IPL 2021 | List of most expensive players in the tournament

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The IPL 2021 mini auction is set to take place on February 18. The cash-rich league brings an opportunity for the players to showcase their talent and also fetch some good amount of money during the course. Here we take a look at the most expensive purchases from all the seasons. 


2008- MS Dhoni (CSK)

Chennai Super Kings and former India captain MS Dhoni was the most expensive buy of the inaugural season. Where several cities had their marquee players announced as captains, Chennai decided to invest the Indian T20 captain at the time. Dhoni received a hefty amount of Rs 9.5 crore. CSK had a decent tournament as they reached the final but lost to Rajasthan Royals in the summit clash. Dhoni has been leading CSK since the first season. The Chennai franchise has lifted the IPL trophy thrice so far. 


2009- Kevin Pietersen (RCB), Andrew Flintoff (CSK)

Former England cricketers Kevin Pietersen and Andrew Flintoff were the most expensive picks in 2009 edition of the IPL. Both the players were picked for Rs 9.8 crore by the respective franchises. While Pietersen went to RCB, Flintoff became a part of the CSK side. RCB reached the final in that edition but lost to Deccan Chargers. Flintoff only played three matches and scored 62 runs and picked up two wickets. Pietersen scored 93 runs in 6 matches for RCB.


2010- Kieron Pollard (MI)

West Indies all-rounder Kieron Pollard was snapped by Mumbai Indians franchise in 2010 season for Rs 3.5 crore. Pollard has been an integral part of the franchise since then. MI is the most successful side in the IPL so far winning the title five times. 

Pollard has played 164 matches for MI scoring 3203 runs for them at an average of 29.93. The West Indies cricketer is also handy with the ball and has scalped 60 wickets for the franchise. Pollard has been one of the players on whom MI have rode on for their successful campaigns.


2011- Gautam Gambhir (KKR)

Former India opener Gautam Gambhir was bought by KKR in the 2011 edition for an amount of Rs 11.04 crore. Gambhir later KKR to two IPL titles in 2012 and 2014. 

The left-handed batsman who played an important role in India’s World Cup winning campaign in 2011 under Dhoni had a decent run in the 2011 edition of the IPL. He scored 378 runs in 15 matches at an average of over 34. 


2012- Ravindra Jadeja (CSK)

Known for his all-round abilities, Ravindra Jadeja was bought for Rs 12 crore by CSK in 2012 season. He turned out to be one of the most important players for CSK in the coming editions, forming a core with Dhoni, Suresh Raina and Dwayne Bravo.


2013- Glenn Maxwell (MI)

Australia all-rounder Glenn Maxwell has been a part of the IPL for quite some time now. He has played for teams like Delhi Daredevils, Mumbai Indians and Kings XI Punjab. In 2013 edition, MI bought Maxwell for Rs 5.3 crore. 

Maxwell certainly didn’t live up to the expectations in the 2013 edition. He only played three matches scoring mere 36 runs while picked no wickets during the course. 


2014- Yuvraj Singh (RCB)

Former India cricketer Yuvraj Singh has etched his name in the record books after unfolding some fine knocks during his career. Whether it was his innings against England in the World T20 in 2007 where he smacked Stuart Broad for six sixes in one over or his 30-ball 70 against Australia in the semis of the same tournament. 


Coming back to IPL, Yuvraj has been a part of a number of franchises beginning his career with KXIP. He has donned the jersey of DD, MI, SRH, Pune Warriors India too. In 2014, RCB bought Yuvraj for an amount of Rs 14 crore. 

Maxwell certainly didn’t live up to the expectations in the 2013 edition. He only played three matches scoring mere 36 runs while picked no wickets during the course. 



2015- Yuvraj Singh (DD)

In the next edition, Yuvraj Singh once again emerged as the costliest player taking away Rs 16 crore after he was bought by Delhi Daredevils. 

The 2015 edition was one of the disappointing ones for Yuvraj as he just managed to score 248 runs in 14 matches he played. 


2016- Shane Watson (RCB)

Former Australia all-rounder fetched an amount of Rs 9.5 crore after he was bought by RCB in 2016. RCB finished as the runners-up in this season after losing to SRH in the final. 

Watson had a dismal run in this season as he just managed to put 179 runs in 16 matches at an average of 13. 


2017- Ben Stokes (RPS)

Rising Pune Supergiant was one of the two teams apart from Gujarat Lions who came in the IPL for two years. RPS that had players like MS Dhoni, Steve Smith went for Ben Stokes in the auctions and paid Rs 14.5 crore in 2017 edition. 

Stokes performed in a decent manner as he notched up 316 runs in 12 matches and also scored an unbeaten ton during the course while picked up 12 wickets. 


2018- Ben Stokes (RR)

The England all-rounder Ben Stokes was picked up by Rajasthan Royals for Rs 12.5 crore in 2018 season. 

Stokes failed to replicate his form during the 2018 season as he only managed to score 196 runs in 13 matches. 


2019- Jaydev Unadkat (RR), Varun Chakravarthy (KXIP), Rs 8.4 crore

Left-arm fast bowler Jaydev Unadkat was bought by RR for rs 8.4 crore while Varun Chakravarthy was bought for the same amount by KXIP. 

Unadkat scalped 11 wickets in 15 matches for RR but his economy rate of over 10 became a cause of concern for the franchise while Varun only played one game for KXIP and picked up a wicket. 


2020- Pat Cummins (KKR)

Australia fast bowler Pat Cummins was bought by KKR for a hefty amount of Rs 15.5 crore becoming the costliest overseas player in the IPL. Being hosted at the UAE flat decks, Cummins performance divided opinions in the 2020 season. While many criticised Cummins for not delivering on the price tag, others defended Cummins stating that the top ranked Test bowler was plain unlucky.

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