The Indian Premier League (IPL) is renowned for its intense bidding wars, where franchises spare no expense to secure top-tier cricketing talent. Over the years, the league has witnessed some record-breaking purchases, with players fetching astronomical prices. These high-value acquisitions not only reflect the growing financial stature of the league but also underscore the immense talent and impact these players bring to their respective teams.
In this article, we take a detailed look at the five most expensive players in IPL history, their notable records, and their overall contribution to the game.
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Rishabh Pant broke the record as Lucknow Super Giants successfully bid ₹27 crore for the Indian player during the recently concluded #TATAIPLAuction ?#TATAIPL | @RishabhPant17 | @LucknowIPL pic.twitter.com/IoOQWWxxdt
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Strap your seatbelts Kolkata, #MitchellStarc is ready to don the Purple & Gold jersey!
— Star Sports (@StarSportsIndia) December 19, 2023
Starc ? Most Expensive Purchase ever at the IPL Auction at 24.75 CR! ????
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After an intense bidding war, the Aussie captain, #PatCummins is sold for 20.50 CR to SRH, eventually becoming the highest paid player in the #IPL auction history! ??
— Star Sports (@StarSportsIndia) December 19, 2023
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— IndianPremierLeague (@IPL) December 23, 2022
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He goes BIG ?- INR 18.50 Crore & will now play for Punjab Kings ? ?#TATAIPLAuction | @TataCompanies pic.twitter.com/VlKRCcwv05
Player | Team | Matches | Runs | Batting Avg | Strike Rate | Wickets | Bowling Avg |
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Rishabh Pant | Lucknow Super Giants | 98 | 2838 | 34.1 | 147.9 | - | - |
Shreyas Iyer | Punjab Kings | 101 | 2776 | 31.2 | 125.4 | - | - |
Mitchell Starc | Kolkata Knight Riders | 27 | 72 | 10.3 | 112.5 | 34 | 20.4 |
Pat Cummins | Sunrisers Hyderabad | 50 | 347 | 17.3 | 140.2 | 52 | 26.1 |
Sam Curran | Punjab Kings | 45 | 604 | 22.3 | 137.1 | 42 | 27.8 |
These record-breaking purchases are a testament to the league’s prestige and the incredible talent it attracts. With every IPL season, new stars emerge, ensuring that the excitement and competitiveness of the tournament remain unparalleled.
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