Rs 27 crore by Lucknow Super Giants. The event showcased fierce competition among franchises,

Rishabh Pant became the most expensive player in IPL history as Lucknow Super Giants spent a record sum of Rs 27 crore to sign the wicketkeeper-batter on Day 1 of the two-day mega auction held in Jeddah,