Rishabh Pant vs Shreyas Iyer: Who’s the better captaincy buy in IPL 2025?

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Rishabh Pant and Shreyas Iyer, two of the most expensive players in IPL history with a combined price tag of ₹53.75 crore, face off today in a high-stakes match between Lucknow Super Giants and Punjab Kings. Here’s a quick performance comparison:

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Record-Breaking Price Tags

Rishabh Pant was acquired by Lucknow Super Giants for ₹27 crore, making him the most expensive player in IPL history. Punjab Kings followed closely by securing Shreyas Iyer for ₹26.75 crore.

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Captaincy Battle

Both stars are leading their respective teams, adding extra pressure to deliver both as players and leaders in IPL 2025. Pant captains Lucknow, while Iyer is at the helm for Punjab.

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Shaky Start for Rishabh Pant

In Lucknow's opening game, Pant had a disappointing outing, scoring zero runs. However, his team bounced back in the second match, defeating Sunrisers Hyderabad.

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Shreyas Iyer's Explosive Form

Shreyas Iyer made an immediate impact for Punjab Kings, smashing an unbeaten 97 off 42 balls in their first match, leading his team to victory against Gujarat Titans.

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Crucial Face-Off Today (1st April)

The real test begins as these two heavyweights clash for the first time this season. While Iyer has shown great form, Pant has the chance to silence critics and prove why he was the most expensive buy.

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