Rishabh Pant’s IPL Team

Akshita Patel

Rishabh Pant IPL Team [Source: @lucknowsupergiants/Instagram]Rishabh Pant IPL Team [Source: @lucknowsupergiants/Instagram]

Rishabh Pant, one of the most dynamic and explosive wicket-keeper batters in Indian cricket, took the IPL by storm with his unorthodox hitting. He is smart, flexible and confident on the crease as well as behind the stumps.

Pant initially rose to fame following his stint in U19 Cricket World Cup 2016. He made his IPL debut the same year in 2016 with Delhi Daredevils (now known as Delhi Capitals). 

In his decade-long journey in IPL, Pant has seen various highs and lows and has only emerged as a future star in Indian cricket. 

Moreover, in IPL 2025 auction, he experienced a significant shift in his IPL career, earning a record-breaking salary with Lucknow Super Giants buying the superstar for a staggering ₹27 crore.

Rishabh Pant IPL team​ history

IPL seasons
Teams
2016-2018Delhi Daredevils
2019-2024Delhi Capitals
2025Lucknow Super Giants

Rishabh Pant began his IPL career with Delhi Daredevils back in 2016 as a teenager. In his third season in 2018, he hit 684 runs in 14 games with a hundred and 52.61 average.

Given his promising talent, DC retained him for many seasons until 2024. After 8 seasons and countless milestones, captain Rishabh Pant bid farewell to Delhi Capitals and entered the mega auction pool in 2025.

As a marquee player, teams lined up to bid for Pant. However, Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) were persistent as they seemed to have arrived with a game plan. While LSG locked him at a price of INR 20.75 crore, DC used the RTM card for their former captain.

LSG then increased the initial bid to INR 27 crore which proved to be a steep ask as Delhi bowed out of the bidding war. With that, Pant was sold to LSG for a whooping price of INR 27 crore, making him the costliest pick of IPL auction history.

Rishabh Pant IPL team 2025

Pant started his IPL career with Delhi Daredevils (X.com/@cricbuzz) Pant started his IPL career with Delhi Daredevils (X.com/@cricbuzz) 

IPL seasonsTeamsSalary
2016-2017 Delhi DaredevilsINR 1.90 crore
2018-2021Delhi CapitalsINR 8 crore
2022-2024Delhi CapitalsINR 16 crore
2025Lucknow Super GiantsINR 27 crore

Rishabh Pant made his debut for LSG in his IPL 2025 season. Previously, as a core part of DC, Pant made a huge impact as a captain, batter and wicket-keeper. 

With that bat, he took the opposition head strong in the middle order, accumulating 3284 runs in 111 games. Behind the stumps, he is extremely aware and flexible. He can leap long catches and take out bails at a brisk pace.

Apart from this, Pant was an excellent captain for DC. He took over in 2021 and guided Delhi to the playoffs in the same season. 

Despite missing the 2023 season due to injuries sustained after his car crash, Delhi reinstated trust in him to bring him back as captain for IPL 2024.

FAQs: Rishabh Pant IPL team

Q.1. In which IPL team did Rishabh Pant play?

Ans. In his IPL career, Rishabh Pant has played for Delhi Daredevils (now Delhi Capitals) and Lucknow Super Giants. 

Q.2. Did Rishabh Pant play for RCB?

Ans. No, Rishabh Pant never played for the Royal Challengers Bangalore. 

Q.3. Which team is Rishabh Pant in IPL 2025?

Ans. In the IPL 2025 Mega Auction, LSG bought wicket-keeper batter Rishabh Pant for a hefty INR 27 Crore. 

Q.4. What is the jersey number of Rishabh Pant in IPL?

Ans. The Indian wicket-keeper batsman, Rishabh Pant, plays with jersey number 17 in the IPL as well as in international matches.