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Rishabh Pant Takes Pay Cut to Join Delhi Capitals for IPL 2027

2026-06-23 · Rishabh Pant · Transfer

Rishabh Pant is set to join Delhi Capitals for the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2027 with a pay cut of Rs 12 crore. He was the most expensive player in the IPL auction, bought by Lucknow Super Giants for Rs 27 crore.

What happened?

Rishabh Pant's move to Delhi Capitals is a significant trade in the IPL, with the player taking a massive pay cut. The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) confirmed the trade, which is the first major move of the IPL 2027 season.

Why it matters for Rishabh Pant

Rishabh Pant's decision to join Delhi Capitals may be due to his desire to return to a team where he spent nine seasons. He made 111 appearances for Delhi Capitals between 2016 and 2024, the most by any player for the team.

What comes next?

Kuldeep Yadav will head to Lucknow Super Giants as part of the trade, with Rishabh Pant joining Delhi Capitals for Rs 15 crore. Rishabh Pant's performance with Lucknow Super Giants was not impressive, scoring only 269 runs in 14 matches at an average of 24.45 in IPL 2025. He did marginally better in the next season, scoring 312 runs in 14 games at an average of 28.36. The trade is a significant move for both teams, with Rishabh Pant's experience and skills expected to benefit Delhi Capitals. Rishabh Pant's return to Delhi Capitals is seen as a homecoming, with the player having spent nearly a decade with the team. The team's fans will be eager to see Rishabh Pant perform well, after a disappointing stint with Lucknow Super Giants. The IPL 2027 season is expected to be exciting, with several big trades and moves expected in the coming weeks. Rishabh Pant's move to Delhi Capitals is just the beginning, with more news and updates expected soon.

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