IPL 2025
TOP EXPENSIVE INDIAN PLAYERS IN IPL HISTORY
IPL auction
The IPL auction is an opportunity for the IPL teams to get their favourite players at the highest price. Check the list of the most expensive Indian players in IPL history.
Credit : X Rishabh Pant
Star India wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant became the highest paid player in the history of the IPL. Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) bought him for a massive ₹27 crore.
Credit : AFP Shreyas Iyer
Shreyas Iyer became the second highest paid IPL player. Punjab Kings (PBKS) bought him for ₹26.75 crore.
Credit : PTI Arshdeep Singh
Arshdeep Singh is another highest paid player. He became the first player to be sold in IPL Auction 2025. Punjab Kings (PBKS) bought him for 18 crore using Right to Match (RTM).
Credit : AP Yuvraj Singh
Yuvraj Singh is one of the highest paid players in the IPL. He was bought by Delhi Capitals in 2015 for ₹16 cr. In IPL 2014, Royal Challengers Bengaluru bought him for ₹14 crore.
Credit : X Ishan Kishan
In the IPL 2022 auction, Mumbai Indians bought Ishan Kishan for ₹15.25 crore.
Credit : AP Deepak Chahar
Deepak Chahrar was bought by Chennai Super Kings for ₹14 crore, making him one of the highest paid players.
Credit : X Dinesh Karthik
Dinesh Karthik was bought by Delhi Daredevils for ₹12.50 crores in 2014 auction of the IPL.
Credit : X Jaydev Unadkat
Jaydev Unadkat was sold for ₹11.5 crore by Rajasthan Royals in the IPL auction 2018.
Credit : X Gautam Gambhir
Veteran player Gautam Gambhir was bought for ₹11.04 crore by Kolkata Knight Riders in the 2011 IPL auction.
Credit : ANI MS Dhoni
The former Indian cricket team captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni was paid ₹9.5 crore by Chennai Super Kings in the IPL auction in 2009.
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