Before IPL 2025, Delhi Capitals (DC) took a shocking decision, they released their captain and star wicketkeeper-batsman Rishabh Pant before the mega auction. The Delhi-based franchise ended its nine-year journey as the franchise looks to move forward with new head coach Hemang Badani.
This will be the second time when Rishabh Pant will try his luck in the IPL auction. His tenure started in 2016 when Delhi Capitals (then Delhi Daredevils) bought him for Rs 1.90 crore when he was an India U19 player. Since then, he has made many achievements for both his IPL team and country. DC later retained him for Rs 16 crore ahead of IPL 2022.
However, with Pant entering the auction, many teams would like to buy him in the auction. Teams like Punjab Kings and Royal Challengers Bangalore need captaincy options and with enough money, they can go after Pant in the auction. Being listed among the marquee players with a base price of Rs 2 crore, a bidding war could start for him among many teams.
AI predicts Rishabh Pant’s IPL 2025 auction team and price
| Team | final bid price |
| Mumbai Indians | INR 12-14 Crore |
Meanwhile, the AI believes that the combined most successful team, Mumbai Indians, could be the perfect team for the dynamic wicketkeeper-batsman. As per the AI prediction, the franchise will choose Pant as he is a versatile middle-order batsman and a reliable wicketkeeper.
Given Pant’s aggressive batting style and captaincy experience, a five-time franchise can buy him. AI has also predicted that MI’s estimated final bid for the 27-year-old player will be between Rs 12-14 crore. Mumbai Indians traditionally value multi-dimensional players, and Pant would fit right into their squad with his ability to change games single-handedly. Now it will be interesting to see how correct this AI prediction regarding Pant can prove to be.