IPL Records and Statistics: Most Expensive Player Sold in IPL Auctions Until Now

The most popular cricket league worldwide is the Indian Premier League. And data suggests that the IPL is the biggest cricket competition on the planet. There are several reasons behind these. The prestigious competition attracts star players from all around the world. The IPL presents extremely tough competition for players.

But another thing that attracts players from abroad to this sport is the money involved. The IPL undoubtedly pays the players more than their cricket board, which is another reason players forgo their international duties to participate in this competition. The IPL auction is when playing this game is most enjoyable. The player has all the makings of an overnight millionaire. Some players commanded exorbitant prices during the IPL auction. So let’s examine the athletes who fetched the highest prices at the IPL auction.

• In 2015, Yuvraj Singh – Delhi Capitals paid INR 16 Crore : 

Former Indian spin all-around player Yuvraj Singh became famous for frequently hitting huge sixes. He helped India in some small way to win the 2007 T20 World Cup. He is tied for fourth on the list of the most expensive IPL players. The Delhi Capitals chose him for the 2015 IPL and paid a fee of INR 16 crore. Yuvraj was also the most expensive player in the 2014 season, purchased by RCB for INR 14 crore.

• In 2023, Nicholas Pooran –Lucknow SuperGiants Paid INR 16 crore: 

Nicholas Pooran, a West Indian wicket keeper and batsman, has been one of the most well-liked choices at the IPL auction. Sunrisers Hyderabad selected him for INR 10 crore at the IPL auction for 2022. However, the group cut him loose before the IPL 2023 auction. But among the athletes who started a bidding war was the left-hander. Finally, the Lucknow SuperGiants chose Pooran for INR 16 crore. He occupies a fourth place on the list of the most expensive IPL players.

• In 2021, Chris Morris – Rajasthan Royals Paid INR 16.25 Crore :

According to the IPL 2023 auction, the retired African all-rounder had the highest purchasing price in league history. He was bought by the IPL champion Rajasthan Royals in 2008 at the 2021 auction for INR 16.25 crore. After being released by RCB in 2021, Morris was later acquired by Rajasthan Royals, who made him the cooperative most expensive player in the IPL.

• In 2023, Ben Stokes – Chennai Super Kings Paid INR 16.25 Crore: 

Ben Stokes is one of the most famous cricket players, and he has constantly been a desirable asset in the IPL auction. He has participated in a few auctions and consistently ranked high for several clubs. At the IPL 2023 auction, however, Chennai Super Kings spent a fortune to acquire him. He was the third most expensive player in the IPL when CSK paid INR 16.25 crore for him. He is the most expensive player for CSK in the IPL.

• In 2023, Cameron Green – Mumbai Indians Paid INR 17.50 Crore:

Players are constantly in great demand for the Indian Premier League. As a response, leading to the IPL 2023 auction starting, Cameron Green was considered the player that many IPL franchises preferred. That is what ultimately happened. As soon as his name was called for the auction, four to five clubs expressed interest in bidding on him. Mumbai Indians eventually bought him for a stunning INR 17.5 crore. He became the most expensive player for Mumbai Indians and the second most costly player in the IPL auction.

• In 2023, Sam Curran –Punjab Kings Paid INR 18.5 Crore:

The most expensive player ahead of the IPL auction of 2023 was Chris Morris. Sam Curran went to establish new standards. He has advanced to become the most expensive player in the history of the Indian Premier League. “Man of the Tournament” for the T20 World Cup 2022, Curran assisted England in capturing their second global title. This is why IPL franchise owners wanted to sign him to their squad. And finally, the all-rounder became the most expensive player in cricket history when the Punjab Kings signed him for an incredible sum of INR 18.5 crore.

The Most Expensive T20 IPL Players:

Player	Year	Team	Price (INR)
MS Dhoni	2008	CSk	6 Cr
Kevin Pietersen	2009	RCB	7.55 Cr
Kieron Pollard	2010	MI	3.42 Cr
Gautam Gambhir	2011	KKR	11.04 Cr
Ravindra Jadeja	2012	CSK	9.72 Cr
Glenn Maxwell	2013	MI	5.3 Cr
Yuvraj Singh	2014	RCB	14 Cr
Yuvraj Singh	2015	DC	16 Cr
Shane Watson	2016	RCB	9.5 Cr
Ben Stokes	2017	RR	14.5 Cr
Ben Stokes	2018	RR	12.5 Cr
Jaydev Unadkat	2019	RR	8.4 Cr
Pat Cummins	2020	KKR	15.5 Cr
Chris Morris	2021	RR	16.25 Cr
Ishan Kishan	2022	MI	15.5 Cr
Sam Curran	2023	PBKS	18.5 Cr

 

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