Money GONE Wrong! Pant's MASSIVE Flop At ₹27 Crore While Shreyas Proves His Worth

Venkatesh Iyer, Shreyas Iyer, and Rishabh Pant [Source: AP Photos]

The IPL 2025 auction witnessed record-breaking deals with Rishabh Pant becoming the most expensive player at ₹27 Cr (LSG), followed by Shreyas Iyer at ₹26.75 Cr (PBKS) and Venkatesh Iyer at ₹23.75 Cr (KKR). With the tournament halfway through, we analyse the return on investment for these marquee players.

Investment Analysis So Far

Shreyas Iyer: The Value Champion

Punjab Kings' investment in Shreyas Iyer has proven astute. Despite his high price tag, Iyer has delivered exceptional value with 263 runs at a strike rate of 185.21. His captaincy has guided PBKS to fourth position with 10 points. With a positive ROI of 16.39%, Iyer is the only player among the three providing surplus value over expectations.

Pant and Venkatesh: Expensive Underperformers

Rishabh Pant, the auction's most expensive player, has struggled significantly. Scoring just 106 runs at a strike rate of 98.14, his cost per run stands at a staggering ₹12.74 lakhs. With an ROI of -66.93%, Pant has severely underdelivered relative to his investment.

Venkatesh Iyer's situation isn't much better. Despite a respectable strike rate of 139.17, his 135 runs have resulted in a -59.91% ROI, compounded by KKR's poor team performance (7th position).

Performance Metrics Comparison

Key Takeaways

1. Shreyas Iyer is providing 83.32% higher ROI than Rishabh Pant
2. Both captains (Shreyas and Pant) have their teams with 10 points, but individual performances vary drastically
3. The three players have utilized 42-57% of their contract value so far
4. Cost per run ranges from ₹5.81 lakhs (Shreyas) to ₹12.74 lakhs (Pant)

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