Rishabh Pant IPL

Akshita Patel∙ Updated: Jan 22 2025, 11:00 PM

Rishabh Pant IPL [Source: @CricCrazyJohns/X.com]Rishabh Pant IPL [Source: @CricCrazyJohns/X.com]

Rishabh Pant is a talented and dynamic wicket-keeper batter who initially rose to fame for his unorthodox hitting. The 27-year-old earned appreciation for his full-blown aggressive intent and, over time, he's become a major all-format player.

However, in 2022, a dreadful car accident sent Pant into panic. Although he miraculously survived the almost fatal accident, he had suffered severe injuries to his back and knees which eventually kept him out of the field for 12-15 months.  

With BCCI’s support and inspiring determination, Pant made his comeback after nearly 12 months in the Indian Premier League (IPL).

He played for Delhi Capitals (previously known as Delhi Daredevils) for 8 seasons before parting ways ahead of the IPL 2025 season mega auction. Here’s a detailed look at Rishabh Pant’s IPL career.

Rishabh Pant's IPL Team

Rishabh Pant IPL Team [Source: @LucknowIPL/X.com]Rishabh Pant IPL Team [Source: @LucknowIPL/X.com]

Rishabh Pant's Current IPL Team

Rishabh Pant is associated with Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) as of 2025. He entered the mega auction after severing ties with Delhi Capitals (DC). However, LSG had to sweat hard to secure the dynamic wicket-keeper. In an intense bidding war, LSG placed the highest bid of INR 20.75 crore. 

However, DC picked up their RTM card, putting the ball back in LSG’s court. This time, owner Sanjeev Goenka raised the bar to an astronomical price of INR 27 crore. The Capitals bowed out immediately, meaning Pant was sold to LSG, becoming the costliest pick of IPL auction history. 

Teams Rishabh Pant has played for in the IPL

IPL seasons
Team
Salary
2016-17Delhi DaredevilsINR 1.90 Crore
2018-21Delhi CapitalsINR 8 Crore
2022-24Delhi CapitalsINR 16 Crore
2025Lucknow Super GiantsINR 27 Crore

Rishabh Pant began his IPL career with Delhi Daredevils in 2016. He initially earned a salary of INR 1.90 crore before his market value soared to INR 8 crore, shortly after his debut in international cricket. 

During the IPL 2022 auction, Delhi once again retained Pant for a whooping salary of INR 16 crore and was promoted as full-time captain, though he missed the following season due to injuries sustained through his car crash. 

Rishabh Pant's IPL Price

Rishabh Pant IPL Price [Source: @mufaddal_vohra/X.com]Rishabh Pant IPL Price [Source: @mufaddal_vohra/X.com]

Rishabh Pant’s IPL Auction Price

Rishabh Pant parted ways with Delhi Capitals and entered the IPL 2025 mega auction in what turned out to be a surprising move. He was placed on the marquee list and triggered an intense bidding war between several franchises. 

DC also jumped in to use their RTM card. However, LSG raised the final bid from INR 20.75 crore to INR 27 crore to outbid Delhi and secure Pant for INR 27 crore enormous salary. 

Rishabh Pant’s worth in IPL auction over the years

Rishabh Pant made his debut in IPL in 2016 with Delhi Daredevils. He was bought as a teenager for INR 1.9 crore. However, his unorthodox hitting and ability to stay calm under pressure earned him overnight fame. 

Pant's international debut in 2017 also enhanced his market value. His salary increased to INR 8 crore in 2018. Then Delhi retained him for INR 16 crore in IPL 2022, which saw a 100% increment. 

However, despite Delhi Capitals’ utmost faith, Pant left the team to enter a mega auction in IPL 2025 where LSG eventually bought him for INR 27 crore, making Pant the richest player in IPL’s history. 

Factors influencing Rishabh Pant’s IPL Value

Rishabh Pant has established himself as one of the most promising all-format players in international cricket. His fearless hitting skills coupled with aggressive intent and ability to take any bowler's head on make him a special talent. 

In IPL, Pant has amassed over 300 runs in each season, except his debut year in 2016. In addition to being a power hitter, he is also a brilliant wicketkeeper who possesses quite flexibility and athleticism. His acrobats behind the wickets have very often brought him popularity among the fans. 

 Another key factor that influences Rishabh Pant’s market value is captaincy. He took over Delhi Capitals captaincy in 2021 when Shreyas Iyer was ruled out with injury and assumed the role full-time in the following season. Despite missing a full IPL season in 2023 in the aftermath of a car crash, Pant was reinstated as captain for the IPL 2024 season. 

Moreover, LSG also announced him as captain for the IPL 2025 season and multiple franchises’ faith in his leadership skills only adds to his market value.

Rishabh Pant IPL Captaincy Record

Rishabh Pant captained Delhi Capitals in 43 IPL games. He led his team to victory 23 times while also losing 19 games whereas 1 contest was tied. His winning percentage as captain is 53.48 which is highly impressive in the Indian Premier League.

Matches
Win
Loss
Tied
Win Percentage
432319153.48

Leadership role in IPL

Rishabh Pant played an instrumental role in shaping Delhi Capitals as a captain. Appointed the team skipper in 2021 when Shreyas Iyer ruled out the entire season due to injury, he led the franchise to the playoffs in the same year.

Pant brought to the team an exciting, attacking approach that mirrored his playing style. Moreover, as a wicketkeeper, Pant’s tactical understanding is far superior to any other position player. 

Under Pant’s captaincy, several young players, like Prithvi Shaw and Avesh Khan, flourished. Hence, at 27, he is a long-term asset for any IPL team, let alone LSG.

Rishabh Pant IPL Record

Rishabh Pant IPL Record [Source: @ada_share/X.com]Rishabh Pant IPL Record [Source: @ada_share/X.com]

Most Runs by Rishabh Pant in an IPL season

Matches
Runs
Average
Strike Rate
Century/Fifty
1468452.61173.601/5

Rishabh Pant reached his peak in the IPL 2018 season. That year, he amassed 684 runs with a 52.61 average and 173.60 strike rate. He also scored a century (128), which remains his highest score of a brief IPL career. 

Rishabh Pant’s IPL Centuries and fifties

Matches
Runs
Centuries
Fifties
1113284118

Rishabh Pant has scored 1 century and 18 fifties in his IPL career until 2024. As a middle-order batter, Pant often gets fewer balls to create maximum impact.

FAQs about Rishabh Pant in IPL

Q.1 Is Rishabh Pant playing IPL 2024?

Answer: Rishabh Pant played IPL 2024 for Delhi Capitals. He scored 446 runs in 13 games with a 40.55 average and 155.40 strike rate, including three fifties.

Q.2 In which team is Rishabh Pant in IPL 2025?

Answer: Rishabh Pant will play for Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) in the IPL 2025 season. The franchise bought him for INR 27 crore during the high-voltage mega auction.

Q.3 Why did DC release Pant?

Answer: Delhi Capitals released Rishabh Pant into the IPL 2025 mega auction, marking the end of their 8-year association. While the actual reason behind his release is unknown, rumours suggest that a dispute over salary led to a fallout.

Q.4 How many centuries does Rishabh Pant have in IPL?

Answer: Rishabh Pant has hit 1 century in his IPL career. In 2018, he scored an unbeaten 128 runs against Sunrisers Hyderabad to register his career-best score.

Q.5 When did Rishabh Pant debut in IPL?

Answer: Rishabh Pant made his IPL debut in 2016. He had risen to fame over his heroics in the U19 Cricket World Cup and Delhi Capitals rewarded him with a contract of INR 1.90 crore.