Most watched event in the world is set to begin its 17th season from 22nd March 2024. IPL is all set to take center stage for next 2 months in India as well as around the world. IPL Auction for 2024 season took place in January where record bids were made. Here we will discuss IPL Most Expensive player List for past 5 seasons.
IPL 2024 will begin its journey with prolific encounter between CSK & RCB. Virat Kohli will become 1st player to play 17 season for the same IPL franchise starting from its opening edition. Meanwhile Thala MS Dhoni will play his last IPL season for Chennai Super Kings.
IPL Most Expensive Player List for the past 5 seasons and Hit and Miss for their Respective Franchise.
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IPL Most Expensive Player 2024
Australian Pacer Mitchell Starc became the most expensive player for 17th season of IPL. Mitchell Starc was picked by Kolkata Knight Riders for a whopping 24.75 Cr (in Rupees). In general Starc became the most expensive signing of the IPL Auction History.
IPL Most Expensive Player 2023
Punjab Kings bought Sam Curran for 18.5 Cr (in Rupees) for IPL 2023 season. England All rounder became the most expensive signing of the 16th edition.
IPL Most Expensive Player 2022
Indian Wicketkeeper cum Batsman Ishan Kishan became the most expensive buy of IPL 2022 season. Mumbai Indians picked up the Jharkhand side wicket keeper for whopping 15.25 Cr (in Rupees). Earlier Ishan was released by MI only to pick him for record auction fee.
IPL Most Expensive Player 2021
Rajasthan Royals bought South African All rounder Chris Morris for record 16.25 Cr (in rupees) in 2021 season. Chris Morris became the most expensive buy of the 2021 season as well as for RR. Although Morris was not able to justify his price tag and was a flop considering the price tag RR paid him.
IPL Most Expensive Player 2020
Australian pacer cum All rounder Pat Cummins was bought by KKR for 15.5 Cr (in Rupees) for 2020 IP season. KKR made record bid for Pat Cummins to secure his service for 12th season of IPL. Pat Cummins Justified his Price tag by playing some unbelievable knocks to take his team to victory. All though his performance with the ball was Average considering his National Team stats.