LSG IPL Auction 2025 - Full Squad & Auction Buys on Day 1: Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) made a lot of noise at the auction with the record signing of Rishabh Pant for Rs 27 crore.
This came after retaining five players, including Nicholas Pooran and Ravi Bishnoi. They also retained Avesh Khan at the auction while key names such as David Miller, Mitchell Marsh and Aiden Markram were also roped in.

| Player Name | Country | Role | Price (in INR) |
| Rishabh Pant | India | Wicketkeeper/Batter | Rs 27 crore |
| David Miller | South Africa | Batter | Rs 7.75 crore |
| Mitchell Marsh | Australia | All-Rounder | Rs 3.40 crore |
| Aiden Markram | South Africa | Batter | Rs 2 crore |
| Avesh Khan | India | Pacer | Rs 9.75 crore |
| Abdul Samad | India | Batter | Rs 4.20 crore |
| Aryan Juryal | India | Wicketkeeper | Rs 30 lakh |
**The list will be updated with every player bought at the auction by LSG
Nicholas Pooran (Wicketkeeper-Batter) - ₹21 crore
Ravi Bishnoi (Bowler) - ₹11 crore
Mayank Yadav (Bowler) - ₹11 crore
Ayush Badoni (Batter) - ₹4 crore
Mohsin Khan (Bowler) - ₹4 crore
With ₹69 crore left in their purse, LSG is well-positioned to make strategic purchases. They aim to rebuild their squad by targeting experienced overseas players and emerging Indian talent to strengthen their lineup.
| Total Players | Overseas Players | Purse Used | Purse Left |
| 12 | 4 | ₹115.15 crore | ₹14.85 crore |
**The Purse will be Updated Live with the Auction
Nicholas Pooran*, Ravi Bishnoi, Mayank Yadav, Ayush Badoni, Mohsin Khan, Rishabh Pant, David Miller*, Aiden Markram*, Mitchell Marsh*, Avesh Khan, Abdul Samad, Aryan Juryal
* Foreign players
With Pooran’s explosive batting and Bishnoi’s spin prowess forming the backbone, LSG’s retention strategy reflects their focus on balancing experience and emerging talent. The franchise also released key players like KL Rahul and Quinton de Kock, signaling a fresh approach to rebuild a competitive side for IPL 2025.
KL Rahul, Quinton de Kock, Marcus Stoinis, Kyle Mayers, Krunal Pandya, Mark Wood, Naveen-ul-Haq, Devdutt Padikkal
LSG is expected to target impactful overseas all-rounders, dependable finishers, and young pacers to complement their retained core. With ₹69 crore in their purse and an RTM card at their disposal, they are poised to make significant moves in the auction.