Posted by Till now there have been 15 seasons of IPL till 2022. IPL was started in 2008, every season many domestic players get international recognition. There are many players who have got a place in the Indian cricket team after performing well in the IPL. IPL has given a good opportunity to Indian players as well as foreign players, has impressed a lot among foreign players, you will be stunned to know that the most expensive players in IPL are not Indian but foreign players.
Most expensive player in IPL history
It is surprising that the most expensive player in IPL is not an Indian. His name is Chris Morris, who was bought by Rajasthan in the 13th season of IPL 2021 for 16.25 crores. Let us tell you that Chris Morris is a South African player. who is an all-rounder. Chris Morris was the costlier player in 2021 as he had performed extremely well in the Delhi Capitals team before the 13th season. Chris took wickets in the bowling and in some matches came last and won the match with the bat.
IPL was started in 2008, all expensive players were in the first season, former captain MS Dhoni, Mas’s captaincy and understanding India won the T20 World Cup in 2007. That’s why his demand had become enough in the IPL. CSK bought him in 2008 for 8.5 crores. Yuvraj Singh was the most expensive player in 2014, and 2015. RCB bought him for 14 crores in 2014, and Delhi Capitals bought him for 15 crores in 2015. Ben Stokes was also the costliest player for 2 years. In 2017 RPS (Rising Pune Supergiant) bought him for 14.5 crores, in 2018 RR bought him 12.5 crores.
Ahead of the IPL Mega Auction 2022, KL Rahul was signed by Lucknow Super Giants for Rs. 17 crores.
| S.NO | Year | Player and Team | Price (INR) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | 2008 | MS Dhoni (CSK) | 9.5 Crore |
| 2. | 2009 | Kevin Pietersen (RCB), Andrew Flintoff (CSK) | 9.8 Crore |
| 3. | 2010 | Shane Bond (KKR), Kieron Pollard (MI) | 4.8 Crore |
| 4. | 2011 | Gautam Gambhir (KKR) | 14.9 Crore |
| 5. | 2012 | Ravindra Jadeja (CSK) | 12.8 Crore |
| 6. | 2013 | Glenn Maxwell (MI) | 6.3 Crore |
| 7. | 2014 | Yuvraj Singh (RCB) | 14 Crore |
| 8. | 2015 | Yuvraj Singh (DD) | 16 Crore |
| 9. | 2016 | Shane Watson (RCB) | 9.5 crore |
| 10. | 2017 | Ben Stokes (RPS) | 14.5 Crore |
| 11. | 2018 | Ben Stokes (RR) | 12.5 Crore |
| 12. | 2019 | Jaydev Unadkat (RR), Varun Chakravarthy (KKR) | 8.4 Crore |
| 13. | 2020 | Pat Cummins (KKR) | 15.5 Crore |
| 14. | 2021 | Chris Morris (RR) | 16.25 Crore |
| 15. | 2022 | Ishan Kishan (MI) | 15.25 Crore |
| 16. | 2023 | Sam Curran (PK) | 18.5 Crore |