Delhi: The Indian Premier League (IPL) is hosting Punjab Kings (PBKS) in its first domestic match in 2025. In this match being played at Ekana Cricket Stadium, Punjab captain Shreyas Iyer won the toss and decided to bowl first.
This happened for the first time in the history of IPL
This match will be known for a unique record in IPL history. For the first time, two such players were face to face, whose personal salary was more than Rs 25 crore.
Shreyas Iyer became the first player to get more than 25 crore salary in the IPL. Punjab Kings bought him for such a huge amount. On the other hand, Rishabh Pant was first retained by Delhi Capitals for Rs 20.75 crore. But when Lucknow Super Giants bid for Rs 27 crore, Delhi did not use the Right to Match card and thus Pant became part of the Lucknow team.
Who was the most expensive player before this?
Prior to Shreyas Iyer and Rishabh Pant, this record was named after Mitchell Starc. Kolkata Knight Riders bought him for Rs 24.75 crore in the IPL 2024 auction. However, in IPL 2025, Stark joined Delhi Capitals for Rs 11.75 crore.
Match condition
After winning the toss, Punjab Kings came out to bowl first and stopped Lucknow at 171/7 (20 overs). In response, Punjab won the match by 8 wickets in 16.2 overs with the help of captain Shreyas Iyer and Nehal Vadhera’s stormy innings.
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