While IPL mega auctions often dominate headlines, some of the league’s most aggressive spending has come at mini auctions, where a single squad gap can trigger extraordinary bids. Over the years, a handful of players have pushed franchises into breaking the bank, redefining what teams are willing to pay in a supposedly restrained market.

Most expensive acquisitions

Mitchell Starc – Rs. 24.75 crore (KKR, 2024)

Pat Cummins – Rs. 20.50 crore (SRH, 2024)

Sam Curran – Rs. 18.50 crore (PBKS, 2023)

Cameron Green – Rs. 17.50 crore (MI, 2023)

Ben Stokes – Rs. 16.25 crore (CSK, 2023)

Chris Morris – Rs. 16.25 crore (RR, 2021)

Published on Dec 15, 2025