Mitchell Starc leads all-time IPL auction buys ahead of 2025 event

Mitchell Starc is the highest-paid player in IPL history, sold for 24.75 crore in the 2024 auction to Kolkata Knight Riders. His performance helped KKR win the tournament that year. Pat Cummins follows with a price of 20.05 crore, purchased by Sunrisers Hyderabad in the same auction. His leadership contributed to the team's success in reaching the IPL final. Yuvraj Singh remains the highest-paid Indian player at 16 crore, a record set in 2015. Other notable players include Sam Curran and Cameron Green, sold for 18.5 crore and 17.5 crore, respectively.