Delhi Capitals didn’t retain their captain Rishabh Pant on IPL Retention Day. This means the destructive southpaw will be going under the hammer at the IPL 2025 Mega Auction. Each and every team will be ready to spill their cash to get the swashbuckling superstar.
While Delhi has the option of using the Right To Match (RTM) on Pant, there are however other teams who will be desperate to bring the superstar to their sides. Here we take a look at teams who would be targeting the superstar in the IPL 2025 Mega Auction.
Punjab Kings (PBKS)
Punjab Kings have the highest remaining purse left among other teams. After having retained just 2 uncapped players, PBKS now boasts of having 110.5 crores under their belt. And this gives the Kings a huge advantage over others to outbid them and rope in Rishabh Pant.
Furthermore, bringing in Rishabh Pant makes sense as he will be the captain of the side. PBKS will be hoping to acquire Pant and hope he breaks their trophyless jinx.
Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB)
The Royal Challengers Bengaluru are the next side to have the second-highest budget remaining as they head into the IPL 2025 Mega Auction. RCB has retained Virat Kohli for a sum of 21 crores. And bringing in Rishabh Pant makes perfect sense. The duo share a strong bond and that can work wonders for the Bengaluru outfits.
With Rishabh Pant showcasing his best form in recent times, RCB will be hoping to spill their cash to rope in the superstar. Their focus too remains the same -breaking the trophyless jinx and hoping Pant breaks that.
Chennai Super Kings (CSK)
It is no longer a surprise that MS Dhoni‘s days in IPL are numbered. And bringing Rishabh Pant to CSK perfectly fits the bill. The apprentice who replaced the master in the India Cricket Team can also replicate the same for Chennai Super Kings.
If CSK manages to bring Rishabh Pant to their side, it will be a massive boost. The strong and aggressive gameplay of both the team and the player compliments each other and the duo can be a match made in heaven.
