These five legends emerged as the costliest players of IPL 2024: The IPL 2024 auction took place in Dubai on December 19, seeing a whopping total spend of Rs 230 crore 45 lakh across 72 players. Australian fast bowler Mitchell Starc emerged as the most expensive buy, marking the highest bid in IPL history. Today, we’ll delve into the top 5 players in the IPL 2024 auction whose price soared above Rs 10 crore through the bidding process.
These five legends emerged as the costliest players of IPL 2024
Mitchell Starc
In a swift turn of events, Mitchell Starc, the fast bowler from the same team as Pant Cummins, shattered the bidding record. Kolkata Knight Riders acquired Mitchell Starc in the IPL mini auction, making a staggering bid of Rs 24 crore 75 lakh. This bid stands as the highest in IPL history, leaving many prominent figures surprised by its enormity.
Pat Cummins
Pat Cummins, the victorious captain of Australia who recently shattered the World Cup dreams of millions of Indians by clinching the trophy for his team, made history in the IPL auction. He became the first player to fetch a bid exceeding Rs 20 crore.
In the intense auction, both RCB and Sunrisers Hyderabad engaged in a prolonged bidding war to secure Pat Cummins. Ultimately, it was Sunrisers Hyderabad who successfully acquired him in the IPL 2024 mini auction with a staggering bid of Rs 20 crore 50 lakh. Pat Cummins now holds the distinction of being the first player in IPL history to receive bids surpassing the Rs 20 crore mark.
Daryl Mitchell
New Zealand player Daryl Mitchell has made his mark among the high-bidding players in the IPL as well. His notable performance in the ODI World Cup significantly contributed to his team’s success, showcasing his exceptional form. In light of his recent performances, Chennai Super Kings secured Daryl Mitchell for a substantial bid of Rs 14.25 crore, recognizing his potential and contributions.
Alzarri Joseph
The IPL mini auction witnessed intense competition for West Indies fast bowler Alzarri Joseph. Kolkata Knight Riders, Royal Challengers Bangalore, and Lucknow Super Giants engaged in a relentless bidding war to secure the player for their respective teams. Despite Alzarri Joseph’s base price being just Rs 1 crore, Royal Challengers Bangalore emerged victorious with a winning bid of Rs 11.50 crore, adding him to their squad.
Harshal Patel
In the mini auction of IPL 2024, a bid of Rs 11.75 crore was placed on fast bowler Harshal Patel. This is the biggest bid on an Indian player in this year’s IPL auction (IPL 2024). Punjab team included Harshal Patel after winning the bid.
