Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) made a splash at the IPL auction in Jeddah, securing Rishabh Pant for a record-breaking sum after a fierce bidding war with

LSG made one of the biggest moves in auction history by spending an IPL record of Rs 27 crore to acquire former DC captain Rishabh Pant.

The IPL 2025 mega auction in Jeddah concluded with intense bidding as franchises competed for top talent from a pool of marquee players. With a total purse of ₹641.5 crore, standout deals included Rishabh Pant joining Lucknow Super Giants for ₹27 crore and Shreyas Iyer being signed by Punjab Kings for ₹26.

Lucknow Super Giants made a splash at the IPL 2025 auction, securing Rishabh Pant for a record-breaking Rs 27 crore. The team spent Rs 119.90 crore to assemble a 24-player squad, bolstering their batting and bowling lineups with a mix of star power and budget-friendly picks.

After letting skipper KL Rahul join the Delhi Capitals, Lucknow Super Giants spent an IPL-record of 27 crore to bring former DC captain Rishabh Pant to the other side.

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Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) entered the IPL auction in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, with a tight budget. Each franchise had an initial purse of Rs 120 crore b

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Rishabh Pant's contract ​​​is of Rs 27 crore per season. Now, he will not receive that full Rs 27 crore. According to the Government of India Income Tax slabs as of the 2024-25 financial year, a person with a salary of Rs 15 lakh or more per year will have to pay 30% of it as tax.