In IPL 2024, the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) have signed Mitchell Starc, an Australian fast bowler, for a record-breaking amount, making him the most expensive player in the history of the league. People will be watching Starc closely as the tournament kicks off on March 22.
Pat Cummins briefly held the record for being the priciest player in IPL history when Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) purchased him for Rs 20.50 crore in the IPL 2024 auction. However, Mitchell Starc surpassed this record soon after, overshadowing even his fellow Australian captain.
IPL 2024: Most Expensive Player From Each Team
In this article, we’re sharing the list of the most expensive players from each of the ten IPL teams. Four players from other countries are among those who made the ‘million-dollar’ list. Here are the top earners for IPL 2024 from each team:
| Team | Most Expensive Player | Price (in crore) |
|---|---|---|
| Gujarat Titans | Rashid Khan | 15 |
| Kolkata Knight Riders | Mitchell Starc | 24.75 |
| Chennai Super Kings | Ravindra Jadeja | 16 |
| Sunrisers Hyderabad | Pat Cummins | 20.50 |
| Mumbai Indians | Rohit Sharma | 16 |
| Rajasthan Royals | Sanju Samson | 14 |
| Royal Challengers Bangalore | Virat Kohli | 15 |
| Punjab Kings | Sam Curran | 18.50 |
| Lucknow Super Giants | KL Rahul | 17 |
| Delhi Capitals | Rishabh Pant | 16 |
The 17th season of the IPL kicks off with the Chennai Super Kings (CSK), last year’s champions, facing off against the Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) at the Chepauk stadium in Chennai on Friday, March 22nd.
Also read: IPL 2024: Kolkata Knight Riders Squad