Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) had two Indian player on top of their wish list in the IPL 2025 mega auction as they were looking for a replacement for KL Rahul. The franchise decided to release the Karnataka star who served as their skipper since their entry into the league. LSG were keen on securing the services of either Shreyas Iyer or Rishabh Pant and ended up breaking the bank for the latter, buying him for Rs 27 cr.
LSG had Shreyas Iyer on their wish list in IPL 2025 auction
As per ESPNCricinfo, LSG had both Pant and Iyer on top of their list at the mega auction. Shreyas, who led KKR to their third IPL trophy in IPL 2024, was released by the franchise ahead of the mega auction. He was picked up by Punjab Kings for Rs 26.75 cr and will now captain the side in IPL 2025. Meanwhile, reports have suggested that Pant is all set to be named LSG’s captain ahead of the new season.
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With 3127 runs from 116 matches, the Mumbai batter is arguably one of the best players in the cash-rich league. His best season came in 2020 when he finished with 509 runs to his name, the same edition in which he led DC to the finals as captain.
Shreyas Iyer IPL captaincy record
Shreyas led KKR to win the prized IPL trophy in 2024. Previously, he led the Delhi Capitals as the team reached the finals in IPL 2020 but lost to Mumbai Indians.
| Team | Period | Matches | Won | Lost | Tied/NR | Win% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Delhi Capitals | 2018-2020 | 41 | 23 | 18 | 0 | 56.09 |
| KKR | 2022-2024 | 30 | 17 | 11 | 2 | 56.70 |
| Overall | 2018-2024 | 71 | 40 | 29 | 2 | 56.35 |
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