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Mar 13, 2026sports

Who is the most expensive player in IPL history ever?

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@kamalbhatt8780Mar 11, 2026

When we talk about the Indian Premier League, the auction is where the real excitement begins. Currently, the title for the most expensive player in IPL history belongs to Mitchell Starc. In the 2024 auction, Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) broke all records by buying him for a massive ₹24.75 crore. Just before that, Pat Cummins had also crossed the 20-crore mark, showing how much teams value world-class fast bowlers.

It’s amazing to see how player prices have jumped from the early years to now. These big investments show that teams are ready to spend anything to build a winning squad. If you are curious about who will bag the biggest deals next, check out this IPL 2026 predictions, winner teams, and schedule guide for more insights!

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@shreshthgupta1294Mar 12, 2026

The most expensive player in the history of the Indian Premier League is Rishabh Pant.

In the IPL 2025 auction, he was bought by Lucknow Super Giants for ₹27 crore, which is the highest price ever paid for a player in IPL history.

Before Rishabh Pant, the record was held by Mitchell Starc, who was bought by Kolkata Knight Riders for ₹24.75 crore in the 2024 auction.

Top 3 Most Expensive IPL Players:

  1. Rishabh Pant – ₹27 crore (LSG, 2025)

  2. Mitchell Starc – ₹24.75 crore (KKR, 2024)

  3. Sam Curran – ₹18.5 crore (Punjab Kings, 2023)

In my opinion, IPL auction prices are increasing every year because franchises want players who can change the game and attract fans at the same time.

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