Top 5 costliest buys in IPL Auction 2024

IPL auction was a stream of money flowing towards talents from across the globe. We saw an unprecedented amount of investment from franchises in their preferred picks which surprised many as well. In this article, we will take a look at the top 5 most expensive buys in the IPL mini-auction.

1. Mitchell Starc

Mitchell Starc has become the most expensive player in the history of IPL with 24.75 crores being spent for the Aussie quick by Kolkata Knight Riders. The 2-time IPL champions went all out for Starc which also sparked a bidding war but, in the end, it was Kolkata who had their way. After a long gap, Starc will be seen in the IPL and it will be a treat for KKR fans.

2. Pat Cummins

The Australian skipper Pat Cummins is probably having the best phase of his cricketing career. He recently won the ODI World Cup in his first attempt and now he has become the second-most expensive player in the history of IPL. Sunrisers Hyderabad paid 20.50 crores for the Australian skipper and he will be leading the bowling lineup for the Orange Army. 3.

3. Daryl Mitchell

The gutsy Kiwi batter Daryl Mitchell attracted a lucrative bid of 14 crores from Chennai Super Kings who ultimately bagged the deal. Mitchell has shown on a lot of occasions that he can fight out till the end for his team no matter what the situation is. He will enjoy the company of MS Dhoni who has a penchant for these sorts of players.

4. Harshal Patel 

The fast bowler from Haryana has once again found his name amongst the most expensive buys in an IPL auction. He was released by RCB before the auction and now Punjab Kings have bought him for a sum of 11.75 crores. Patel will be delighted at the fact that he will no longer have to bowl at the Chinnaswamy Stadium.

5. Alzarri joseph

A surprising name among these top buys is the West Indian quick Alzarri Joseph who has been included in the squad by Royal Challengers Bangalore for a whopping price of 11.50 crores. Not many would have expected Joseph to be sold for such a high price but Bangalore showed faith in the young bowler.

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