The upcoming IPL 2026 auction in Abu Dhabi will see over 200 uncapped players vying for spots in various teams. With limited overseas slots available, the focus is expected to be on Indian players. Here are the top 10 most expensive Indian players in IPL auction history.
Lucknow Super Giants signed fast bowler Avesh Khan for a whopping Rs 10 crore in the IPL 2022 mega auction. Chennai Super Kings acquired Karnataka’s spin-bowling all-rounder Krishnappa Gowtham for Rs 9.25 crore in the IPL 2021 auction. Punjab Kings secured Tamil Nadu all-rounder Shahrukh Khan for Rs 9 crore in the IPL 2022 auction. Haryana all-rounder Rahul Tewatia was signed by Gujarat Titans for Rs 9 crore in the IPL 2022 mega auction. Mumbai Indians splurged Rs 8.80 crore on spin-bowling all-rounder Krunal Pandya in the IPL 2018 mega auction.
Delhi Capitals (formerly Delhi Daredevils) signed Pawan Negi for Rs 8.50 crore in the IPL 2016 auction. Sunrisers Hyderabad acquired Maharashtra batter Rahul Tripathi for the same amount in the IPL 2022 mega auction. Punjab Kings secured Tamil Nadu’s mystery spinner Varun Chakaravarthy for Rs 8.40 crore in the IPL 2019 auction. Chennai Super Kings signed UP batter Sameer Rizvi for the same amount in the IPL 2024 auction. Lastly, Gujarat Titans acquired Shahrukh Khan for Rs 7.40 crore in the IPL 2024 auction.
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