Team-wise costliest buys in the IPL 2024 Auction

2. Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) – Pat Cummins

The Australian was pulled off by SRH for an incredible INR 20.50 crore. With it, he became the most expensive player in the Indian Premier League, surpassing England all-rounder Sam Curran. Cummins was unable to maintain the record, though, since it was broken at the same auction by another Australian legend. The 30-year-old will aim to strengthen SRH’s pace attack with teenage speedster Umran Malik and seasoned Bhuvneshwar Kumar in addition to serving as captain.

1. Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) – Mitchell Starc

Australia’s Mitchell Starc was bought for an incredible INR 24.75 crore, making him the most expensive player ever. In the impending contest, the seasoned speedster will lead Knight Riders’ pace attack. In ten games, he took 16 wickets to help the Australian team win the title. After nine years, he will compete in the lucrative T20 event once more.