The left-handed wicketkeeper-batter has become a cornerstone of India ’s T20 lineup and is heading to Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) for a massive Rs 27 crore. This makes him the most expensive player in IPL history. Pant is also expected to take on leadership responsibilities at LSG.

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.

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.

Having led KKR to the title last season, Shreyas Iyer joined Punjab Kings for ₹26.75 crores in the ongoing IPL Auction 2025, in Jeddah on Sunday. It was a mega-bidding war which saw KKR make the first bid of ₹2 crore,

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Rishabh Pant shattered IPL auction records, securing a staggering ₹27 crore bid, followed by Shreyas Iyer at ₹26.75 crore. Shockingly, IPL veterans like Kane Williamson, Shardul Thakur, and Aiden Markram went unsold,

Here is the list of players that a lot of teams can target on the second day of the IPL 2025 mega auction taking place in Jeddah.

Rishabh Pant was secured by LSG for INR 27 crore, becoming the highest-paid player in IPL history. Shreyas Iyer was the second-most expensive buy.