Tue Nov 26 20:58:15 UTC 2024: ## Lucknow Super Giants Splurge Record ₹88 Crore in IPL 2025 Auction

**Lucknow, India** – The Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) have made a massive splash in the IPL 2025 mega auction, shattering spending records to assemble a star-studded squad. The franchise shelled out a staggering ₹88 crore – a combination of retention and auction fees – in a bold bid to challenge for the title.

The highlight of LSG’s spending spree was the record-breaking ₹27 crore acquisition of former Delhi Capitals captain Rishabh Pant, making him the most expensive player in IPL history. This followed the release of their previous captain, KL Rahul, to the Delhi Capitals.

LSG further bolstered their batting line-up with the signings of David Miller (₹7.50 crore), Aiden Markram (₹2 crore), and Mitchell Marsh (₹3.40 crore). They also retained key players Nicholas Pooran (₹21 crore), Mayank Yadav (₹11 crore), Ravi Bishnoi (₹11 crore), Mohsin Khan (₹4 crore), and Ayush Badoni (₹4 crore) for a combined ₹51 crore. Other notable additions include Avesh Khan (₹9.75 crore) and several promising young players.

The aggressive spending reflects LSG’s ambition to contend for the IPL 2025 trophy. The team’s management clearly prioritized securing top talent, setting a new benchmark for expenditure in the league’s history.

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