The 10 teams build their squads through an auction. On Sunday, Rishabh Pant, India’s swashbuckling wicketkeeper-batter, became the most expensive player in the IPL’s 16-year history when the Lucknow Super Giants paid $3.2 million for his services. The auction price represents the player’s salary.

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,

Since its inception in 2008, the Indian Premier League (IPL) has revolutionized the game of cricket, blending athletic excellence with entertainment and business acumen. At the heart of this cricketing extravaganza lies the IPL auction,