Top 7 Most Expensive Players In IPL Mini Auction History: Cameron Green, Mitchell Starc, Pat Cummins And... Check Full List
The Indian Premier League (IPL) mini-auction has always been a theatre of high drama, where strategic planning meets impulsive bidding, often resulting in staggering price tags. Unlike the mega-auctions where entire squads are rebuilt, the mini-auction is a targeted event where franchises splurge on specific, high-impact players to fill crucial gaps.
This year's mini auction was no different as Cameron Green created history by becoming the third-most expensive player sold at an IPL auction and the most expensive overseas cricketer ever.
Here's a look at the top 10 most expensive players sold in the IPL mini auction history:
Dec 17, 2025, 00:21 AM IST
Rishabh Pant To Ben Stokes: Most Expensive Buys Of LSG, PBKS, KKR, SRH, MI, RR, CSK, DC, GT, RCB In History Of IPL - In Pics
The IPL auction landscape has undergone significant evolution over the years, with teams spending record-breaking amounts to secure high-impact players. Every franchise now has a standout signing that represents its biggest-ever auction investment.
Here are the 10 most expensive players bought by each team in IPL history:
Nov 24, 2025, 10:11 AM IST
Happy Birthday Chris Morris: From Love Story With Wife Lisa Oosthuizen To Becoming IPL’s Most Expensive Player
Chris Morris, a South African cricketer, rose to global fame after becoming the most expensive IPL player in 2021 when Rajasthan Royals bought him for ₹16.25 crore. Off the field, he shares a close bond with his wife, Lisa Oosthuizen, a graphic designer. The couple, who married in 2015, welcomed a son in 2018. Morris has played for several IPL franchises and gained popularity for his all-round T20 performances. Known for his power hitting and effective death bowling, his career highlights and family life continue to interest fans. He’s also endorsed major brands, becoming a prominent figure beyond cricket.
Apr 30, 2025, 11:26 AM IST
From MS Dhoni To Rishabh Pant: Most Expensive Player In Each Edition Of The IPL
The Indian Premier League (IPL) has always been known for its high-stakes bidding wars, with franchises willing to break the bank to secure top talent. Here’s a look at the most expensive player from each IPL season:
Mar 17, 2025, 17:28 PM IST
From MS Dhoni To Sam Curran: Most Expensive Buys In Every IPL Auction - In Pics
The IPL auction, a riveting theatre of cricketing fortunes, has witnessed a rollercoaster of bids, surprises, and records. From MS Dhoni's pioneering deal to Sam Curran's recent triumph, let's delve into the journey of the costliest players in each IPL season.
Dec 18, 2023, 19:51 PM IST
From MS Dhoni In 2008 To Sam Curran In 2023: Most Expensive Cricketer Bought In Every IPL Auction - In Pics
Welcome to the exhilarating world of the Indian Premier League (IPL), where cricket meets spectacle in a high-voltage fusion of talent, strategy, and adrenaline-pumping auctions. Since its inception in 2008, the IPL auctions have been the stage for jaw-dropping deals, where players transcend boundaries to become the most sought-after assets for franchise teams. Join us on a journey through the history of these auctions, where each year unveils a new chapter of record-breaking signings and captivating narratives, showcasing the evolution of cricket's commercial juggernaut – the IPL.
Dec 03, 2023, 16:30 PM IST
Top 10 Batters With Highest Strike-Rate: Andre Russell To Virender Sehwag, In PICS
Kolkata Knight Riders all-rounder Andre Russell has the best career strike-rate in the history of Indian Premier League (IPL).
Mar 17, 2023, 12:30 PM IST
Top 10 Most EXPENSIVE Buys at IPL Auctions: From Sam Curran to Ishan Kishan
Sam Curran became the most expensive player in IPL auction's history when he was bought for Rs 18.5 crore by Punjab Kings.
Feb 13, 2023, 13:48 PM IST
IPL 2023 Mini Auction: Sam Curran to Cameron Green, Highest paid and MOST EXPESNIVE players in IPL Auction history
The IPL 2023 Mini Auction has thrown some big surprises and some expected developments. Many IPL auction records were broken with names like Sam Curran, Ben Stokes, Harry Brook and Nicholas Pooran making inroads. Oh, not to forget the big Aussies Cameron Green who went for a great price as well. All of these cricketers have become crorepatis instantly.
