Sun Nov 24 12:16:08 UTC 2024: ## IPL 2025 Auction Shatters Records: Pant Fetches Record-Breaking Rs 27 Crore

**Riyadh, Saudi Arabia:** The Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 mega auction concluded with a flurry of record-breaking bids, leaving fans and analysts stunned. Rishabh Pant became the most expensive player in IPL history, snatched up by the Lucknow Super Giants for a staggering Rs 27 crore. This record was briefly held by Shreyas Iyer, who joined the Punjab Kings for Rs 26.75 crore.

The auction saw a premium placed on Indian bowlers, with Arshdeep Singh and Yuzvendra Chahal both fetching Rs 18 crore each, also joining the Punjab Kings. The Delhi Capitals made shrewd acquisitions, securing KL Rahul for Rs 14 crore and Mitchell Starc for Rs 11.75 crore. Other notable purchases included Kagiso Rabada (Gujarat Titans, Rs 10.75 crore), Jos Buttler (Gujarat Titans, Rs 15.75 crore), Mohammed Shami (Sunrisers Hyderabad, Rs 10 crore), David Miller (Lucknow Super Giants, Rs 7.5 crore), and Liam Livingstone (Royal Challengers Bangalore, Rs 8.75 crore). The auction showcased a strong market for top talent, setting the stage for a thrilling IPL 2025 season.

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