Star players who fetched record-breaking prices in IPL auction history

The most expensive players in IPL auction history

Rishabh Pant – Bought by Lucknow Super Giants for ₹27 crore in the IPL 2025 auction, becoming the costliest player in IPL history.

Shreyas Iyer – Picked by Punjab Kings for ₹26.75 crore at the IPL 2025 auction as a key top-order batsman and leader.

Cameron Green – Signed by Kolkata Knight Riders for ₹25.20 crore in the IPL 2026 auction as a high-value all-rounder.

Mitchell Starc – Acquired by Kolkata Knight Riders for ₹24.75 crore during the IPL 2024 auction, marking a record bid for a fast bowler.

Venkatesh Iyer – Retained by Kolkata Knight Riders for ₹23.75 crore in the IPL 2025 auction due to his consistent all-round performances.