Rishabh Pant is arguably the biggest name in the IPL 2025 mega auction pool.
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The 27-year-old has been tipped by many to break the record of the most-expensive buy in IPL history.
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Let's look at 3 franchises who could go hammer and tongs for Pant:
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1. Punjab Kings (PBKS) With Pant's ex-DC coach Ricky Ponting in charge, and a budget of Rs 110.5 cr, PBKS won't leave any stone unturned to get Pant.
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2. Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) RCB have the second-highest purse (Rs 83 cr) and are without a captain so far, and will eye up a big chase for Pant.
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3. Chennai Super Kings (CSK) With Rs 55 cr in hand, CSK will also likely to enter the bidding war for Pant, although they may not win it in the end.