From Rishabh Pant to Shreyas Iyer: Here are the most expensive players of LSG, PBKS, CSK, RCB, MI, RR, DC, GT, SRH and KKR

Here are the most expensive players of every franchise in the Indian Premier League (IPL) history. The list includes global icons and some former Indian stars as well.

Rishabh Pant (Lucknow Super Giants, IPL 2025)

Sanjiv Goenka’s Lucknow Super Giants tops the list as they set a new record for most expensive buy in the Indian Premier League (IPL) as they spent their money on the star Indian player and one of the best wicketkeeper, batters and current test captain of Team India, Rishabh Pant. Lucknow purchased him in IPL 2025 for Rs 27 crore and appointed him as the skipper of the franchise.

Shreyas Iyer (Punjab Kings, IPL 2025)

Preity Zinta’s Punjab Kings invested their money in the best one as they added star Indian player and one of the dominating batters of all time, Shreyas Iyer. Punjab purchased him for Rs 26.75 crore and appointed him as the captain of the team. However, Shreyas became the most valuable player for the franchise and helped them to become the runner-ups of the IPL 2025 and get’s the name of ‘SARPANCH SAAB‘.

Mitchell Starc (Kolkata Knight Riders, IPL 2024)

Next on the list is Shah Rukh Khan’s Kolkata Knight Riders. Kolkata created history in the IPL 2024 as they purchased Australian star pacer Mitchell Starc for Rs 24.75 crore. However, Starc was the best move for them, because they won the Indian Premier League title for the 3rd time that season.

Pat Cummins (Sunrisers Hyderabad, IPL 2024)

Winner of the 2016 edition, Sunrisers Hyderabad played their best move in the IPL 2024 auction as they put their money on former Australian captain and one of the deadliest pacers of all time. Pat Cummins, Hyderabad spent Rs 20.5 crores on Cummins. However, his leadership qualities led the team towards the end of that season.

Cameron Green (Mumbai Indians, IPL 2023)

Next on the list is one of the most successful and famous franchises in the Indian Premier League. Nita Ambani’s Mumbai Indians spent their most money on Australian all-rounder Cameron Green as they purchased him for Rs 17.50 crores.

Chris Morris (Rajasthan Royals, IPL 2021)

First winners of the Indian Premier League. Rajasthan Royals spent their precious money on former South African star Chris Morris as the franchise purchased him for Rs 16.25 crore to fulfill the spot of all-rounder. However, Morris had done an excellent job that season.

Ben Stokes (Chennai Super Kings, IPL 2023)

Next on the list is MS Dhoni’s Chennai Super Kings. CSK is one of the most successful and famous franchises in the history of the Indian Premier League as they spent their most money on star England all-rounder Ben Stokes. Chennai brought Stokes in 2023 for Rs 16.25 crores.

Yuvraj Singh (Delhi Capitals, IPL 2015)

Next on the list is one of the most underrated and unlucky teams as well. Delhi Capitals spent their precious money on former Indian star player Yuvraj Singh as the franchise brought him Rs 16 crore. To fulfill the spot of power hitter and finisher.

Jos Buttler (Gujrat Titans, IPL 2025)

Next on the list is Shubman Gill’s Gujrat Titans. Gujrat had won their maiden season in 2022 under the captaincy of Hardik Pandya. However, the franchise had invested their precious money in England star player Jos Buttler and purchased him for Rs 15.75 crore. However, Buttler will be an asset for the team.

Kyle Jamieson (Royal Challengers Bengaluru, IPL 2021)

The next on the list is the winner of the last edition of IPL, Virat Kohli’s Royal Challengers Bengaluru. They have put their precious money on star New Zealand pacer Kyle Jamieson and purchased him for Rs 15 crore.