IPL: 5 Most expensive players in the auction history

The Indian Premier League auction has always been a big event and has attracted the attention of millions of people around the globe. We have seen yet another IPL auction this year, even during such a pandemic situation. IPL is famously known for the fanbase of the tournament and the amount of money that is spent on the league. The teams spend big bucks on some great names at the auction table and this is the reason for it being one of the best leagues in the world with a hefty amount of sponsors. Even this year we saw some huge buys at the auction and some record-breaking contracts. 

Now, let us take a look at the five most expensive players in the IPL auction history:

1. Chris Morris 

The South African all-rounder was recently sold to Rajasthan Royals for a whopping 16.25 crores. Chris Morris became the most expensive player in the 2021 IPL auction. He also took over Yuvraj Singh's 2015 auction price to become the most expensive player in the IPL auction history. In the IPL, Morris has a heavy strike rate of 157.9 with the bat and with the ball he has taken 80 wickets under an economy of only eight. These are some excellent numbers for an all-rounder and all eyes will be on Morris this season, to see if he justifies his price tag or not.

2. Yuvraj Singh 

Yuvraj Singh comes second on the list with 16 crores to his name. Delhi Daredevils went all out for the Indian all-rounder in the 2015 IPL auction. He was expected to play a big part in their batting core but did not end up doing so. Yuvraj was only able to score 248 runs in the whole tournament and Yuvraj's every run cost DD nearly 6.5 lakh. 

3. Pat Cummins

The Australian pacer was the hottest buy in IPL 2020 auction. Even though many franchises went after him, Kolkata Knight Riders were the team to acquire his services for 15.5 crores. Pat Cummins leads the Australian pace attack and did the same for KKR. He picked up 12 wickets in his 14 matches with an economy of under eight and also scored 146 runs. Even though he did not perform up to everyone's expectations, he still showcased a glimpse of his pace in the IPL.

4. Kyle Jamieson

Kyle Jamieson, a new name to many, but ended being one of the biggest buys in the 2021 IPL auction. He made a massive amount of 15 crores in his debut IPL season. Kyle Jamieson was picked up by the Royal Challengers Bangalore to bolster their pace attack and he will surely be their strike bowler.  Jamieson has bowled exceptionally for New Zealand in the longest format but when it comes to T20, he has some poor numbers to his name. The 6 ft 8-inch pacer can surely bowl some steaming deliveries and RCB will hope to win their first-ever title with his help.

5. Ben Stokes

We all know how important an all-rounder is to a team. In the 2017 IPL auction, Ben Stokes was the biggest buy for his all-round capabilities. The no more Rising Pune Super Giants had bought him for a wealthy amount of 14.5 crores. Ben Stokes made a remarkable run in his debut season, scoring more than 300 runs along with a century to his name. His bowling abilities also did not disappoint, getting 12 wickets with an economy of just 7.18. He was worth every penny for RPSG, as he helped them reach the IPL final. His debut season still remains to be his best ever in the IPL.