now we’re talking about the big bucks 💰💥 — the IPL’s most expensive signings are always headline-makers and hot debates at the auction table. Let's break it down 👇
💸 Most Expensive IPL Signings of All Time (as of 2024)
🥇 Sam Curran – ₹18.5 Cr (Punjab Kings, 2023)
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The costliest buy ever in IPL history.
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Punjab went all in on the English all-rounder after his T20 World Cup heroics.
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Versatile: death bowler, powerplay swing, handy with the bat — full package.
🥈 Cameron Green – ₹17.5 Cr (Mumbai Indians, 2023)
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Tall Aussie all-rounder with explosive batting and bounce-friendly bowling.
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MI made a big bet on potential and versatility.
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Traded to RCB in 2024, keeping the price tag hot.
🥉 Ben Stokes – ₹16.25 Cr (Chennai Super Kings, 2023)
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CSK roped in the England Test captain, seeing shades of Dhoni-level leadership + finishing ability.
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Injuries affected his game time, but buzz? Immense.
4️⃣ Chris Morris – ₹16.25 Cr (Rajasthan Royals, 2021)
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Once the most expensive signing in IPL history.
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RR saw him as a finisher + death bowler, but performance didn't quite match the paycheck.
5️⃣ Yuvraj Singh – ₹16 Cr (Delhi Daredevils, 2015)
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Back when ₹16 Cr felt huge in auctions.
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Legendary name, nostalgic value, but inconsistent IPL returns.
6️⃣ Nicholas Pooran – ₹16 Cr (Lucknow Super Giants, 2023)
Honorable Mentions:
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Pat Cummins – ₹15.5 Cr (KKR, 2020)
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Ravindra Jadeja – ₹12 Cr+ retention (CSK, 2022–2024)
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KL Rahul – ₹17 Cr (Lucknow Super Giants, retained as captain, 2022)
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Virat Kohli – ₹15 Cr (RCB retention, not through auction)
📊 Quick Leaderboard: Top 5 Most Expensive IPL Buys (Auction only)
| Rank |
Player |
Price |
Team |
Year |
| 1 |
Sam Curran |
₹18.5 Cr |
PBKS |
2023 |
| 2 |
Cameron Green |
₹17.5 Cr |
MI |
2023 |
| 3 |
Ben Stokes |
₹16.25 Cr |
CSK |
2023 |
| 4 |
Chris Morris |
₹16.25 Cr |
RR |
2021 |
| 5 |
Nicholas Pooran |
₹16 Cr |
LSG |
2023 |
🎯 Final Thought:
In IPL, you're not just buying a player — you're investing in match-winning potential, brand value, and fan hype.
Some of these paid off big time. Others? Well, let’s just say the price tag comes with pressure.
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