2025 IPL Auction Latest Updates: Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) ropes in India wicketkeeper batter Rishabh Pant as the most expensive buy in the history of the tournament. The brought former DC skipper for a whopping 27 crore. Pant is currently in Australia featuring in Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25. LSG also added David Miller for 7.50 crore.
LSG's buys in IPL 2025 mega auction
Rishabh Pant (27 crore), David Miller (7.50 crore), Aiden Markram (2Crore), Mitchell Marsh (3.40 crore), Avesh Khan (7.75 crore)
LSG's retention list
Nicholas Pooran - Rs 21 crore
Ravi Bishnoi - Rs 11 crore
Mayank Yadav - Rs 11 crore
Ayush Badoni - Rs 4 crore
Mohsin Khan - Rs 4 crore
LSG are aiming to build on their strong performance in IPL 2024 and dominate the upcoming season with their decent squad.
How did LSG fare in IPL 2024?
In the previous IPL season, Lucknow Super Giants managed to win seven matches but lost the same number. With 14 points, they finished level with Royal Challengers Bangalore, Chennai Super Kings, and Delhi Capitals. However, due to a lower net run rate, they ended up in seventh place. This disappointing performance likely influenced the franchise's decision to part ways with captain KL Rahul.
