Top 10 Most Expensive Player in IPL History

The Indian Premier League (IPL) is one of the most popular cricket leagues in the world, attracting the best players from across the globe. With its high stakes and lucrative contracts, the IPL has become a magnet for top talent, and the bidding wars during the annual auction are a spectacle in themselves.

Over the years, some players have commanded incredibly high prices, making them the most expensive signings in IPL history. These players have all demonstrated exceptional skills and have made significant contributions to their respective teams. Here’s a look at the top 10 most expensive players in IPL history:

Top 10 Most Expensive Player in IPL History

The Indian Premier League (IPL) has witnessed some of the most extravagant player auctions in cricketing history. These auctions have seen teams break the bank to acquire top-tier talent, resulting in some of the most expensive player signings in the sport. The top 10 most expensive players in IPL history represent a diverse group of all-rounders, batsmen, and bowlers, showcasing the league’s commitment to acquiring world-class talent.

Rank	Player	Team	Price (INR)	IPL Year
1	Sam Curran	Punjab Kings	18.50 crore	2023
2	Cameron Green	Mumbai Indians	17.50 crore	2023
3	Ben Stokes	Chennai Super Kings	16.25 crore	2023
4	Chris Morris	Rajasthan Royals	16.25 crore	2022
5	Nicholas Pooran	Lucknow Super Giants	16 crore	2021
6	Yuvraj Singh	Delhi Daredevils	16 crore	2015
7	Rohit Sharma	Mumbai Indians	16 crore	2023
8	Ravindra Jadeja	Chennai Super Kings	16 crore	2023
9	Rishabh Pant	Delhi Capitals	16 crore	2023
10	Ishan Kishan	Mumbai Indians	15.25 crore	2022
11	Kylie Jamieson	Royal Challengers Bangalore	15 crore	2022
12	Ben Stokes	Rising Pune Supergiant	14.5 crore	2017
13	Deepak Chahar	Chennai Super Kings	14 crore	2020
14	Yuvraj Singh	Royal Challengers Bangalore	14 crore	2014
15	Shreyas Iyer	Kolkata Knight Riders	12.25 crore	2022

Year Wise Most Expensive Players in IPL

Every year, the Indian Premier League (IPL) auction is a highly anticipated event where teams bid for the services of top-notch cricket players from around the world. Over the years, the auction has witnessed some record-breaking deals, with teams shelling out exorbitant amounts to acquire the best talent available.

Year	Player and Team	Price (INR)
2023	Sam Curran (Punjab Kings)	18.50 crore
2022	Ishan Kishan (Mumbai Indians)	15.25 crore
2021	Chris Morris (Rajasthan Royals)	16.25 crore
2020	Pat Cummins (Kolkata Knight Riders)	15.5 crore
2019	Jaydev Unadkat (Rajasthan Royals), Varun Chakravarthy (KXIP)	8.4 crore
2018	Ben Stokes (Rajasthan Royals)	12.5 crore
2017	Ben Stokes (Rising Pune Supergiant)	14.5 crore
2016	Shane Watson (Royal Challengers Bangalore)	9.5 crore
2015	Yuvraj Singh (Delhi Daredevils)	16 crore
2014	Yuvraj Singh (Royal Challengers Bangalore)	14 crore
2013	Glenn Maxwell (Mumbai Indians)	6.3 crore
2012	Ravindra Jadeja (Chennai Super Kings)	12.8 crore
2011	Gautam Gambhir (Kolkata Knight Riders)	14.9 crore
2010	Shane Bond (Kolkata Knight Riders), Kieron Pollard (Mumbai Indians)	4.8 crore
2009	Kevin Pietersen (Royal Challengers Bangalore), Andrew Flintoff (Chennai Super Kings)	9.8 crore
2008	MS Dhoni (Chennai Super Kings)	9.5 crore

Most Expensive Indian Players in IPL history

The Indian Premier League (IPL) is renowned for its extravagant player auctions, where teams vie for the services of the world’s top cricketers. Amidst this global spectacle, Indian players have also commanded impressive prices, showcasing their exceptional talent and contributions to the league. Here’s a look at the top 10 most expensive Indian players in IPL history:

Year	Player and Team	Price (INR)
2015	Yuvraj Singh (Delhi Daredevils)	16 crore
2023	Rohit Sharma (Mumbai Indians)	16 crore
2023	Ravindra Jadeja (Chennai Super Kings)	16 crore
2023	Rishabh Pant (Delhi Capitals)	16 crore
2022	Ishan Kishan (Mumbai Indians)	15.25 crore
2020	Deepak Chahar (Chennai Super Kings)	14 crore
2014	Yuvraj Singh (Royal Challengers Bangalore)	14 crore
2014	Dinesh Karthik (Delhi Daredevils)	12.50 crore
2022	Shreyas Iyer (Kolkata Knight Riders)	12.25 crore

Most Expensive Foreign Players in IPL History

Here is the table of top 5 most expensive foreign players in IPL history:

Rank	Player	Team	Price (INR)	IPL Year
1	Sam Curran	Punjab Kings	18.50 crore	2023
2	Cameron Green	Mumbai Indians	17.50 crore	2023
3	Ben Stokes	Chennai Super Kings	16.25 crore	2023
4	Chris Morris	Rajasthan Royals	16.25 crore	2022
5	Nicholas Pooran	Lucknow Super Giants	16 crore	2021