IPL Auction most expensive players list: Australia's leading fast bowler Mitchell Starc became the most expensive player in history of Indian Premier League (IPL) on Tuesday, 19 December in the Coca-Cola Arena. The veteran was acquired by Kolkata Knight Riders for record-breaking Rs. 24.75 crore. Earlier in the auction, Pat Cummins had secured the title of the highest-paid player in the history of the Indian Premier League (IPL). The 2023 ODI World Cup winning captain was auctioned to SunRisers Hyderabad (SRH) for an impressive Rs 20.50 crore after a fierce bidding competition.


Cummins being sold to SRH marked a historic occurrence as for the first time in IPL Auction history a player managed to break the 20-crore barrier.


Pat Cummins has consistently commanded high value in the Indian Premier League (IPL). Back in the 2019 auction, Cummins was acquired for a substantial sum of Rs 15.50 crore by Kolkata Knight Riders.


Pat Cummins joins his Australian teammate Travis Head, who was secured by SunRisers Hyderabad (SRH) for Rs 6.8 crore earlier in the IPL auction.






Cummins surpassed the previous record held by Sam Curran, who was auctioned for Rs 18.50 crore to Punjab Kings (PBKS) in the 2023 IPL auction.


Check below list of most expensive players in the 15-year history of the Indian Premier League (IPL).


Mitchell Starc: Kolkata Knight Riders for Rs 24.75 crore in IPL 2024 


Pat Cummins: Sunrisers Hyderabad for Rs 20.50 crore in IPL 2024 
Sam Curran: Punjab Kings for Rs 18.50 crore in IPL 2023
Cameron Green: Mumbai Indians for Rs 17.50 crore in IPL 2023
Ben StokesL Chennai Super Kings for Rs 16.25 crore in IPL 2023
Chris Morris: Rajasthan Royals for Rs 16.25 crore in IPL 2021
Nicolas Pooran: Lucknow Super Giants for Rs 16.00 crore in IPL 2023
Yuvraj Singh: Delhi Daredevils for Rs 16.00 crore in IPL 2015
Pat Cummins: Kolkata Knight Riders for Rs 15.50 crore in IPL 2020
Ishan Kishan: Mumbai Indians for Rs 15.25 crore in IPL 2022
Kyle Jamieson: Royal Challengers Bangalore for Rs 15.00 crore in IPL 2021
Ben Stokes: Rising Pune Supergiant for Rs 14.50 crore in IPL 2017