Expensive Player in Indian Premier League from 2008-2024
The Indian Premier League (IPL) auction has become a major event where cricketers from around the globe achieve record-breaking auction prices. The intense bidding wars between franchises often drive player prices to incredible levels, showcasing their value and potential impact on the tournament. Over the years, some players have commanded huge figures, making the IPL auction a significant spectacle in the world of cricket. Let’s look at the most expensive players in IPL auctions over the years. Let’s look at Most Expensive Players in IPL Auctions Over the Years.
Top 5 Most Expensive Players in IPL Auction History
# 5 Ben Stokes (Rs 16.25 Crore-2023)
In his IPL career, Ben Stokes has played 43 matches, scoring 920 runs with a batting strike rate of 134.50, while also taking 28 wickets. Known for his all-around abilities, he was acquired by the Chennai Super Kings for ₹16.25 Crore in 2023, making him the 5th most expensive player in IPL history.
#4 Cameron Green (Rs 17.50 Crore – 2023)
Cameron Green, the Australian all-rounder, made his IPL debut in 2023, where he was signed by the Mumbai Indians for ₹17.50 Crore. This acquisition positions him as the 4th most expensive player in IPL history.
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#3 Sam Curran (Rs 18.50 Crore – 2023)
The 26-year-old all-rounder Sam Curran is the 3rd most expensive player in IPL Auction history, having fetched a maximum bid of ₹18.50 Crore from the Punjab Kings in 2023. In his IPL career, he scored 883 runs and took 58 wickets, showcasing impressive cricketing skills.
#2 Pat Cummins (Rs 20.50 Crore – 2024)
Pat Cummins, the captain of Sunrisers Hyderabad, has become the 2nd most expensive player in IPL history, with a salary of ₹20.50 Crore in 2024. Throughout his IPL career, he has scored 515 runs in 58 matches and taken 63 wickets.
#1 Mitchell Starc (Rs 24.75 Crore – 2024)
Mitchell Starc played in the IPL during the 2014 and 2015 seasons but did not participate in any subsequent seasons until his comeback in 2024. Due to his effective bowling on the international stage, this pace bowler commanded the highest price of ₹24.75 Crore in 2024, making him the most expensive player in IPL auction history.
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Most expensive retentions in IPL 2025
- Heinrich Klaasen: 23 Crores (Sunrisers Hyderabad)
- Virat Kohli : 21 Crores( Royal Challengers Bengaluru)
- Nicholas Pooran 21 Crores ( Lucknow Super Giants)
Year Player Auction Price
2024 Mitchell Starc 24.75 Cr
2023 Sam Curran 18.5 Cr
2022 Ishan Kishan 15.25 Cr
2021 Chris Morris 16.25 Cr
2020 Pat Cummins 15.5 Cr
2019 Jaydev Unadkat & Varun Chakaravarthy 8.4 Cr
2018 Ben Stokes 12.5 Cr
2017 Ben Stokes 14.5 Cr
2016 Shane Watson 9.5 Cr
2015 Yuvraj Singh 16 Cr
2014 Yuvraj Singh 14 Cr
2013 Glenn Maxwell 1M $
2012 Ravindra Jadeja 2M $
2011 Gautam Gambhir 2.4M $
2010 Shane Bond & Kieron Pollard 750K $
2009 Kevin Pietersen & Andrew Flintoff 1.55M $
2008 MS Dhoni 1.5M $