Day one of the IPL 2025 mega auction in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, saw teams break banks of international players as well as some uncapped players. Seventy-two players were sold and 12 were unsold. A combined total of Rs. 467.95 crore was spent.

On Sunday, the Abady Al Johar Arena in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia hosted the first day of the 2025 Indian Premier League (IPL) mega auction. With the Lucknow Super Kings acquiring him for an astounding Rs 27.

A total of 32 players from No. 84 to No. 116 will be called out in five sets before the accelerated auction will begin at the Abadi Al Johar Arena in Jeddah on Monday.

Chennai Super Kings (CSK) made significant investments on day one of the IPL 2025 mega auction in Jeddah, securing Ravichandran Ashwin for ₹9.75 crore and Afghan spinner Noor Ahmad for ₹10 crore among their seven acquisitions.

Rishabh Pant was secured by LSG for INR 27 crore, becoming the highest-paid player in IPL history. Shreyas Iyer was the second-most expensive buy.

Rishabh Pant becomes the most expensive player in the history of the Indian Premier League as he joins Lucknow Super Giants for 27 crore (£2.54m).

Rishabh Pant became the most expensive player in IPL history as Lucknow Super Giants signed India’s star wicketkeeper-batter for Rs 27 crore. Having been released by Delhi Capitals, the southpaw was expected to cause a massive bidding war at the mega auction,

Most expensive players in IPL history: v Check below list of top 10 most expensive players in IPL history 1. 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.

Rishabh Pant was bought by Lucknow Super Giants for Rs 27 crore in the IPL 2025 Mega Auction, marking a new chapter after his release by Delhi Capitals and a strong comeback in IPL 2024.

Rishabh Pant has become the most expensive buys in the history of Indian Premier League. LSG broke bank to grab him for a whopping Rs 27 crore.