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IPL Auction 2024: Most expensive players that went under the hammer today
IPL Auction 2024: From Mitchell Starc, the most expensive player in IPL history, to Harshal Patel, the most expensive Indian player - here's a look at the top buys in this year's auction.
Australia's Mitchell Starc became the most expensive player in IPL history. He was brought by the Kolkata Knight Riders for Rs 24.75 crore at the auction on December 19. Mumbai Indians and Delhi Capitals were involved in a bidding war before Kolkata Knight Riders came in and were later joined in by Gujarat Titans. Starc broke the record held by Pat Cummins, who was brought by the Sunrisers Hyderabad for a sum of Rs 20.5 crore at the same auction.
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Another Australian player, Pat Cummins became the second-most expensive player in IPL history after he was brought by the Sunrisers Hyderabad for Rs 20.5 crore. Cummins surpassed Sam Curran's mark of Rs 18.5 crore when he was brought by Punjab Kings at the 2023 auction.
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New Zealand all-rounder Daryl Mitchell was sold to Chennai Super Kings CSK for Rs 14 crore after a fierce bidding war with Punjab Kings and Delhi Capitals. CSK entered the deal later but sealed the deal. His base price was Rs 1 crore.
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Harshal Patel, the most expensive Indian buy of this year's IPL auction, was bought by Punjab Kings for Rs 11.75 crore. Gujarat Capitals, were too eyeing for him in the bidding process but was later bowled over by Punjab Kings. His base price was Rs 2 crore.
West Indies bowler Alzarri Joseph was bought by Royal Challengers Bangalore in the IPL auction for Rs 11.50 crore. Chennai Super Kings, Delhi Capitals and Lucknow Super Giants also bid for him but was ultimately sold to RCB after a fierce bidding war with LSG.
