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 Shreyas Iyer was signed for Rs. 26.75 cr by Punjab Kings.

Shreyas Iyer, who led KKR to their title-winning campaign last season, will now play for the Punjab Kings in the upcoming edition of the tournament after being bought for INR 26.75 crore.

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

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,

Team India's star wicket-batter batter Rishabh Pant has rewritten IPL history by becoming the most expensive player ever, sold for a record Rs 27 crore to Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) in Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 auction.