The IPL 2025 auction had intense bidding wars. The day’s star was Rishabh Pant, who became the most expensive player in IPL history. Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) won a fierce bidding war for the star wicketkeeper-batter. They paid a staggering ₹27 crore.
The marquee set, featuring cricket’s biggest names, concluded with thrilling battles for players like Jos Buttler, Arshdeep Singh, and Shreyas Iyer. Here’s a full breakdown of the marquee set results and the thrilling auction moments.
Marquee Set 1: Top Players and Bids
Final Bids for Marquee Players
- Rishabh Pant – ₹27 crore (LSG)
- Shreyas Iyer – ₹26.75 crore (PBKS)
- Arshdeep Singh – ₹18 crore (PBKS)
- Jos Buttler – ₹15.75 crore (GT)
- Mitchell Starc – ₹11.75 crore (DC)
- Kagiso Rabada – ₹10.75 crore (GT)
Key Takeaway:
LSG’s ₹27 crore signing of Rishabh Pant broke all IPL auction records. He is now the highest-paid player in IPL history.
Rishabh Pant’s Record-Breaking Bid
The battle for Rishabh Pant started at a base price of ₹2 crore. It quickly escalated into a thrilling showdown. Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) and Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) faced off early. Their match drove the bid past ₹9 crore in minutes.
Bidding Highlights:
- ₹9.75 crore: LSG took the lead as RCB pushed to ₹10.50 crore.
- ₹11 crore: RCB bowed out, but Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) entered the fray.
- The bid soared past ₹20 crore as SRH and LSG continued to outbid each other.
- ₹20.50 crore: SRH briefly led before LSG reclaimed the advantage at ₹20.75 crore.
The turning point came when Delhi Capitals (DC) used their Right to Match (RTM) card at ₹20.75 crore. LSG, eager to get Pant, bid a record ₹27 crore. They won the bidding war.
| Player | Team | Price (in Cr.) | Year |
| Rishabh Pant | Lucknow Super Giants | 27.00 | 2025 |
| Shreyas Iyer | Punjab Kings | 26.75 | 2025 |
| Mitchell Starc | Kolkata Knight Riders | 24.75 | 2024 |
| Pat Cummins | Sunrisers Hyderabad | 20.50 | 2024 |
| Sam Curran | Punjab Kings | 18.50 | 2023 |
| Arshdeep Singh | Punjab Kings | 18.00 | 2025 |
| Cameron Green | Mumbai Indians | 17.50 | 2023 |
| Ben Stokes | Chennai Super Kings | 16.25 | 2023 |
| Chris Morris | Rajasthan Royals | 16.25 | 2021 |
| Yuvraj Singh | Delhi Capitals | 16 | 2015 |
Rishabh Pant’s IPL Auction Stats
- Final Price: ₹27 crore
- Team: Lucknow Super Giants (LSG)
- Base Price: ₹2 crore
- Bidding Teams: LSG, RCB, SRH, DC
Pant’s signing shows his value as a game-changing player. It cements his status as one of the most sought-after cricketers.
Other Marquee Players: Key Auction Moments
Shreyas Iyer – ₹26.75 Crore (PBKS)
An intense bidding war made Shreyas Iyer the second-most expensive player of the marquee set. Punjab Kings (PBKS) bought Iyer for ₹26.75 crore. They value him as a middle-order star and a potential captain.
Arshdeep Singh – ₹18 Crore (PBKS)
PBKS also made a big statement by retaining Arshdeep Singh for ₹18 crore, highlighting their focus on bolstering their pace attack.
Jos Buttler – ₹15.75 Crore (GT)
Gujarat Titans (GT) bought the explosive English keeper-batter Jos Buttler for ₹15.75 crore. This added firepower to their already strong lineup.
Mitchell Starc – ₹11.75 Crore (DC)
The Australian speedster Mitchell Starc returned to the IPL after a long break. Delhi Capitals (DC) signed him for ₹11.75 crore.
Kagiso Rabada – ₹10.75 Crore (GT)
Rabada, another star pacer, joined Gujarat Titans for ₹10.75 crore. He gives them a deadly option for the death overs.
