Top 5 Most Expensive IPL 2023 Auction Picks. Sam Curran was the most expensive purchase in IPL auction history, selling for INR 18.50 crore.
Certain players sparked bidding battles amongst teams during the IPL mini-auction in order to secure their services ahead of the new season. The IPL auction is definitely one of the most eagerly anticipated events. As both fans and cricketers look forward to seeing what happens.
From the initial 991 players that registered for the auction, 405 went under the hammer. The major event in Kochi on December 23rd included 131 bowlers, 61 hitters, 155 all-rounders, and 58 wicket keepers from this list.
It is no secret that the cash-rich league has revolutionized the lives of many players by delivering a seductive mix of fame and money. Furthermore, not only local players but also international players are looking forward to the tournament and want to get experience playing alongside high-profile names. The auction kicks off the season, and cricketers are glue to their televisions and phones to watch the event develop.
Like the previous auctions, this mini-auction saw numerous large purchases, and strangely, a couple of them even made history. Sam Curran became the most expensive acquisition in an IPL auction when Punjab Kings paid a hefty INR 18.5 crore for his services. Since the establishment of the lucrative T20 competition, which the Punjab franchise put forward for Curran, no player has ever been lured in for a fee. The English all-rounder had a fantastic season in the just completed T20 World Cup 2022, winning Player of the Tournament. As a result, it’s not surprising that a slew of teams want to swoop in and sign the guy.
Cameron Green
Australian followed the tradition of igniting a bidding war when the Delhi Capitals and the Mumbai Indians, both five-time IPL champions, competed for his services. Things immediately escalated when Mumbai appeared keen to sign the player ahead of the new season, and they were correct to do so. Mumbai paid a record-breaking INR 17.50 crore for Green.
Ben Stokes
Sam Curran’s countryman, drew interest from numerous clubs after playing a key part in England’s T20 World Cup victory earlier this year in Australia. RCB, RR, and LSG began the early rounds of increasing the paddles at 2 crores until Chennai Super Kings joined the battle and finally secured Stokes for INR 16.25 crore.
Nicholas Pooran
Services were bought by Lucknow Super Giants for INR 16 crore. Making him the franchise’s fourth most expensive selection in auction. The wicketkeeper-batter release by SRH after being purchase in the previous edition’s super auction for INR 10.75 crore.
Harry Brook
Sunrisers Hyderabad paid a whopping INR 13.25 crore for Harry Brook’s services in the 2023 auction. Brook was the leading run-scorer in the just finished Test series in Pakistan. Three back-to-back hundreds, and has been outstanding with the national team in his appearances. In the auction for the upcoming season, he became the fifth highest choice.
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The top five most expensive players in the 2023 IPL auction
