Shreyas Iyer became the most expensive player in IPL history as he was sold to Punjab Kings for an eye-popping Rs 26.75 crore in Jeddah on Sunday.

Shreyas Iyer, who led KKR to their title-winning campaign last season, will now play for the Punjab Kings in the upcoming edition of the tournament after being bought for INR 26.75 crore.

The auction for IPL 2025 started on a roaring note as after Shreyas Iyer, Rishabh Pant bagged an all-time record price.

Shreyas was the first one to surpass Mitchell Starc as the IPL's most expensive buy with cash-heavy Punjab Kings shelling out Rs 26.75 crore for their potential captain before Pant overtook the fellow

Shreyas Iyer was elated to join the Punjab Kings as he was bought by the Mohali franchise for Rs. 26.75 crore on Day 1 of the IPL 2025 Auction on Sunday, November 24. Shreyas went on to break the previous record held by Mitchell Starc for being the most expensive player in IPL auction history,

Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 winning captain Shreyas Iyer was sold to Punjab Kings for a whopping Rs 26.75 crore, the highest ever bid in the history of

The 10 IPL teams are looking to form their squads for the next three seasons. Over 500 cricketers will be auctioned during the mega event which is being hosted by Saudi's Jeedah over the course of two days.

Rishabh Pant becomes the most expensive player in the history of the Indian Premier League as he joins Lucknow Super Giants for 27 crore (£2.54m).

Most expensive players in IPL history: v Check below list of top 10 most expensive players in IPL history 1. Rishabh Pant holds the record of being the most expensive player in IPL history with Rs 27 crore bid from Lucknow Super Giants in IPL 2025 auction.

Rishabh Pant was bought by Lucknow Super Giants for Rs 27 crore in the IPL 2025 Mega Auction, marking a new chapter after his release by Delhi Capitals and a strong comeback in IPL 2024.