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List of Most Expensive Players in IPL Auction History

A comprehensive ranked list of the most expensive player buys in IPL auction history from 2008 to 2026, including record-breaking bids and player details.

7 itemsUpdated Mar 26, 2026

IPL auctions have witnessed skyrocketing bids over the years, especially in mega auctions where teams rebuild their squads. The record for the most expensive player has been broken multiple times in recent seasons. As of early 2026, Rishabh Pant holds the all-time record with a ₹27 crore bid by Lucknow Super Giants in the 2025 mega auction. Indian players have dominated the top spots recently, while overseas stars like Mitchell Starc and Cameron Green have set benchmarks for foreign players.

#	Name	Role	Team	Year	Price
1	Rishabh Pant Lucknow Super Giants, IPL 2025 Rishabh Pant became the most expensive player in IPL auction history when Lucknow Super Giants acquired him for a record-breaking ₹27 crore in the 2025 mega auction. The explosive wicketkeeper-batter's comeback and T20 prowess triggered a massive bidding war.	Wicketkeeper-Batter	Lucknow Super Giants (LSG)	2025	₹27.00 Crore
2	Shreyas Iyer Punjab Kings, IPL 2025 Shreyas Iyer fetched a whopping ₹26.75 crore from Punjab Kings in the 2025 mega auction. The experienced batter and leader sparked intense competition after his successful stints with other franchises.	Batter	Punjab Kings (PBKS)	2025	₹26.75 Crore
3	Cameron Green Kolkata Knight Riders, IPL 2026 Australian all-rounder Cameron Green became the most expensive overseas player ever when KKR bought him for ₹25.20 crore in the 2026 auction. A fierce bidding battle involving multiple teams made this a landmark deal.	All-rounder	Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR)	2026	₹25.20 Crore
4	Mitchell Starc Kolkata Knight Riders, IPL 2024 Star Australian pacer Mitchell Starc was snapped up by KKR for ₹24.75 crore in the 2024 auction, setting a new record at the time for the highest bid ever.	Bowler	Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR)	2024	₹24.75 Crore
5	Venkatesh Iyer Kolkata Knight Riders, IPL 2025 All-rounder Venkatesh Iyer was acquired by KKR for ₹23.75 crore during the 2025 mega auction, highlighting the growing value of versatile Indian players.	All-rounder	Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR)	2025	₹23.75 Crore
6	Pat Cummins Sunrisers Hyderabad, IPL 2024 Australian captain and pace bowler Pat Cummins was bought by SRH for ₹20.50 crore in the 2024 auction, making him one of the costliest overseas pacers.	Bowler	Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH)	2024	₹20.50 Crore
7	Sam Curran Punjab Kings, IPL 2023 England all-rounder Sam Curran set a record in 2023 when PBKS signed him for ₹18.50 crore, making him the most expensive player at that time.	All-rounder	Punjab Kings (PBKS)	2023	₹18.50 Crore

This list is compiled from verified public records and reference sources. Last verified: March 26, 2026.

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