In an intense bidding war, Pant was signed by LSG for an incredible sum of INR 27 crore at the auction going on in Saudi Arabia's Jeddah. The record amount saw Pant become the highest paid player in IPL history. The Super Giants had parted ways with KL Rahul ahead of the auction but had kept some big names.

For the first time in IPL history, the auction is being hosted outside India, taking place at the Abady Al Johar Arena in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. The arena, with a seating capacity of 15,000, sets the stage for an electrifying bidding war.

Lucknow Super Giants has acquired Rishabh Pant for a record-breaking Rs 27 crore in the IPL auction. This follows a disappointing 2024 season where the team finished seventh despite a strong start. The team's struggles were compounded by a public disagreement between captain KL Rahul and owner Sanjiv Goenka,