IPL 2023 Auction: 5 most expensive players

The 2023 IPL auction was full of surprises, record numbers, all-rounders raking in big bucks, and franchises picking the bones out of the players available in the auction. Here we list the most expensive players of the IPL 2023 auction.

England cricketer Sam Curran surpassed Chris Morris's record to become the most expensive purchase in the cash-rich league history. Punjab Kings bagged him for a whopping amount of Rs 18.50 crore. Credit: AFP Photo

Australian player Cameron Green commanded big bucks going into the IPL auction and Mumbai Indians bought him for a record price of Rs 17.50 crore. Credit: AFP Photo

The England test captain Ben Stokes became the most expensive player ever signed by Chennai Super Kings. He was bought by CSK for Rs. 16.25 crore. Credit: AFP Photo

An amazing fielder who can keep wickets too, West Indies cricketer Nicholas Pooran was most likely one of the most unexpected bids of the auction. Lucknow Super Giants bought him for Rs 16 crore. Credit: AFP Photo

Sunrisers Hyderabad bagged English cricketer Harry Brook for a mammoth price tag of Rs 13.25 crore. Credit: Reuters Photo