Rishabh Pant has made history in the IPL 2025 mega auction, becoming the most expensive player ever in the tournament’s history. Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) secured his services for ₹27 crore, breaking all previous records. As he prepares to play his first match for LSG, fans are not only excited to see his performance but also curious about how much he will earn per hour during the tournament.
Pant’s First Match for LSG
Pant’s debut match for Lucknow Super Giants will be against Delhi Capitals, the franchise he represented from 2016 to 2024. During his time with Delhi, he played 111 matches and was a key figure for the team. However, this season, he will be leading LSG as captain, adding to the excitement.
How Much Will Rishabh Pant Earn Per Hour?
Pant’s IPL 2025 salary is ₹27 crore for the season. Since every team plays 14 matches in the group stage, we can estimate his earnings per hour as follows:
- A typical T20 match lasts around 3 hours (excluding breaks).
- Pant will play 14 group-stage matches, spending approximately 42 hours on the field (14 matches × 3 hours per match).
- Dividing his total salary ₹27 crore by 42 hours, Pant’s earnings per hour come to ₹64,28,571 (₹64.28 lakh per hour).
Rishabh Pant’s IPL Career Stats
Before joining Lucknow Super Giants, Pant played 111 IPL matches for Delhi Capitals, scoring 3,284 runs with 1 century and 18 half-centuries. His aggressive batting and leadership will be crucial for LSG in IPL 2025.
With all eyes on him, Rishabh Pant is set to make his mark not just as the most expensive IPL player but also as a captain looking to guide Lucknow Super Giants to their first title.
