The IPL 2024 auction saw two players go over the INR 20-crore mark, a first in the history of the tournament — here are the most expensive players bought in the auction.

IPL 2024 auction: Most expensive players

Mitchell Starc: INR 24.75 crore (Kolkata Knight Riders)

Mitchell Starc has joined the Kolkata Knight Riders for a sum of INR 24.75 crore, making him the costliest player in IPL auction history. An intense bidding war ensued between KKR and Gujarat Titans for the left-arm seamer, who went to his former franchise. Starc was bought by KKR in 2018 but an injury ruled him out, and his last appearance in the league was in 2015.

That's a GRAND return to the IPL for Mitchell Starc 😎

DO NOT MISS the record-breaking bid of the left-arm pacer who will feature for @KKRiders 💜💪#IPLAuction | #IPL pic.twitter.com/D1A2wr2Ql3

— IndianPremierLeague (@IPL) December 19, 2023

Pat Cummins: INR 20.5 crore (Sunrisers Hyderabad)

Pat Cummins secured a significant deal with the Sunrisers Hyderabad, fetching INR 20.5 crore. He now ranks as the second-most expensive player in IPL auction history. Cummins’ leadership qualities are highlighted by Australia’s victories in the World Test Championship and the 50-over World Cup and it is likely he will lead SRH in the next IPL.

Enormous paydays for two of Australia's premium fast bowlers 🤯💰#IPLAuction pic.twitter.com/riioZiMqLG

— Wisden (@WisdenCricket) December 19, 2023

Daryl Mitchell: INR 14 crore (Chennai Super Kings)

Mitchell showcased his prowess with 552 runs in 10 games during the 2023 World Cup and has maintained a steady performance record across various formats for New Zealand. Known for his proficiency in handling spin, he holds the potential to excel on the sluggish surfaces typically encountered at Chepauk in Chennai.

DM your yellove for Daryl Mitchell 🤩🦁🥳 pic.twitter.com/HUUqJ9dhBn

— Chennai Super Kings (@ChennaiIPL) December 19, 2023

Harshal Patel: INR 11.75 crore (Punjab Kings)

The Indian quick was the most expensive Indian in the auction and is one of the best exponents of slow bowling. Harshal, who was the Purple Cap winner in 2021, conceded 7.66 runs an over in 2022 but proved to be expensive last year and was released by RCB.

Alzarri Joseph: INR 11.50 crore (Royal Challengers Bangalore)

Considering RCB’s bowling woes, they desperately needed a fast bowler to partner Mohammed Siraj and it was no surprise that they went all out for the West Indian. Joseph has picked up 16 wickets in nine T20Is this year, averaging 21.06 but has an economy rate of 10.36.

Holds the IPL record for the best bowling figures ever 🔥

Alzarri is our first pick of the #IPL2024 auction! 👏#PlayBold #BidForBold #IPLAuction #ನಮ್ಮRCB #NowARoyalChallenger pic.twitter.com/eRTO5d1OA4

— Royal Challengers Bangalore (@RCBTweets) December 19, 2023

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