In IPL 2025, a historic battle will take place between the two priciest players in the tournament's history. Rishabh Pant, bought by Lucknow Super Giants for a whopping ₹27 crore, and Shreyas Iyer, purchased by Punjab Kings for ₹26.75 crore, will go head-to-head in what promises to be an exciting match.

The clash will occur on April 1, when Punjab Kings faces Lucknow Super Giants in the 13th match of the season. Both players, who are captains of their respective teams, will lead their sides for the first time in this high-profile encounter. For Lucknow, this will be their third match, with Rishabh Pant at the helm. On the other hand, Shreyas Iyer’s Punjab Kings will play their second match of the season.

Form So Far:

• Rishabh Pant has had a tough start to IPL 2025. In Lucknow's first match, he failed to score a run, getting out without contributing. In the next match, although Lucknow won against Sunrisers Hyderabad, Pant's performance remained below expectations, scoring only 15 runs from 15 balls.

• Shreyas Iyer has had a stellar start to the season. In Punjab Kings' opening match against Gujarat Titans, he played a match-winning knock of 97* runs off just 42 balls, helping his team win by 11 runs in a high-scoring contest.

As these two high-priced players face off, many will be watching to see who emerges as the bigger performer, especially given their contrasting starts to the season. While Shreyas Iyer is currently in top form, cricket can be unpredictable, and Pant may yet prove his worth in this eagerly awaited showdown.