10 Most Expensive Buys in IPL History

#1. KL Rahul – 17 Crores (2022)

The Punjab franchise and its management are not known for sticking with a player and cultivating him for the future, and their top player has decided to depart the club for the umpteenth time. KL Rahul, India's current limited-overs vice-captain, has decided to go back to the auction table and start over with a new squad. In that case, Lucknow chose him by offering him a whopping sum of Rs. 17 crores.

Along with Virat Kohli, he is the highest-paid player in IPL history. KL Rahul was the star of the Punjab Kings franchise, which was largely a one-man show. He was in the top five run scorers every season he spent with the Punjab Kings.

In the IPL, he has a strong track record. He's amassed 3273 runs at a strike rate of 136.37. In addition to his batting, he is a capable wicketkeeper. He is also the franchise's captain, and he wants to build a new legacy for the squad.

#2. Virat Kohli – 17 Crores (2018)

In the sport of cricket, the former Indian captain is recognised as a pillar of batting. His continuous contributions to his team's victory earned him the moniker of 'King.' He is the all-time leading run scorer in the Indian Premier League and has been the batting order's backbone in both India and RCB.

He was retained by RCB for a hefty fee of 17 crores ahead of the 2018 Mega Auctions. As a result, he became the highest-paid player in IPL history. His contributions to RCB have been tremendous, particularly his 973-run season in 2016.

He was the captain of RCB for almost eight years but is still yet to win a trophy. Nonetheless, he has made a significant contribution to the development of Indian cricket, and his match-winning powers are unrivalled. As a result, it's logical that RCB spent a large fee to keep him due to his brand worth.

#3. Chris Morris – 16.25 Crores (2021)

In terms of money, the tall fast bowling all-rounder from South Africa was the IPL's favourite player. Chris Morris was bought up by RCB in the year 2020 for a fee of 10 crores after spending a lot of time with Delhi Capitals. The next year, he was signed by Rajasthan Royals for a whopping 16.25 crores.

With this sum, he became the most expensive overseas player in IPL history. He was a prodigy because of his multifaceted talents to be outstanding with both the bat and the ball. He could bowl at the death and hit some lusty blows with the bat towards the end. His statistics reveal a great deal about his ability. With an impressive economy of 8.00 and a staggering batting strike rate of 155.27 made him an excellent commodity to have. As a result of the scarcity of fast bowling all-rounders, his price continued to rise despite his age.

#4. Rohit Sharma – 16 Crores (2022)

One of the most expensive players this year is India's current limited-overs skipper. The Mumbai Indians have retained Rohit Sharma for a hefty fee of 16 crores. His achievement of bringing the franchise five titles has been the highlight of his career. As a result, Mumbai will stick with him in the future, anticipating many more trophies.

Rohit established a culture that transformed many young Indian players into international brute forces, more than just winning trophies. ns. His strategically competent captaincy is frequently lauded in the cricket community. On the field, he has been a solid batsman. With 5611 runs, he is the league's third-leading run producer. Because of his diverse abilities, such a player is a luxury to have.

#5. Rishabh Pant – 16 Crores (2022)

The prolific wicketkeeping-batter from Delhi became one of the most expensive players in the year 2022. To keep Pant, the Delhi Capitals paid a premium of 16 crores. In addition, he succeeded Shreyas Iyer as captain of the franchise in 2021.

Over the years, Rishabh Pant has been a star performer for the Delhi franchise in the IPL. He has amassed 2498 runs at a strike rate of 147.46. Last year, he did a good job as captain, leading the Capitals to a playoff appearance. With his attacking style of play, he has played a key role in Delhi's comeback. Delhi has qualified for the playoffs three times in a row thanks to his contributions. As a result of his diverse qualities, he is a valuable addition to the franchise.

#6. Ravindra Jadeja – 16 Crores (2022)

The Chennai Super Kings' left-handed all-rounder is now the franchise's highest-paid player, surpassing skipper MS Dhoni. Ravindra Jadeja is expected to be the franchise's future captain, hence he was chosen as the franchise's first player to be retained.

Jadeja's captain, MS Dhoni, has been credited with assisting him in his development as an all-rounder in limited-overs cricket. His performance in the IPL 2021 was exceptional, as he scored 227 runs at an average of 75.44. With a strike rate of 145.51, CSK decided to keep him for 16 crores.

In the IPL 2021, his best performance came against Harshal Patel, when he scored 37 runs in a single over. His finishing abilities have improved, and a player of his calibre will obviously be impossible to replace. As a result, Jadeja became one of the highest-paid players in IPL history.

#7. Yuvraj Singh – 16 Crores (2015)

Yuvraj Singh, India's ICC tournament man, did not enjoy a successful career in the Indian Premier League. He was a part of a number of franchises until retiring in 2019. Among the teams he represented were the Punjab Kings, Pune Warriors India, Royal Challengers Bangalore, Delhi Capitals, Sunrisers Hyderabad, and Mumbai Indians. He was acquired by the Delhi Capitals (previously Delhi Daredevils) for a hefty sum of 16 crores, the highest auction bid at the time.

He wasn’t successful for the Delhi franchise that year. He scored 248 runs with two fifties and only one in the competition. As a result, in later auctions, he was released. His most successful stint was with the Sunrisers when he was able to win one IPL trophy.

#8. Pat Cummins – 15.50 Crores (2020)

Pat Cummins has been the best bowler in the ICC Test rankings for a long time. His impressive Test cricket performance won him a contract with the Kolkata Knight Riders in IPL 2020.

He put in respectable results during both of his years with KKR. In terms of limited overs, he has a solid track record. His economy rate is 8.23, and he's a capable bottom-of-the-order batter. He had an excellent strike rate of 166.07 in 2021, demonstrating his ability to bat well at the end.

He’ll be one of the bowlers to keep an eye on in 2022 after being released by KKR ahead of the Mega Auctions. His ability to bowl in all parts of the game makes him a tremendous addition to any team.

#9. Hardik Pandya – 15 Crores (2022)

The Indian all-rounder has been in a slump and has been plagued by injuries, resulting in lackluster performances. Due to a string of poor performances and his inability to bowl, he was released by Mumbai Indians after more than six years of service.

In the middle order, Hardik Pandya and Kieron Pollard were the backbone of the Mumbai franchise. With 1476 runs in 91 games and a strike rate of 153.91, his IPL record is impressive. His bowling has been solid as well, with a reasonable economy rate of 9.06 for an all-rounder.

Hardik was selected in the draft by the Ahmedabad franchise for a whopping 15 crore as a franchise's captain. His primary objective would be to redeem himself after a streak of poor performances.

#10. Rashid Khan – 15 Crores (2022)

Afghanistan's prolific leg-spinner has been one of the finest T20 players in the world. With a vast amount of experience from all leagues around the world, he has been the most dangerous spinner in terms of quality. Sunrisers Hyderabad shocked fans by announcing that they would not be keeping ace spinner Rashid Khan for the IPL 2022 season.

Rashid Khan has a proven track record in the IPL. In 76 appearances, he has 93 wickets at an amazing economy rate of 6.33. He's also proven essential down the order with his big hits. His strike rate of 137 is a fantastic example of this. His variations with the ball are unrivalled. He hasn’t been cracked by any of the batters since his debut. Given that most mystery spinners crack after a substantial amount of cricket, this is very impressive. In T20 cricket, he has already taken over 400 wickets and is on the cusp of breaking a number of records. He is a valuable player for any team he joins, and Ahmedabad made the right decision in signing him for 15 crores.