Costliest Player In IPL Auctions That You Must Know About

Komal Das Nov 23, 2024

Shane Watson: Former Australia all-rounder was most expensive buy at IPL 2016 auction, bought by Royal Challengers Bangalore for Rs 9.5 crore

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Ben Stokes: England captain was most expensive player in IPL 2017 and 2018 auctions. In 2017 he was bought by Rising Pune Super Giants for Rs 14.5 crore and in 2018, Rajasthan Royals got him for Rs 12.5 crore

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Varun Chakravarthy: Indian off- spinner was joint most expensive player in IPL 2019, bought by Punjab Kings for Rs 8.4 crore

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Jaydev Unadkat: Indian left-arm spinner also went for Rs 8.4 crore to Rajasthan Royals in IPL 2019 auction

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Pat Cummins: Australian captain was bagged by Kolkata Knight Riders forRs 15.5 crore in IPL 2020 auction

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Chris Morris: South African all- rounder was bought for Rs 16.25 crore by Rajasthan Royals in IPL 2021 auction

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Ishan Kishan: Indian wicketkeeper was bought by Mumbai Indians for Rs 15.5 crore in IPL 2022 mega auction

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Sam Curran: England all-rounder was bought for Rs 18.5 crore by Punjab Kings in IPL 2023 auction

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Mitchell Starc: Australia pacer was the most expensive buy in IPL 2024 auction, going to KKR for Rs 24.75 crore

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