The IPL 2025 mega auction witnessed Lucknow Super Giants securing Rishabh Pant for a record-breaking Rs 27 crore, making him the most expensive player in IPL history. Kolkata Knight Riders made a bold move by spending Rs 23.75 crore to retain Venkatesh Iyer. Other significant buys included Shreyas Iyer by Punjab Kings for Rs 26.source https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/cricket/ipl/top-stories/ipl-mega-auction-2025-day-1-how-teams-stack-up-after-franchises-spend-rs-467-95-crore-on-72-players/articleshow/115632573.cms
