The list of most expensive players in the history of IPL auction has been updated after the mega auction of IPL 2025. Now Indian players are seeing a surge in Indian players in the Indian Premier League i.e. IPL. Till the IPL 2024 season, only two players were Indians in the top 10 players, but now 5 players have been included in this list. Not only this, the most expensive player in the history of IPL is also an Indian now. Not only at the top but also at number 2 is the name of an Indian player.
Rishabh Pant at the top among the most expensive players:
Rishabh Pant is at the top among the most expensive players sold in the IPL auction, who was bought by Lucknow Super Giants in the 2025 mega auction for Rs. 27 crore. However, in the auction, Rs. The first player to cross the 25 crore bid was Shreyas Iyer. He was bought by Punjab Kings for Rs 26.75 crore in the same season. He is now at number two. Rishabh Pant left him behind in a short time. On the other hand, Mitchell Starc, who was sold for Rs 24.75 crore last season, was the most expensive player in the history of IPL till 2024, but now he is at number three.
Venkatesh Iyer at number four:
Venkatesh Iyer is at number four in this list. This Indian all-rounder has been bought by Kolkata Knight Riders for Rs 23.75 crore this time. At number five is Pat Cummins, who was bought by SRH last season for Rs 20.50 crore. At number six is Sam Curran, who was bought by Punjab Kings for Rs 18.5 crore in 2023. On the other hand, Punjab Kings have bought 2 players for Rs 18 crore each this season. One of them is Arshdeep Singh and the other is Yuzvendra Chahal, who are at number 7 and 8. Cameron Green is at number 9 with Rs 17.50 crore and the last name is Ben Stokes, who was bought for Rs 16.25 crore in 2023.
