IPL is considered a rich league and players are a function of demand and supply chain. We have seen some of the players getting sold for unexpected and huge amounts. So, let’s recall some of the most expensive players who got a huge amount in IPL auctions. Here are the top 10 most expensive players in the history of IPL Auctions.
#10 Ishan Kishan
India wicket-keeper batsmen Ishan Kishan was bought by Mumbai Indians in the 2022 auction for 15.25 crore rupees which makes him the 10th most expensive player in the history of IPL auction.
#9 Pat Cummins
Pat Cummins was bought by Kolkata Knight Riders for 15.50 crore rupees in the 2020 IPL auction.
#8 Yuvraj Singh
Former Indian destructive middle-order batsman Yuvraj Singh was bought by Delhi Daredevils in the 2015 auction for 16 crore rupees. He was the most expensive player at that time.
#7 Nicolas Pooran
West Indies wicket-keeper and one of the best T20I batsmen Nicolas Pooran were bought by Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) for 16.00 crore rupees in the 2023 auction.
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#6 Chris Morris
South African all-rounder Chris Morris made history in the 2021 IPL auction when he became the most expensive player in the history of IPL auction. He was bought by Rajasthan Royals for 16.25 crore rupees.
#5 Ben Stokes
English all-rounder Ben Stokes was bought by Chennai Super Kings (CSK) in the 2023 auction for 16.25 crore rupees which makes him the 5th most expensive player in the history of IPL auction.
#4 Cameron Green
Australia’s all rounder Cameron Green was bought by Mumbai Indians (MI) for 17.50 crore rupees in the IPL 2023 auction.
#3 Sam Curran
England’s fast bowler Sam Curran was bought by Punjab Kings (KXIP) for 18.50 crore rupees in the 2023 IPL auction.
#2 Pat Cummins
Australia’s legendary fast bowler Pat Cummins was bought by Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) for 20.50 crore rupees in the IPL 2024 auction. Pat Cummins can also bat and play in the lower middle order.
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#1 Mitchell Starc
Australia’s legendary fast bowler Mitchell Starc was bought by Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) for 24.75 crore rupees in the 2024 IPL auction. Starc can also bat and play in the lower middle order.
