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:
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Rishabh Pant – ₹27 crore (LSG, 2025)
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Mitchell Starc – ₹24.75 crore (KKR, 2024)
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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.
