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Australian pacer Mitchell Starc created Indian Premier League (IPL) history after being signed by Kolkata Knight Riders for a record Rs 24.75 crore in the 2024 player auction held in Dubai.
Mitchell Starc Tops Elite List of Most Expensive IPL Buys
The 29-year-old left-arm quick broke the previous record held by compatriot Pat Cummins, who was bought for Rs 20.5 crore by SRH in the same auction at Dubai in 2024.
Starc’s record-breaking deal tops an elite list of the most expensive purchases in IPL history. Here’s a look at the top 10 highest bids by franchises over the years:
Top 10 Most Expensive IPL Players
- Mitchell Starc – Kolkata Knight Riders – Rs 24.75 Crore (2024)
- Pat Cummins – Sunrisers Hyderabad – Rs 20.5 Crore (2024)
- Sam Curran – Punjab Kings – Rs 18.5 Crore (2023)
- Cameron Green – Mumbai Indians – Rs 17.5 Crore (2023)
- Ben Stokes – Chennai Super Kings – Rs 16.25 Crore (2023)
- Chris Morris – Rajasthan Royals – Rs 16.25 Crore (2021)
- Yuvraj Singh – Delhi Daredevils – Rs 16 Crore (2015)
- Nicholas Pooran – Lucknow Super Giants – Rs 16 Crore (2023)
- Pat Cummins – Kolkata Knight Riders – Rs 15.5 Crore (2020)
- Ishan Kishan – Mumbai Indians – Rs 15.25 Crore (2022)
KKR’s Record Starc Investment Aims for Third IPL Title
Starc’s signing marks a significant investment by the Knight Riders franchise, who will be hoping the pace ace can lead them to their third IPL title. The big-money deals reflect the growing stature of the cash-rich IPL as one of the top T20 leagues in the world.