Most Expensive Players in IPL History 

There’s no doubt that the IPL has quickly become the most profitable and exhilarating T20 cricket league on the planet. Every year, the ten IPL teams begin an aggressive bidding war to pick up the greatest cricket stars, both locally and internationally.  

The IPL auction is sometimes just as thrilling as the matches themselves! The strong rivalry between the teams, the volatility of the bidding, and the thirst for major cricket stars are all reasons why we enjoy the auction. It’s no surprise that the IPL has reached such heights in popularity and commerciality with the big names suiting up. 

Let’s dive into the topic of the highest-paid IPL players, their stats and what makes them such stars. 

Rishab Pant: 2025 IPL Auction 

Rishab Pant has returned from a career-threatening accident stronger and almost better than before. His innovative and fearless batting style makes him one of the most dangerous batters in the world. 

Strengths

💪 He can access all parts of the ground and is very hard to stop 

💪 Brilliant against both spin and pace 

💪 Excellent leader with a sharp strategic mind 

Mitchell Starc: 2024 IPL Auction 

Starc was the most expensive player in IPL history until the recently concluded Mega-Auction, and it’s not hard to see why with his skill of swing bowling and lethal pace. He has been one of Australia’s most consistent bowlers in all formats, and his experience is invaluable. 

Strengths

💪 Great swing and pace regularly over 150km/h

💪 An expert at yorker deliveries in the final overs 

💪 Very consistent and reliable in all formats 

Sam Curran: 2023 IPL Auction 

Curran is among the best young players for the English side, but he’s also played great for the Mumbai Indians. A talented all-rounder, Curran is unpredictable as a bowler and can also help out with the bat and make big shots. He set the record for getting the highest bid in the 2023 IPL Auction. 

Strengths 

💪 Talented at death over bowling when the pressure is high

💪 Useful batter in the lower order to score big runs  

💪 Varies up the length and pace when bowling to make batting difficult 

Ishan Kishan: 2022 IPL Auction 

Kishan is an aggressive batter who can open the innings with a bang. Not just a talented wicketkeeper, Kishan is useful at finding the boundaries and adjusting his batting according to the match requirements. While not quite the most expensive Indian player in IPL history, he’s still a star and was the most expensive player in 2022. 

Strengths 

💪 Quick reflexes and safe hands when keeping

💪 Finds the boundaries often and is great at picking gaps 

💪 Good opening batter to help his team get started 

Chris Morris: 2021 IPL Auction 

Morris is renowned as a powerful ball hitter and can be useful as a bowler. One of South Africa’s most talented T20 cricket stars, Morris deserves a place on a list of the most expensive players in IPL history. 

Strengths 

💪 Great at death over bowling to limit runs and pick up wickets 

💪 A massive hitter and known for his skill of getting sixes 

💪 An absolute gun in the field who regularly pulled off some brilliant catches 

Pat Cummins: 2020 IPL Auction 

Cummins is usually among the top fast bowlers in the world due to his pace and precision. Captaining Australia’s Test squads has only improved his cricket IQ, and any IPL team would be glad to have such a lethal bowler on their squad. 

Strengths 

💪 Absolute accurate bowling at the stumps and a solid pace of over 145 km/h

💪 Great bowler at any over of the game, as well as adapting to different formats 

💪 A strong leader on and off the pitch 

Conclusion 

So, it’s clear that the IPL superstars command higher bids with every year that passes, demonstrating the allure of IPL. Will its players continue to attract such large bids?  
 
Here at OCBscores, we predict a continual rise in bidding wars for the best talent! 

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