Most Expensive Players In IPL History

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Mitchell Starc (KKR - Rs. 24.75 Crore, 2024)

The Australian pacer, known for his deadly yorkers, was the most expensive player in the 2024 auction, bringing fiery pace to KKR's bowling attack.

Pat Cummins (SRH - Rs. 20.50 Crore, 2024)

The Australian captain and all-rounder was one of the standout purchases for SRH in 2024. Captaining the side, he led the Hyderabad-based team to the finals of the 2024 season.

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Sam Curran (PBKS - Rs. 18.50 Crore, 2023)

The England all-rounder, who excelled in the 2022 T20 World Cup, became one of the most expensive players in the 2023 auction, bolstering Punjab's middle order and bowling strength.

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Cameron Green (MI - Rs. 17.50 Crore, 2023)

The young Australian all-rounder was a major buy for MI in 2023, adding both batting depth and bowling options to the squad.

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Ben Stokes (CSK - Rs. 16.25 Crore, 2023)

The England all-rounder, known for his match-winning performances, was acquired by CSK in 2023 but could not contribute much as injuries marred his IPL campaign.

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Chris Morris (RR - Rs. 16.25 Crore, 2021)

The South African all-rounder became the most expensive player in IPL 2021, bringing powerful hitting and handy pace-bowling skills to RR's squad.

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Nicholas Pooran (LSG - Rs. 16 Crore, 2023)

The explosive West Indian wicketkeeper-batter became a high-value purchase for Lucknow Super Giants in 2023, known for his big-hitting abilities in the middle order.

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Jos Buttler (GT - Rs. 15.75 Crore, 2024)

The swashbuckling England wicket-keeper batter is the latest addition to the list as he was purchased by Gujarat Titans for a hefty sum in the IPL 2025 mega auction.

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Pat Cummins (KKR - Rs. 15.50 Crore, 2020)

The Australian captain finds himself on the list once again as he was a major signing for KKR in 2020.

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Ben Stokes (RPS - Rs. 14.50 Crore, 2017)

Ben Stokes is another player that makes his appearance twice on this list. Rising Pune Supergiants acquired his services for a handsome sum of Rs. 14,50 Crore in the 2017 season.

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