IPL 2025: Most expensive players bought over the years in IPL history

The much-awaited IPL 2025 season is set to kick off on March 22, with fans eagerly anticipating thrilling cricket action, new rivalries, and, of course, fresh talent. The IPL 2025 mega auction, which took place in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, saw several high-profile players go under the hammer, with record-breaking bids that have set the stage for an exciting season ahead.  

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  Among the biggest deals, Shreyas Iyer became the second-most expensive player in IPL history, with Lucknow Super Giants shelling out a whopping Rs 27 crore for Rishabh Pant. This marked a significant moment in IPL history as Pant was the highest-paid player of the auction. Iyer, who started with a base price of Rs 2 crore, was picked up by Punjab Kings for Rs 26.75 crore after a bidding war with Delhi Capitals. 

Most expensive players in IPL history
Player	Auction Price (Rs)	Year	Team
Rishabh Pant	27 crore	2024	Lucknow Super Giants
Shreyas Iyer	26.75 crore	2024	Punjab Kings
Mitchell Starc	24.75 crore	2024	Kolkata Knight Riders
Venkatest Iyer	23.75 crore	2024	Kolkata Knigh Riders
Pat Cummins	20.50 crore	2024	Sunrisers Hyderabad
Sam Curran	18.50 crore	2023	Punjab Kings
Yuzvendra Chahal	18 crore	2024	Punjab Kings
Arshdeep Singh	Rs 18 crore	2024	Punjab Kings (RTM card)
Cameron Green	17.50 crore	2023	Mumbai Indians
Ben Stokes	16.25 crore	2023	Chennai Super Kings
Chris Morris	16.25 crore	2021	Rajasthan Royals
Nicholas Pooran	16 crore	2023	Lucknow Super Giants
Yuvraj Singh	16 crore	2015	Delhi Daredevils
Jos Buttler	15.75 crore	2024	Gujarat Titans
Pat Cummins	15.50 crore	2020	Kolkata Knight Riders
Ishan Kishan	15.25 crore	2022	Mumbai Indians

 

 

The auction also saw big names like Venkatesh Iyer, Arshdeep Singh, and Mitchell Starc attracting hefty sums, with the latter’s move to Kolkata Knight Riders for Rs 24.75 crore setting a new benchmark for IPL overseas players. Starc’s record-breaking deal came after a stunning 2024 IPL season, where he helped KKR win the title after a decade-long wait.

 

As the 2025 season draws closer, teams have built exciting squads with fresh and dynamic talent. Will this be the year for the underdogs, or will the established powerhouses continue their dominance? With top players like Pat Cummins, Sam Curran, and Ben Stokes also making waves in the auction, the stage is set for a thrilling season of IPL action.