Most Expensive Overseas Players In IPL History

Published by: ABP Live

1. Rishabh Pant (LSG)

1. Rishabh Pant leads the pack as the highest-paid player in IPL 2025, securing a hefty ₹25 crore deal with Lucknow Super Giants (LSG).

2. Mitchell Starc (KKR)

Mitchell Starc earned a lucrative ₹24.75 crore contract with Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) for the 2024 season, marking one of the biggest signings in recent years.

3. Sam Curran (PBKS)

In 2023, Sam Curran became a top acquisition for Punjab Kings (PBKS), fetching ₹18.5 crore in a highly competitive bidding war.

4. Ishan Kishan (MI)

Ishan Kishan, the talented wicketkeeper-batsman, was retained by Mumbai Indians (MI) in 2022 for a remarkable ₹15.25 crore.

5. Chris Morris (RR)

Chris Morris made history in 2021, when Rajasthan Royals (RR) secured his services for a then-record ₹16.25 crore.

6. Pat Cummins (KKR)

Pat Cummins, known for his explosive bowling, was snapped up by KKR in 2020 for ₹15.5 crore, becoming one of the most sought-after players in the auction.

7. Jaydev Unadkat (RR) and Varun Chakravarthy (KX1P)

In 2019, both Jaydev Unadkat and Varun Chakravarthy attracted significant bids, each commanding ₹8.4 crore for Rajasthan Royals (RR) and Kings XI Punjab (KXIP), respectively.

8. Ben Stokes (RR)

The 2018 IPL saw Ben Stokes join Rajasthan Royals (RR) for ₹12.5 crore, further establishing his international career in the IPL circuit.

9. Ben Stokes (RPS)

Ben Stokes was already impressed in the 2017 season, when Rising Pune Supergiants (RPS) made him their star player with a ₹14.5 crore deal.

10. Shane Watson (RCB)

Shane Watson was acquired by Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) for ₹9.5 crore in 2016, continuing his legacy as a marquee IPL player.