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The Most Overpaid Players in IPL History (2008–2025)

The Most Overpaid Players in IPL History (2008–2025)

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Indian Premier League (IPL) auction is just as thrilling as the tournament itself. Over the years, it has given fans many unforgettable moments, from young, unknown players suddenly turning into millionaires to famous stars going unsold. In its 16 seasons, the IPL auction has seen every kind of twist and surprise.

The 2024 auction was no different, as it made history with two record-breaking bids. Australian players Pat Cummins and Mitchell Starc topped the charts one after the other, setting new milestones for the most expensive signings ever.

Most Expensive Player in All-Time IPL History

No Player’s Name Year Fee Team Name
1 Rishabh Pant 2025 INR 27.00 crore Lucknow Super Giants
2 Shreyas Iyer 2025 INR 26.75 crore Punjab Kings
3 Mitchell Starc 2024 INR 24.75 crore Kolkata Knight Riders
4 Venkatesh Iyer 2025 INR 23.75 crore Kolkata Knight Riders
5 Pat Cummins 2024 INR 20.50 crore Sunrisers Hyderabad
6 Sam Curran 2023 INR 18.50 crore Punjab Kings
7 Arshdeep Singh 2025 INR 18.00 crore Punjab Kings
8 Yuzvendra Chahal 2025 INR 18.00 crore Punjab Kings
9 Cameron Green 2023 INR 17.50 crore Mumbai Indians
10 Ben Stokes 2023 INR 16.35 crore Chennai Super Kings
11 Chris Morris 2021 INR 16.25 crore Rajasthan Royals
12 Nicholas Pooran 2022 INR 16.00 crore Lucknow Super Giants
13 Yuvraj Singh 2015 INR 16.00 crore Delhi Daredevils
14 Jos Buttler 2025 INR 15.75 crore Gujarat Titans
15 Ishan Kishan 2022 INR 15.25 crore Mumbai Indians

IPL most expensive players (season-wise)

Year Player(s) & Team(s) Price (in INR)
2008 MS Dhoni (CSK) 9.5 crore
2009 Kevin Pietersen (RCB), Andrew Flintoff (CSK) 9.8 crore
2010 Shane Bond (KKR), Kieron Pollard (MI) 4.8 crore
2011 Gautam Gambhir (KKR) 14.9 crore
2012 Ravindra Jadeja (CSK) 12.8 crore
2013 Glenn Maxwell (MI) 6.3 crore
2014 Yuvraj Singh (RCB) 14 crore
2015 Yuvraj Singh (DD) 16 crore
2016 Shane Watson (RCB) 9.5 crore
2017 Ben Stokes (RPS) 14.5 crore
2018 Ben Stokes (RR) 12.5 crore
2019 Jaydev Unadkat (RR), Varun Chakravarthy (KXIP) 8.4 crore
2020 Pat Cummins (KKR) 15.5 crore
2021 Chris Morris (RR) 16.25 crore
2022 Ishan Kishan (MI) 15.25 crore
2023 Sam Curran (PBKS) 18.5 crore
2024 Mitchell Starc (KKR) 24.75 crore
2025 Rishabh Pant (LSG) 27 crore

ALSO SEE:  Lowest Team Totals in IPL History: Full List (2008–2025)

LastModified Date: 2025-10-11 17:06:17
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Cricket Poll

Rishabh Pant – ₹27 crore
Mitchell Starc – ₹24.75 crore
Shreyas Iyer – ₹26.75 crore

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