Mitchell Starc IPL Price

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Mitchell Starc IPL Price [Source: @MalusareChetanS/x.com]Mitchell Starc IPL Price [Source: @MalusareChetanS/x.com]

Australian speedster, Mitchell Starc is one of the most feared fast bowlers in world cricket. Known for his blistering pace, toe-crushing yorkers and ability to swing the ball both ways, Starc is a nightmare for any batter.

While he has dominated the international scene for Australia for over a decade, his IPL journey has been a bumpy ride filled with big contracts, injuries and some serious hype every time his name is announced at the auction.

Mitchell Starc's IPL Auction History

Mitchell Starc's IPL Auction History (X.com)Mitchell Starc's IPL Auction History (X.com)

In 2014, Australian pacer made his IPL debut Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) after being bought for INR 5 crore. Coming into the IPL 2018 Auction, the pacer got sold to KKR for ₹9.4 crore but withdrew due to injury.

After returning to the IPL in 2024 for the first time in nine years, Mitchell Starc broke the banks by being bought by the Kolkata Knight Riders for a whooping INR 24.75 crore. The Knight Riders despite becoming the champions of the season, let go of Starc for the next season. 

Delhi Capitals secured the services of Mitchell Starc in the IPL 2025 Mega Auction for INR 11.75 Crore. 

Mitchell Starc IPL price​ history

Mitchell Starc was bought for a record-breaking price by KKR in IPL 2024 auction [Source: @RcbianOfficial/x.com]Mitchell Starc was bought for a record-breaking price by KKR in IPL 2024 auction [Source: @RcbianOfficial/x.com]

Year
Team
Salary
2014-2015Royal Challengers BengaluruINR 5 crore
2016 (Injured) - 2017Royal Challengers BengaluruINR 5 crore
2018 (Injured)Kolkata Knight RidersINR 9.4 crore
2024Kolkata Knight RidersINR 24.75 crore
2025Delhi CapitalsINR 11.75 crore

In the IPL 2025 auction, Delhi Capitals roped in Mitchell Starc for a huge INR 11.75 crore. Even though he had a dream 2024 season with Kolkata Knight Riders where he helped them win the title, KKR surprisingly released him. Delhi didn’t waste a second and bagged him for what now seems like a bargain.

In fact, in the 2024 auction, Starc made headlines when KKR broke the bank and bought him for a record-shattering INR 24.75 crore which made him the most expensive player in IPL auction history at that time. That number got everyone talking and set the tone for his much-awaited comeback in the league.

FAQs: Mitchell Starc IPL price

Q.1. What is the cost of Mitchell Starc in IPL 2025?

Ans. In IPL 2025, Delhi Capitals acquired the services of Mitchell Starc for INR 11.75 crore. 

Q.2. Who is the highest paid IPL player?

Ans. After being bought by the Lucknow Super Giants in the IPL 2025 for a hefty INR 24 Crores, Rishabh Pant became the highest paid IPL player in the history of the tournament. 

Q.3. Which team is Starc in IPL?

Ans. Mitchell Starc has played for KKR, RCB, and Delhi Capitals in the IPL.  

Q.4. Why did Starc leave IPL?

Ans. While speaking to the Sydney Morning Herald, Mitchell Starc the reason why he did return for IPL. The pacer stated that it was better to not trip back to India for the rest of the tournament with the concerns surrounding post India-Pakistan conflicts. Starc explained how the bizzare circumstances left a scare on him.