IPL 2024 Auction: Mitchell Starc to Sameer Rizvi - Ten Most Expensive Players Bought in IPL Auction

IPL 2024 Auction Most Expensive Buys: The Indian Premier League, the cricket extravaganza that has gripped the nation and beyond, is gearing up for its 17th season.

Australia pacer Mitchell Starc has become the most expensive player in the history of the competition as he was bought by KKR for a whopping INR 24.75 crore.

With a staggering 333 cricketers on the auction block, including 119 international talents and 214 from the home turf, the auction promises to be a thrilling affair. The player pool comprises 116 capped veterans and 215 emerging uncapped prospects, offering franchises a diverse talent pool to choose from.

IPL 2024 Auction: Ten Most Expensive Buys

There have already been a few staggering buys in the IPL 2024 auction. Take a look at the ten most expensive buys in the IPL 2024 auction.

1. Mitchell Starc (Australia)

Price: Rs. 24.75 crore
Team: Kolkata Knight Riders

Australia pacer Mitchell Starc has become the most expensive player in the IPL history. The 34-year-old left-arm pacer was part of an intense bidding war between Kolkata Knight Riders and Gujarat Titans, and in the end, it was KKR who got their coveted man for a record fee.

2. Pat Cummins (Australia)

Price: Rs. 20.50 crore
Team: Sunrisers Hyderabad

Pat Cummins has become the 2nd most expensive IPL player in history as he was snapped up by Sunrisers Hyderabad for Rs. 20.50 crore.

Australia's World Cup-winning captain Pat Cummins was the subject of bidding between Chennai Super Kings and Mumbai Indians initially, but it was Sunrisers Hyderabad and Royal Challengers Bangalore who fought till the end for Cummins, and it was SRH who snapped him up at the record price.

3. Daryl Mitchell (New Zealand)

Price: Rs. 14 crore
Team: Chennai Super Kings

New Zealand's Daryl Mitchell has gone for a massive price as Chennai Super Kings broke the bank for the Kiwi player. He was one of New Zealand's most accomplished performers in the World Cup 2023 and got his reward with a handsome deal.

4. Harshal Patel (India)

Price: Rs. 11.75 crore
Team: Punjab Kings

The crafty bowler Harshal Patel was released by Royal Challengers Bangalore, but he found no shortage of takers in the auction. Gujarat Titans, Lucknow Super Giants were in the running but it was the Punjab Kings who have roped Harshal Patel for another gigantic price of Rs. 11.75 crore in the auction.

5. Alzarri Joseph (West Indies)

Price: Rs. 11.50 crore
Team: Royal Challengers Bangalore

RCB signed West Indies pacer Alzarri Joseph with a gigantic price of Rs. 11.50 crore. The 27-year-old was with Gujarat Titans in the past, but will be wearing the Royal Challengers Bangalore shirt next season.

6. Spencer Johnson (Australia)

Price: Rs. 10 crore
Team: Gujarat Titans

Australian pacer Spencer Johnson was sold to Gujarat Titans for INR 10 crore.

7. Sameer Rizvi (India)

Price: Rs. 8.4 crore
Team: Chennai Super Kings

Sameer Rizvi went for a massive price as CSK roped the 20-year-old Uttar Pradesh batter for a massive 8.4 crore amount. The 20-year-old Meerut-born player has played 11 T20s for UP, scoring at a strike rate of 135.

8. Rovman Powell (West Indies)

Price: Rs. 7.4 crore
Team: Rajasthan Royals

West Indies power-hitter Rovman Powell was swiftly snapped up by Rajasthan Royals for an impressive sum of Rs. 7.4 crore. The hefty price tag reflects the calibre and potential impact such players can bring to their teams.

9. Shahrukh Khan (India)

Price: Rs. 7.4 crore
Team: Gujarat Titans

Gujarat Titans splashed INR 7.4 crore for Shahrukh Khan. It was a fight between them and Punjab Kings, but the Titans won the battle with ease due to their huge purse.

10. Kumar Kushagra

Price: Rs. 7.2 crore
Team: Delhi Capitals

Kumar Kushagra was sold to Delhi Capitals for a massive INR 7.20 crore. The Jharkhand player has made a name for himself and will be wearing the Blue and Red of Capitals in the upcoming season.