Unveiling the 10 Highest-Priced Players of IPL 2024 Auction

The IPL is a carnival of cricket where there are no differing opinions. T20 competitions are held in various countries worldwide, be it the Big Bash, the PSL, or Sri Lanka's T20 series. However, the significance of the Indian Premier League is unique.

In the IPL, as always, there is a bidding war where franchises battle to include good players in their teams. Speaking of the upcoming auction on December 19, there is considerable excitement, particularly regarding fast bowlers. Starting from IPL 2024, an option for two bouncer balls in one over has been introduced. The sale of Mitchell Starc for 24 crores is evidence of this. However, even the World Cup winner Pat Cummins was sold for a hefty amount of 17 crores. This time, a significant number of Australian players have been picked, and that too at high rates. Travis Head is one such name.

Let us look at the top 10 most expensive players in IPL 2024.

Mitchell Starc(AUS) - KKR - 24.75 CR

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Mitchell Starc has become the most expensive player in IPL history. KKR bought him for a whopping 24.75 crores, starting from a base price of 2 crores. Although Gujarat Titans' coach Ashish Nehra tried to make a firm bid, Gautam Gambhir eventually secured Mitchell Starc for his team. If Starc plays all 14 matches and completes his quota of 4 overs each, he will earn a significant amount of 13,000 INR for every ball. However, reports are suggesting that Starc's wife is pregnant, and he might miss some matches in IPL 2024. How KKR manages this situation will be interesting to see.

Pat Cummins(AUS) - SRH - 20.50 CR

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With a base price of 2 crores, the World Cup-winning captain was acquired by Sunrisers Hyderabad for 20.50 crores. It is undeniable that Pat Cummins will strengthen the SRH team. The question is whether SRH will retain Aiden Markram as their captain or choose the World Cup-winning captain, Pat Cummins.

Darryl Mitchell (NZ) - CSK - 14 CR

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Darryl Mitchell, who played some superb innings in the World Cup, scoring 552 runs with an average of around 70, was bought by Chennai for a hefty amount of 14 crores. Chennai has always been a second home for New Zealand players, and with Mitchell's inclusion, the New Zealand connection continues. Their coach, Stephen Fleming, and players like Mitchell Santner, David Conway, and Rachin Ravindra.

Harshal Patel(IND - PBKS - 11.75 CR

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Harshal Patel, a medium-pace bowler known for his variations, had a base price of 2 crores. After being with RCB for three years, he was released, and Punjab Kings acquired him for 11.75 crores. It is a substantial amount for the promising bowler.

Alzarri Joseph(WI) - RCB - 11.5 CR

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In a surprising move, RCB released Josh Hazlewood and David Willey and acquired Alzarri Joseph for 11.5 crores. Joseph is known for his speed and accuracy. He hopes to strengthen RCB's bowling, which has been a weaker aspect.

Spencer Johnson(AUS) - GT - 10 CR

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Gujarat Titans aimed to fill the gap left by Hardik Pandya and acquired Spencer Johnson for ten crores. Johnson is a left-arm fast bowler known for taking early wickets.

Sameer Rizvi(IND) - CSK - 8.4 CR

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Sameer Rizvi, a young player known for power-hitting, garnered significant interest. Chennai has a history of bidding high on such players, and Sameer's base price of 20 lakhs escalated to 8.4 crores.

Rilee Rossouw(SA) - PK - 8 CR

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A left-hand power hitter from South Africa, Rilee Rossouw, went unsold in the first round but was acquired by Punjab Kings for eight crores in the second round.

Shahrukh Khan(IND) - GT - 7.4 CR

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Shahrukh Khan, who gained a good reputation in recent seasons, is expected to strengthen the batting of Gujarat Titans. His base price of 1 crore escalated to 7.4 crores.

Rovman Powell(WI) - RR - 7.4 CR

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Although Rajasthan Royals had a limited remaining purse of 14.5 crores, they strategically acquired Rovman Powell for 7.4 crores. Powell is expected to be a middle-order batting powerhouse for Rajasthan Royals. The stage is set for IPL, and the players' auction is complete. Now, the cricket extravaganza will begin in March. Can Hardik Pandya repeat his captaincy performance for GT? Can RCB finally secure a title this time? The competitions will be intense. We will continue to share more details as soon as an official date is confirmed. sell your old mobile phone online for best price.