In a recent mock auction, Rishabh Pant sold to Punjab Kings for a staggering 33 crore. Cricket fans all around the globe who will be watching the IPL 2025 mega auction closely will know that this was expected. The actual auction is scheduled for November 24-25 in Jeddah, but this mock auction by JioCinema gave us a peek into what might happen. Punjab Kings, who had the highest budget going into the auction at 110.5 crore. They had retained only two players, Shashank Singh and Prabhsimran Singh, which showed they wanted to promote star players. By investing in Pant, they showcased that they are serious about making changes in their team for the betterment of it. Delhi Capitals released Pant and chose to retain others like Axar Patel and Kuldeep Yadav, which made Pant one of the most in-demand players at the auction. Also Read | I Would Never Play For Punjab Kings: Krishnappa Gowtham Makes Shocking Revelation Getting Pant for such a high price in a mock auction shows how valuable he is to the IPL. He has a calibre for strong hitting and quick wicket-keeping skills that make him capable of doing much more than just playing well-he can change the pace of the game. For Punjab Kings, this signing could help them get out of the realms of just average to really competing for the title. This mock auction result is sure to shape the real auctions. It shall provide a benchmark for the teams as they plan their bids for such players like Pant whose value is how much. With Pant in the side, exciting outings are expected, and it will be challenging for the other teams to to face Punjab Kings in the upcoming season if this happens for real. This mock auction has surely created a buzz and has made the IPL 2025 auction one of the most awaited events in cricket.