Rishabh Pant has recently made headlines for his record-breaking contract in the Indian Premier League (IPL), where he secured a staggering Rs 27 crore in the latest auction. This significant figure highlights the competitive nature of the IPL, with the top five players averaging Rs 22.7 crore in the 2025 auction, a notable increase from Rs 16.5 crore the previous year.

A closer analysis reveals that the median income in the 2025 IPL auction was lower than in 2018. The average price per player reached Rs 3.51 crore, reflecting a nearly 10 percent increase from the prior year and more than doubling the average from a decade ago. This trend indicates a complex landscape in player valuations, where top-tier players command premium prices while overall median earnings show fluctuations.