IPL title-winning captain Shreyas Iyer's record of becoming the most expensive player in history of IPL was short-lived as Rishabh Pant shattered all

Rishabh Pant holds the record of being the most expensive player in IPL history with Rs 27 crore bid from Lucknow Super Giants in IPL 2025 auction.

The auction for IPL 2025 started on a roaring note as after Shreyas Iyer, Rishabh Pant bagged an all-time record price.

Former IPL-winning captain Shreyas Iyer was bought by [Team Name] for a record-breaking Rs [Amount] at the IPL 2025 auction. Released by Kolkata Knight Riders despite leading them to victory in 2024,

Venkatesh Iyer was the biggest pick outside the marquee set as Kolkata Knight Riders paid a staggering ₹23.75 crore to bring back the India all-rounder in their squad. David Warner and Devdutt Padikkal were the two big names to go unsold after Rishabh Pant broke Shreyas Iyer's record within minutes to become IPL's costliest buy as Lucknow Super Giants spent a mind-boggling ₹27 crore for the wicketkeeper-batter.

Shreyas Iyer creates history at the IPL 2025 auction, becoming the most expensive player ever with a ₹26.75 crore bid. SOLD to Punjab Kings after a fierce bidding war!

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India wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant pipped Shreyas Iyer ( ₹26.75 crore) to become the costliest buy in Indian Premier League's (IPL) history with a ₹27 crore pay cheque from Lucknow Super Giants, while Venkatesh Iyer was the surprise show-stopper as he was bought back for ₹23.

The 10 franchises will have a total auction purse of Rs 641.5 crore after spending over Rs 550 crore in retaining players ahead of the IPL 2025 Mega Auction.