 "LSG's most costly player, full list of players bought in IPL 2025 auction")
Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) made waves at the IPL 2025 mega auction, assembling a star-studded roster led by the acquisition of Indian wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant for a record-breaking Rs 27 crore. The franchise displayed a clear intent to bolster their squad with a mix of experienced campaigners and promising talents as they gear up for the upcoming IPL seasons.
Rishabh Pant headlines LSG’s auction success
Pant's Rs 27 crore deal not only made him the most expensive buy of the auction but also underscored LSG's determination to secure a match-winner. The dynamic left-hander, known for his fearless batting and sharp leadership, is expected to play a pivotal role in shaping the team’s campaign.
Strong Additions to Key Departments
The team further strengthened its lineup with the purchase of Avesh Khan for Rs 9.75 crore. The Indian pacer, who has been a consistent performer in previous IPL seasons, adds firepower to the bowling attack.
In the middle order, LSG roped in South African veteran David Miller for Rs 7.50 crore. Known for his finishing prowess, Miller brings stability and experience to the batting unit. The inclusion of all-rounders Mitchell Marsh (Rs 3.40 crore) and Aiden Markram (Rs 2 crore) enhances the team’s balance, providing both batting depth and bowling options.
Faith in Young Talent
LSG also showed faith in uncapped players, signing Abdul Samad for Rs 4.20 crore. The young batter, renowned for his power-hitting, is seen as a future star. Additionally, Aryan Juyal, picked at his base price of Rs 30 lakh, adds another promising option to the squad.
| Players bought by LSG at IPL 2025 mega auction | ||||
| Sr. No. | Player | Base Price | Winning Bid | Uncapped/Capped |
| 1 | Rishabh Pant | ₹2,00,00,000.00 | ₹27,00,00,000.00 | Capped |
| 2 | Avesh Khan | ₹2,00,00,000.00 | ₹9,75,00,000.00 | Capped |
| 3 | Akash Deep | ₹1,00,00,000.00 | ₹8,00,00,000.00 | Capped |
| 4 | David Miller | ₹1,50,00,000.00 | ₹7,50,00,000.00 | Capped |
| 5 | Abdul Samad | ₹30,00,000.00 | ₹4,20,00,000.00 | Uncapped |
| 6 | Mitchell Marsh | ₹2,00,00,000.00 | ₹3,40,00,000.00 | Capped |
| 7 | Shahbaz Ahamad | ₹1,00,00,000.00 | ₹2,40,00,000.00 | Capped |
| 8 | Aiden Markram | ₹2,00,00,000.00 | ₹2,00,00,000.00 | Capped |
| 9 | Matthew Breetzke | ₹75,00,000.00 | ₹75,00,000.00 | Capped |
| 10 | Shamar Joseph | ₹75,00,000.00 | ₹75,00,000.00 | Capped |
| 11 | M. Siddharth | ₹30,00,000.00 | ₹75,00,000.00 | Uncapped |
| 12 | Arshin Kulkarni | ₹30,00,000.00 | ₹30,00,000.00 | Uncapped |
| 13 | Rajvardhan Hangargekar | ₹30,00,000.00 | ₹30,00,000.00 | Uncapped |
| 14 | Yuvraj Chaudhary | ₹30,00,000.00 | ₹30,00,000.00 | Uncapped |
| 15 | Prince Yadav | ₹30,00,000.00 | ₹30,00,000.00 | Uncapped |
| 16 | Akash Singh | ₹30,00,000.00 | ₹30,00,000.00 | Uncapped |
| 17 | Digvesh Singh | ₹30,00,000.00 | ₹30,00,000.00 | Uncapped |
| 18 | Himmat Singh | ₹30,00,000.00 | ₹30,00,000.00 | Uncapped |
| 19 | Aryan Juyal | ₹30,00,000.00 | ₹30,00,000.00 | Uncapped |
| Lucknow Super Giants retained players list | |
| Category | Player name and IPL salary in rupees |
| Retention 1 | Nicholas Pooran (21 cr) |
| Retention 2 | Ravi Bishnoi (11 cr) |
| Retention 3 | Mayank Yadav (11 cr) |
| Retention 4 | Mohsin Khan (4 cr) |
| Retention 5 | Ayush Badoni (4 cr) |
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