Here are the top 10 most expensive players in the history of the Indian Premier League (IPL) ahead of the 2025 season, considering both historical auction prices and reported salaries for the upcoming season:
Top 10 Most Expensive Players in IPL History
| Rank | Player | Team | Price (INR Crore) | Year(s) |
| 1 | Rishabh Pant | Lucknow Super Giants | 27.00 | 2025 |
| 2 | Shreyas Iyer | Punjab Kings | 26.75 | 2025 |
| 3 | Mitchell Starc | Kolkata Knight Riders | 24.75 | 2024 |
| 4 | Venkatesh Iyer | Kolkata Knight Riders | 23.75 | 2025 |
| 5 | Pat Cummins | Sunrisers Hyderabad | 20.50 | 2024 |
| 6 | Sam Curran | Punjab Kings | 18.50 | 2023 |
| 7 | Arshdeep Singh | Punjab Kings | 18.00 | 2025 |
| 7 | Yuzvendra Chahal | Punjab Kings | 18.00 | 2025 |
| 9 | Ruturaj Gaikwad | Chennai Super Kings | 18.00 | 2025 |
| 9 | Sanju Samson | Rajasthan Royals | 18.00 | 2025 |
| 10 | Cameron Green | Mumbai Indians | 17.50 | 2023 |
Other Link :- Top Most Expensive Players in IPL Auction: Rishabh Pant, Shreyas Iyer & Top Acquisitions
Important Considerations:
- These are the prices paid in the auction. These are the amounts teams paid to acquire these players at a specific auction.
- Retention: Sometimes players are retained by their existing teams, and this doesn’t always involve an auction price.
- Performance vs. Price: It’s always worth remembering that the highest-priced players don’t always translate into the best performances or championships for their teams. It’s a gamble!
- Currency Fluctuations: While I have listed the prices in Indian Rupees (₹), you might see conversions to other currencies which may slightly vary based on the exchange rates at the time.
This list showcases the immense value and competition for top cricketing talent in the Indian Premier League.
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