In an intense bidding war, Pant was signed by LSG for an incredible sum of INR 27 crore at the auction going on in Saudi Arabia's Jeddah. The record amount saw Pant become the highest paid player in IPL history. The Super Giants had parted ways with KL Rahul ahead of the auction but had kept some big names.

Here is the list of players bought by Lucknow Super Giants and real-time squad updates during the Indian Premier League mega auction in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.

Lucknow Super Giants Auction Strategy, Players Retained & Probable Buys, Full List of Sold and Unsold Players & Top Purchases Today – Indian Premier League

The winning bid for Pant surpassed the record set by Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) for their IPL 2024-winning captain Shreyas Iyer, who was sold to Punjab Kings for a whopping Rs 26.75 crore earlier in the day.

Two most expensive signings. 72 players sold. 12 unsold. And a combined total of Rs. 467.95 crore spent. That was the summary of the first day of the IPL 2025 Player Auction in Jeddah.

Check out of full squad of Lucknow Super Giants and the complete players list after the 2025 IPL mega auction in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.

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.