Tue Nov 26 15:36:17 UTC 2024: ## Rishabh Pant Shatters Records, Becomes Most Expensive IPL Player Ever at Jeddah Auction
**Jeddah, Saudi Arabia –** The IPL 2025 mega auction concluded its second day in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, with a total of ₹639.15 crore spent on 72 players by the 10 franchises. The auction saw several record-breaking deals, most notably the acquisition of wicketkeeper-batsman Rishabh Pant by the Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) for a staggering ₹27 crore, making him the most expensive player in IPL history. Shreyas Iyer followed closely, fetching ₹26.75 crore from Punjab.
Several high-profile players went unsold, including Australian batsman David Warner and England’s Jonny Bairstow, along with Indian players Piyush Chawla and Devdutt Padikkal. A total of 395 players remained unsold throughout the auction. While the auction saw many big-money signings, the unexpected absence of some prominent names created several talking points. Further details on team-wise purchases and a complete list of unsold players are available online.
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