Let’s take a closer look at the top five most expensive players in the IPL 2025.
1. Rishabh Pant – ₹27 Crore (Lucknow Super Giants)
Rishabh Pant emerged as the most expensive player in the 2024 IPL auction, with Lucknow Super Giants offering out a whopping ₹27 crore to bring him on board. Known for his fearless batting and ability to change the course of a match single-handedly, Pant’s addition adds serious firepower to LSG's lineup.
2. Shreyas Iyer – ₹26.75 Crore (Punjab Kings)
Shreyas Iyer, snapped up by Punjab Kings for ₹26.75 crore. Iyer has built a reputation as one of the IPL’s most consistent top-order batters.
3. Venkatesh Iyer – ₹23.75 Crore (Kolkata Knight Riders)
Kolkata Knight Riders decided to retain Venkatesh Iyer for an impressive ₹23.75 crore, underlining the faith they have in his all-round capabilities. Iyer’s contributions with both bat and ball, coupled with his ability to perform under pressure, make him central to KKR’s plans moving forward.
4. Arshdeep Singh – ₹18 Crore (Punjab Kings)
The young left-arm pacer Arshdeep Singh continues to grow. His ability to bowl tight spells at the death and swing the new ball has earned him a hefty ₹18 crore price tag from Punjab Kings.
5. Yuzvendra Chahal – ₹18 Crore (Punjab Kings)
Also joining Punjab Kings is veteran leg-spinner Yuzvendra Chahal, who commanded the same price as Arshdeep at ₹18 crore. With his guile, control, and wicket-taking prowess in the middle overs, Chahal is expected to play a key role in turning matches in PBKS’s favor, especially on spin-friendly tracks.