The auction for the 2024 season of the Indian Premier League (IPL) was held on December 19, 2023, in Dubai. A total of 333 players (214 Indian and 119 overseas players) went under the hammer in the 2024 Auction. The ten franchises filled 77 slots, including 30 overseas players. The teams are now ready for the upcoming season in Mar 2024. Fans, get ready with your fantasy cricket teams!
The most expensive player in the IPL 2024 was Australia's Mitchell Starc, a World Cup-winning left-arm pacer. He was bought by Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) for a staggering ₹24.75 crore. He broke the previous record set by his Australian skipper Pat Cummins, who was bought by Sunrisers Hyderabad for ₹20.50 crore just hours earlier.
Starc's record-breaking bid highlighted the high demand for quality fast bowlers in the IPL, especially those with experience and proven success in international cricket. It also reflects KKR's aggressive strategy to strengthen their bowling attack after a disappointing performance in the previous season (7th in points table).
Top 10 Most Expensive Players in IPL History (2008-2024)
Mitchell Starc, the Aussie pace legend, became the most expensive IPL player ever after Kolkata Knight Riders snapped him up for a whopping ₹24.75 crore at the December 2023 auction!
Here is the list of top 10 most expensive players bought in the IPL history ever.
| Player | Country | Category | Team | Price (INR) | Year |
| Mitchell Starc | Australia | Bowler | Kolkata Knight Riders | ₹24.75 Cr | 2024 |
| Pat Cummins | Australia | Bowler | Sunrisers Hyderabad | ₹20.50 Cr | 2024 |
| San Curran | England | All-Rounder | Punjab Kings | ₹18.50 Cr | 2023 |
| Cameron Green | Australia | All-Rounder | Mumbai Indians | ₹17.50 Cr | 2023 |
| Ben Stokes | England | All-Rounder | Chennai Super Kings | ₹16.25 Cr | 2023 |
| Chris Morris | South Africa | All-Rounder | Rajasthan Royals | ₹16.25 Cr | 2021 |
| Nicholas Pooran | West Indies | Wicketkeeper | Lucknow Super Giants | ₹16 Cr | 2023 |
| Yuvraj Singh | India | All-Rounder | Delhi Daredevils | ₹16 Cr | 2015 |
| Pat Cummins | India | Bowler | Kolkata Knight Riders | ₹15.5 Cr | 2020 |
| Ishan Kishan | India | Wicketkeeper | Mumbai Indians | ₹15.25 Cr | 2022 |
Most Expensive Indian Players in IPL Auction 2024
Harshal Patel became the most expensive Indian player bought in the 2024 auction. He was bought by Punjab Kings for ₹11.75 Cr. The bidding war was intense between Gujarat, Punjab and Lucknow. Harshal has previously played for Delhi and Bangalore.
UP batter Sameer Rizvi, Tamil Nadu batter Shahrukh Khan, Jharkhand wicketkeeper Kumar Kushagra and Vidarbha batter Shubham Dubey were the top uncapped Indian players to earn big IPL deals at the 2024 auction. Here is the list of top expensive Indian players bought in the IPL Auction 2024.
| Player | Category | Team | Price |
| Harshal Patel | Bowler | Punjab Kings | ₹11.75 Cr |
| Sameer Rizvi | Batter | Chennai Super Kings | ₹8.40 Cr |
| Shahrukh Khan | Batter | Gujarat Titans | ₹7.40 Cr |
| Kumar Kushagra | Wicketkeeper | Delhi Capitals | ₹7.20 Cr |
| Shivam Mavi | Bowler | Lucknow Super Giants | ₹6.40 Cr |
| Shubham Dubey | Batter | Rajasthan Royals | ₹5.80 Cr |
| Umesh Yadav | Bowler | Gujarat Titans | ₹5.80 Cr |
| Yash Dayal | Bowler | Royal Challengers Bangalore | ₹5 Cr |
FAQs
Who is the most expensive player in IPL history?
Mitchell Starc is the most expensive player in IPL history. He was bought by KKR in the 2024 auction for a record ₹24.75 crores.
Who is the second most expensive player in the IPL?
Pat Cummins is the second most expensive player in the IPL history. He was bought by SRH in the 2024 auction for a record ₹20.50 crores.
Who bought Starc in the IPL?
Starc was bought by Kolkata Knight Riders in the IPL auction 2024. He previously played for RCB in 2014 and 2015.
Who is the most expensive Indian player in IPL history?
Yuvraj Singh is the most expensive Indian player in IPL history. He was bought by Delhi Daredevils in the 2015 auction for ₹16 crores.
How many players were bought at the IPL 2024 Auction?
77 players were bought in the IPL 2024 auction, out of which 30 were overseas players.
What is the salary of Virat Kohli in IPL 2024?
Virat Kohli’s salary in IPL 2024 is ₹15 crore. He will play for Royal Challengers Bangalore in 2024.
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