Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) made a splash at the IPL auction in Jeddah, securing Rishabh Pant for a record-breaking sum after a fierce bidding war with

Rishabh Pant became the costliest player in Indian Premier League history when they shelled out ₹27 crores in IPL 2025 mega auction.

The IPL 2025 mega auction in Jeddah concluded with intense bidding as franchises competed for top talent from a pool of marquee players. With a total purse of ₹641.5 crore, standout deals included Rishabh Pant joining Lucknow Super Giants for ₹27 crore and Shreyas Iyer being signed by Punjab Kings for ₹26.

Lucknow Super Giants made a splash at the IPL 2025 auction, securing Rishabh Pant for a record-breaking Rs 27 crore. The team spent Rs 119.90 crore to assemble a 24-player squad, bolstering their batting and bowling lineups with a mix of star power and budget-friendly picks.

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After letting skipper KL Rahul join the Delhi Capitals, Lucknow Super Giants spent an IPL-record of 27 crore to bring former DC captain Rishabh Pant to the other side.

Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) entered the IPL auction in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, with a tight budget. Each franchise had an initial purse of Rs 120 crore b

Here is the full players list, squad and predicted XI for Lucknow Super Giants after the mega auction ended on Monday.

In an intense bidding war, Pant was signed by LSG for an incredible sum of INR 27 crore at the auction going on in Saudi Arabia's Jeddah. The record amount saw Pant become the highest paid player in IPL history. The Super Giants had parted ways with KL Rahul ahead of the auction but had kept some big names.