We all know that at the Indian Premier League 2024 auction, 30 slots were reserved for foreign players and all slots were filled. And if you didn’t know, well, now you do! But that’s not what we are here for. You want to learn more about the 7 best most expensive foreign players in the Indian Premier League 2024 auction? IPLCricBet is here with the list to introduce you to the 7 costliest foreign players in this Indian Premier League season.
List of 7 Costliest Foreign Players in the Indian Premier League 2024 Auction
| Player | International Team | Player Type | Bid Winning Team | Winning bid (INR) |
| Mitchell Starc | Australia | Bowler | Kolkata Knight Riders | 24.75 Crore |
| Pat Cummins | Australia | All-rounder | SunRisers Hyderabad | 20.50 Crore |
| Daryl Mitchell | New Zealand | All-rounder | Chennai Super Kings | 14 Crore |
| Alzarri Joseph | West Indies | Bowler | Royal Challengers Bangalore | 11.50 Crore |
| Spencer Johnson | Australia | Bowler | Gujarat Titans | 10 Crore |
| Rilee Rossouw | South Africa | Batter | Punjab Kings | 8 Crore |
| Rovman Powell | West Indies | Batter | Rajasthan Royals | 7.40 Crore |
Introduction to the 7 costliest foreign players in ascending order
7. Rovman Powell (Rajasthan Royals) – 7.40 Crore
The first player of Caribbean origin, Rovman Powell faced a situation where 2 teams faced each other in a lengthy battle. His bidding price began at Rs. 1 crore. And after a strong face – off between Kolkata Knight Riders and Rajasthan Royals, the Rajasthan Royals finally won the bid with Rs. 7.40 Crores.
6. Rilee Rossouw (Punjab Kings) – 8 Crore
The South African cricketer was part of another great face – off between the Delhi Capitals and Punjab Kings. The base price started from Rs. 2 crore and the Punjab Kings won the bid with Rs. 8 crore at the Indian Premier League 2024 auction.
5. Spencer Johnson (Gujarat Titans) – 10 Crore
According to starpunternews, the left – arm pacer and Australian player Spencer Johnson had Gujarat Titans begin the bid from Rs. 50 lakh. Kolkata Knight Riders challenged the bid till Rs. 75 lakh, and then Delhi Capitals took over the battle after replacing the Kolkata franchise. Gujarat Titans won the final bid at Rs. 10 crore.
4. Alzarri Joseph (Royal Challengers Bangalore) – 11.50 Crore
Alzarri Joseph is a Caribbean fast bowler whose base price began at Rs. 1 crore with Chennai Super Kings. With Chennai Super Kings and Delhi Capitals involved in the initial bidding battle, Lucknow Super Giants replaced Chennai Super Kings at Rs. 3.20 crore. Royal Challengers Bangalore bid at Rs. 6.80 crore and Lucknow Super Giants returned to the battle. Finally, RCB won at Rs. 11.50 Crore.
3. Daryl Mitchell (Chennai Super Kings) – 14 Crore
The all-rounder cricketer of New Zealand, Daryl Mitchell had Delhi Capitals starting the bid from the base price of Rs. 1 crore. Punjab Kings involved with them in a lengthy battle until Rs. 11.50 Crore. Then, Chennai Super Kings replaced Delhi Capitals and won the bid at a costly Rs. 14 Crore.
2. Pat Cummins (SunRisers Hyderabad) – 20.50 Crore
Pat began with a base price of Rs. 2 Crore in the battle of Mumbai Indians and CSK, where RCB replaced MI at Rs. 5 Crore. From Rs. 8 Crore, SRH and RCB had an intense battle with SRH winning at 20.50 Crore.
1. Mitchell Starc (Kolkata Knight Riders) – 24.75 Crore
The Australian left – arm fast bowler made his comeback after breaking Pat Cummins’ highest bid, setting it with his own record. With Delhi Capitals starting the bid at Rs. 2 Crore, KKR finally won the battle at Rs. 24.75 Crore.
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