With the IPL 2025 mega auction set to take place on November 24 and 25 in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, the spotlight will be on some of the biggest Indian stars going under the hammer during the highly anticipated two-day event. Before the action unfolds, let’s take a look at the top five most expensive Indian players in IPL history. Several marquee players, including Rishabh Pant, Arshdeep Singh, Shreyas Iyer, and KL Rahul, are expected to spark intense bidding wars among franchises. These players could potentially break records to become the most expensive buys in IPL history.
Top five most expensive Indian players in IPL history
| Player | Team | Year | Price (₹ Crore) |
| Yuvraj Singh | Delhi Daredevils | 2015 | 16 |
| Ishan Kishan | Mumbai Indians | 2022 | 15.25 |
| Deepak Chahar | Chennai Super Kings | 2022 | 14 |
| Yuvraj Singh | Royal Challengers Bangalore | 2014 | 14 |
| Dinesh Karthik | Delhi Daredevils | 2014 | 12.5 |
- Yuvraj Singh (Delhi Daredevils, 2015)
In 2015, Yuvraj Singh became the most expensive player in IPL history when Delhi Daredevils signed him for ₹16 crore. However, he struggled to live up to the price tag, managing only 248 runs in 14 matches. - Ishan Kishan (Mumbai Indians, 2022)
Mumbai Indians spent ₹15.25 crore on Ishan Kishan in 2022, counting on his explosive batting skills. He had a solid season, scoring 418 runs in 14 matches and proving to be a valuable asset at the top of the order. - Deepak Chahar (Chennai Super Kings, 2022)
Chennai Super Kings invested ₹14 crore in Deepak Chahar during the 2022 auction, thanks to his swing bowling and lower-order batting potential. Unfortunately, injuries restricted him to just two matches that season. - Yuvraj Singh (Royal Challengers Bangalore, 2014)
Yuvraj Singh’s star power also shone in 2014, earning him a ₹14 crore contract with Royal Challengers Bangalore. That year, he scored 376 runs in 14 matches, playing several impactful innings for the team. - Dinesh Karthik (Delhi Daredevils, 2014)
Delhi Daredevils paid ₹12.5 crore for Dinesh Karthik in 2014, valuing his finishing abilities. Karthik delivered a crucial contribution with 335 runs in 14 matches, helping the team in key moments.