The Indian Premier League (IPL) is not merely another cricket tournament but is a global phenomenon that combines sports and entertainment to create an exciting and captivating spectacle for spectators around the world. Since its start in 2008, IPL has completely changed the game of cricket by breaking down barriers and uniting players from all walks of life to compete at the greatest level. In IPL, teams compete fiercely for the most sought-after players, with high stakes games played out in the auction room. These guys are more than simply sportsmen; they are brands with the power to decide a game on their own. Pursuing these cricketing greats, whose prices can rocket to unprecedented heights in the chase of dominance on the pitch, is the allure of the IPL auctions.

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Know the most expensive player

  1. Mitchell Starc: Forbes named Australian player Mitchell Starc as the most expensive player of IPL 2024. Starc who plays for Kolkata Knight Riders has a fee of Rs 24.75 crore. The 34 year old Australian fast bowler has a total of 34 wickets in the IPL. 
  2. Pat Cummins: Another name to the list is also an Australian player. Cummins is an all-rounder and plays for Sunrisers Hyderabad, has a fee of Rs 20.50 crore. The 30 year old cricketer has a total of 45 wickets in the IPL.
  3. Daryl Mitchell: With a fee of Rs 14 crore, Chennai Super Kings’ Mitchell is at number three on the list of most expensive players. The New Zealand all-rounder, who has a reputation for explosive batting and handy medium-pace bowling, has a total of 33 runs in the IPL. 
  4. Harshal Patel: First Indian cricket player to make it into the list is Punjab Kings’ Harshal Patel with a fee of Rs 11.75 crore. The medium-pacer bowler took a total of 111 wickets in the IPL.
  5. Alzarri Joseph: Next to the list is West Indies player Alzarri Joseph, with a fee of Rs 11.50 crore for Royal Challengers Bengaluru. With his ability to trouble batters, Joseph has a recorded 20 wickets in IPL.
  6. Spencer Johnson: Gujarat Titans’ Spencer Johnson with a fee of Rs 10 crore is at the sixth number in the list by Forbes. Australian all-rounder started his IPL journey this season only. 
  7. Sameer Rizvi: With a fee of Rs 8.40 crore, Chennai Super Kings’ Rizvi is at seventh position on the list. The Indian player earned a spot in the IPL team because of his spectacular performance in domestic cricket. 
  8. Rilee Rossouw: South-African left hand batter, Rilee Rossouw, who plays for Punjab Kings for a fee of Rs 8 crore, is the eighth most expensive player, according to Forbes. Rossouw has a total of 262 runs in IPL and brings experience and firepower to his team’s batting lineup
  9. Rovman Powell: Jamaican all-rounder, Rovman Powell, with a total of 257 runs in IPL is the ninth most expensive player, as per the list. Powell plays for Rajasthan Royals for a fee of Rs 7.40 crore. His ability to change the course of the game single-handedly makes him a valuable asset, and his team will look to him to deliver impactful performances.
  10. Shahrukh Khan: With a fee of Rs 7.40 crore, Gujarat Titans’ Shahrukh Khan is the tenth most expensive player in IPL 2024. The Indian player has made a total of 426 runs in IPL and with this, he is a promising young player.