The first day of the IPL 2025 mega auction was a blast, where a total of 72 players were auctioned. During this period, three players crossed the Rs 20 crore mark. Wicketkeeper-batsman Rishabh Pant broke all the old records of the auction and acquired the title of the most expensive player in IPL history. After saying goodbye to Delhi Capitals, Pant has now become a part of Lucknow Super Giants (LSG). His entry has made LSG very strong for the upcoming season.
LSG’s explosive squad
LSG bought 6 players on the first day in the mega auction. The team played a big gamble by including Rishabh Pant for Rs 27 crore. Additionally the team:
- david miller: ₹7.50 crore
- aidan markram: ₹2 crore
- Mitchell Marsh: ₹3.40 crore
- Avesh Khan: ₹9.75 crore
- Abdul Samad: ₹4.20 crore
Equation changed with Pant’s entry
Due to Rishabh Pant’s tremendous form and wicket-keeping skills, LSG’s squad is now looking very dangerous. Fans are hopeful that the team will perform brilliantly this season under the leadership of Pant.
Will Pant’s new chapter bring LSG its first title? The eyes of the fans are now fixed on the upcoming season.