IPL 2024’s Shocking Revelation: The Priciest Player
Mitchell Starc became the most expensive player in IPL 2024. Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) bid a whopping 24 crore and 75 lakh rupees to include Mitchell Starc in their team, making him the most expensive player of IPL 2024.
KKR Wins Bidding War of IPL 2024:
Mitchell Starc, a renowned cricketer, was highly anticipated to be a significant purchase in the IPL 2024 auction. As soon as his name was announced, there was a buzz among the franchises, with five of them showing interest in him. The bidding war began with Mumbai Indians and Delhi Capitals, but it was the Gujarat Titans and Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) who engaged in a fierce battle for him. KKR eventually secured Starc for a whopping ₹25 crore, leaving other teams stunned.
KKR Spends Big:
KKR’s aggressive bidding exhausted a significant portion of their auction purse, but they managed to secure Starc along with two other players. Starc’s purchase overshadowed other notable acquisitions in the auction, including Umesh Yadav by Gujarat Titans and Chris Woakes by Punjab Kings.
Starc’s Popularity:
Starc’s immense popularity in the auction raised eyebrows, considering he hadn’t played an IPL game since 2015 and had mixed performances in T20 internationals. Despite this, franchises were willing to invest heavily in him, highlighting his allure as a player with immense potential.
IPL 2024: Top Priced Players Across Teams
| Team | Most Expensive Player | Price (in crore) |
| Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) | Mitchell Starc | 24.75 |
| Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) | Pat Cummins | 20.5 |
| Punjab Kings (PBKS) | Sam Curran | 18.5 |
| Gujarat Titans | Rashid Khan | 15 |
| Chennai Super Kings (CSK) | Daryl Mitchell | 14 |
| Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) | Glenn Maxwell | 11 |
| Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) | Marcus Stoinis | 11 |
| Rajasthan Royals (RR) | Jos Buttler | 10 |
| Mumbai Indians (MI) | Tim David | 8.25 |
| Delhi Capitals (DC) | Anrich Nortje | 6.5 |
| Delhi Capitals (DC) | Mitchell Marsh | 6.5 |
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