Most expensive players in IPL history: From Rishabh Pant to Sam Curran, a look at record-breaking bids

Rishabh Pant shattered records at the IPL 2025 auction in Jeddah, fetching a staggering Rs 27 crore from Lucknow Super Giants, surpassing Shreyas Iyer's brief record of Rs 26.75 crore. The auction showcased the immense value placed on T20 talent, with Mitchell Starc, Pat Cummins, and Sam Curran also commanding hefty sums in recent years.