Dec 23, 2022, 16:39 PM IST
Chris Morris to Pat Cummins: Most EXPENSIVE overseas players in IPL auctions, in PICS
The Indian Premier League (IPL) 2023 mini auction is set to take place in Kochi on Friday (December 23). In these collection of pictures, we take a look at some of the most expensive foreign buys at the IPL auctions over the years from Chris Morris to Pat Cummins.
Dec 22, 2022, 10:07 AM IST
T20 World Cup 2022: Suryakumar Yadav reminds me of AB de Villiers, says THIS South African legend
Suryakumar Yadav has been in blazing form, with his success with the bat in the recently-concluded T20I series against Australia and South Africa pivotal to the hosts winning both the high-stakes fixtures.
Oct 12, 2022, 12:44 PM IST
Chris Morris to Yuvraj Singh: Most expensive buys in IPL auctions, in pics
The mega auction for the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022 is less than one month away on February 12 and 13 in Bengaluru. Over the years, franchises have splurged huge amounts for cricketers like Chris Morris, Yuvraj Singh and Ben Stokes. In these collection of pictures, we take a look at most expensive buys in IPL auction history.
Jan 17, 2022, 10:43 AM IST
IPL 2022: IPL’s most expensive player Chris Morris announces retirement ahead of mega-auction
Morris was the costliest buy at the IPL auction, being bought for Rs. 16.25 crores by Rajasthan Royals in the IPL 2021 auction.
Jan 11, 2022, 16:20 PM IST
In Pics: MS Dhoni's CSK hammer Rajasthan Royals in his 200th game as team's captain
Chennai Super Kings rose to second place on the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2021 points table with a comprehensive 45-run win over Rajasthan Royals at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai. MS Dhoni's side posted 188/9 after batting first and then restricted Rajasthan Royals to 143/9. Dhoni walked away with a win in his 200th game in charge for CSK. Here are a collection of pictures from Dhoni's 200th game as CSK captain and a big win for the three-time champions.
Apr 20, 2021, 15:26 PM IST
In Pics: Chris Morris and David Miller lift Rajasthan Royals past Delhi Capitals
Rajasthan Royals posted their first win of Indian Premier League (IPL) 2021 with a come-from-behind win over Delhi Capitals at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai on Thursday (April 14). Reduced to 42/5 at one stage chasing 148 to win, IPL's most expensive player -- Chris Morris -- smashed a whirlwind 36 to guide the Royals to a three-wicket win. South African teammte of Chris Morris, David Miller, also chipped in with a half-century. He are pictures from another last-over finish in IPL 2021.
Apr 16, 2021, 14:40 PM IST
IPL 2021: Social media flooded with memes after ‘millionaire’ Chris Morris show against DC
Chasing 148 to win, Rajasthan Royals got off to a terrible start, with half of their side back in dugout with just 42 runs on the board. However, the South African duo of David Miller and Chris Morris came to their side’s rescue and took them home.
Apr 16, 2021, 13:19 PM IST
IPL 2021: Why Sanju Samson refused Chris Morris a single off second-last ball, Kumar Sangakkara explains
With 5 need to win off 2 balls in a chase of 222, Sanju Samson who was batting on 119, refused a single to Chris Morris which stunned everyone watching the game. RR Director of Cricket and former Sri Lanka captain Kumar Sangakkara has reacted to the controversy.
Apr 13, 2021, 12:57 PM IST
IPL 2021: Sanju Samson isn’t a young captain but great cricket brain, says Chris Morris
Chris Morris, who has earlier played with Samson in Rajasthan and Delhi (IPL teams), sees the RR skipper as a serious cricketer and not a young captain.
Mar 31, 2021, 07:06 AM IST
IPL 2021 full squads: Complete list of players in eight franchises
New Zealand’s Kyle Jamieson was the second most expensive player in the auction, going for Rs 15 crore to Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB). While Australia’s Glenn Maxwell also broke the bank and went for Rs 14.25 crore to join Virat Kohli and AB de Villiers at RCB.
Feb 19, 2021, 09:19 AM IST