Rishabh Pant became the most expensive player at an IPL auction. RCB and LSG stared the bidding war for Rishabh Pant. After RCB opted out, SRH started bidding for Pant and mess with LSG. SRH escalate it to ₹17 crore. After a fierce battle, LSG scoop up Pant for ₹20.75 crore. DC wanted to execute their RTM, but LSG hiked the price ₹27 crore. DC backed out after hearing this.