Friends, when the Indian Premier League started in 2008, no one had even thought that it would become so grand and become the biggest cricket league in the world. After the completion of 18 successful editions, the 19th edition of IPL will be played in 2026. For which a mini auction was held recently, in which Cameron Green of Australia was sold the most expensive, let us know about the most expensive player of the Indian Premier League-

1. Rishabh Pant – ₹27 crore

Team: Lucknow Super Giants (2025 Auction)

Indian wicketkeeper-batsman Rishabh Pant holds the record of being the most expensive player in IPL history. Made him the top pick in the 2025 auction.

2. Shreyas Iyer – ₹26.75 crore

Team: Punjab Kings (2025 auction)

Indian middle-order batsman Shreyas Iyer secured the second position in the list after being bought by Punjab Kings for a huge price.

3. Cameron Green – ₹25.20 crore

Team: Kolkata Knight Riders (2026 auction)

His ability to contribute with both bat and ball earned him a big contract in the 2026 IPL auction.

4. Mitchell Starc – ₹24.75 crore

Team: Kolkata Knight Riders (2024 Mini-Auction)

Veteran Australian fast bowler Mitchell Starc became the fourth most expensive player when KKR signed him, valuing his pace, experience and match-winning ability.

5. Venkatesh Iyer – ₹23.75 crore

Team: Kolkata Knight Riders (2025 auction)

His strong performances last season made him an important investment for KKR.