In a record-breaking moment at the IPL 2025 mega auction in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, Rishabh Pant has created history by becoming the most expensive player ever in an IPL auction.

Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) broke the bank to acquire the wicketkeeper-batter for a staggering Rs 27 crore, sparking a fierce bidding war that saw them outbid Sunrisers Hyderabad and his former team, Delhi Capitals.