Most expensive players bought in the history of IPL auction

As the mega auction of India Premier League, 2022 culminated, here's a list of the most expensive players bought in history.

Chris Morris became the most expensive acquisition in the history of the Indian Premier League (IPL) after Rajasthan Royals bought the player for Rs 16.25 crore at the IPL 2021 mini-auction. Credit: PTI File Photo

Yuvraj Singh was taken by Delhi Daredevils, now known as Delhi Capitals, for Rs 16 crore for the 2015 season of IPL. Credit: PTI File Photo

Pat Cummins was taken by Kolkata Knight Riders for Rs 15.5 crore in IPL 2020. Credit: AFP File Photo

Ishan Kishan fetched a whopping Rs 15.25 crore in the auction for IPL 2022 from Mumbai Indians. Credit: AFP File Photo

Kyle Jamieson was the second-most expensive player in IPL 2021 as Royal Challengers Bangalore took him for staggering Rs 15 crore. Credit: AFP File Photo

Gautam Gambhir was taken by Kolkata Knight Riders for a record auction of Rs 14.9 crore in the 2011 season of IPL. Credit: PTI File Photo

Ben Stokes was sold to Pune Super Giants for Rs 14.5 crore in IPL 2017. Credit: AFP File Photo

Ravindra Jadeja was sold to Chennai Super Kings in IPL 2012 for Rs 12.8 crore. Credit: PTI File Photo

Shreyas Iyer became the highest-paid player among the marquee set with Kolkata Knight Riders making a whopping bid of Rs 12.25 crore in IPL 2022. Credit: PTI File Photo

Liam Livingstone went to Punjab Kings for Rs 11.5 crore in the 2022 mega auction. Credit: IANS File Photo

Wanindu Hasaranga became the first overseas player in the 2022 auction to cross Rs 10.75 crore after Royal Challengers Bangalore bought him. Credit: AFP File Photo

Harshal Patel reunited with Royal Challengers Bangalore for Rs 10.75 crore in the latest season’s auction. Credit: IANS File Photo