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Dollars Per Six: Who are the Most Valuable Six Hitters in IPL History?

Let’s discuss the most valuable IPL cricketers—with a twist.

In the 17 years of the Indian Premier League (IPL), which batter has provided the best return on investment in terms of hitting sixes? The #1 batter on this list may surprise you!

Let’s find out.

Key Takeaways

  • Chris Gayle (357), Rohit Sharma (257), AB De Villiers (251), MS Dhoni (239), and Virat Kohli (234) have hit the most sixes in the IPL.
  • Ambati Rayudu ($34,442), Chris Gayle ($37,808), Jos Buttler ($43,812), and Andre Russell ($45,430) have the best ratios of dollar per six in IPL history, while Rohit Sharma ($116,381), MS Dhoni ($119,280), and Virat Kohli ($120,470) have been the most expensive buys per six in this list.
  • Andre Russell is just a beast in the frequency of sixes he hits. He takes approximately 6.74 balls per six, that is almost one per over! Russell is comfortably ahead of the other two West Indians on this list—Chris Gayle (9.34), Kieron Pollard (10.39) who are then followed by AB de Villiers (13.56), Yusuf Pathan (14.18), Jos Buttler (14.58), and Shane Watson (14.78).
  • Chris Gayle (2.53), KL Rahul (1.54), and AB De Villiers (1.48) have the best ratio for the most sixes per innings.

Most Sixes in IPL Career

To begin our analysis, here is the list of players with the most number of sixes hit in the IPL.

PlayerInningsSixes
Chris Gayle142357
Rohit Sharma143257
AB de Villiers170251
MS Dhoni218239
Virat Kohli229234
David Warner176226
Kieron Pollard171223
Suresh Raina200203
Andre Russell96193
Shane Watson141190
Sanju Samson148182
Robin Uthappa197182
Ambati Rayudu187173
KL Rahul109168
Glenn Maxwell120158
Yusuf Pathan154158
Jos Buttler95149
Yuvraj Singh126149
Shikhar Dhawan218148

Honorable Mentions: Faf du Plessis – 145, Dinesh Karthik – 139, Nitish Rana – 131, and Brendon McCullum – 130 miss out).

Top 19 Most Valuable Six Hitters in the Indian Premier League (IPL)

*Note: We have limited our analysis to the top 19 six hitters in the IPL (cutoff of 148 sixes).

Also note that before 2014, IPL auctions were held in US dollars. The auctions have been held in INR (Indian Rupees) ever since. For comparison, we have kept everything in $USD. The conversion we used is based on the $US dollar-INR conversation rate on that year (2008-2023) as shown in the table here.

Here is a quick preview of the Top 10 most valuable cricketers by the number of sixes hit versus the salary amount they were purchased at.

Let’s dive in!

1. Ambati Rayudu – 173 Sixes ($34,422 Per Six)

Since it took about $5,955,000 for his 173 sixes, Ambati Rayudu cost his franchises about $34,422 per six in the IPL.

  • Teams: MI, CSK
  • Matches/Innings: 204/187
  • Runs (Balls): 4348 (3409)
  • Strike Rate (Sixes/Fours): 127.54 (173/359)

Average IPL Salary: $425,357 ($5,955,000 over 14 seasons)

  • Number of Balls Per Six: 19.71 (3409/173)
  • Number of Sixes Per Innings: 0.93 (173/187)

Ambati Rayudu’s IPL Salary Over the Years

YearTeamSalarySixes
IPL 2010MI$25,00013
IPL 2011MI$66,0009
IPL 2012MI$66,00014
IPL 2013MI$66,0004
IPL 2014MI$641,000 (INR 4 Crore)8
IPL 2015MI$641,000 (INR 4 Crore)16
IPL 2016MI$641,000 (INR 4 Crore)12
IPL 2017MI$641,000 (INR 4 Crore)3
IPL 2018CSK$346,000 (INR 2.2 Crore)34
IPL 2019CSK$346,000 (INR 2.2 Crore)7
IPL 2020CSK$346,000 (INR 2.2 Crore)12
IPL 2021CSK$346,000 (INR 2.2 Crore)17
IPL 2022CSK$892,000 (INR 6.75 Crore)15
IPL 2023CSK$892,000 (INR 6.75 Crore)9
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2. Chris Gayle – 357 Sixes ($37,808 Per Six)

Since it took $13,497,500 for his 357 sixes, Chris Gayle cost his franchises about $37,808 per six in the IPL.

  • Teams: KKR, RCB, PBKS
  • Matches/Innings: 142/141
  • Runs (Balls): 4965 (3333)
  • Strike Rate (Sixes/Fours): 148.96 (357/404)

Chris Gayle’s Average IPL Salary: $1.038 Million ($13,497,500 over 13 seasons)

  • Number of Balls Per Six: 9.34 (3333/357)
  • Number of Sixes Per Innings: 2.53 (357/141)

Chris Gayle’s IPL Salary Over the Years

*Note: Chris Gayle withdrew from IPL 2008

YearTeamSalaryNumber of Sixes
IPL 2009KKR$800,00010
IPL 2010KKR$800,00016
IPL 2011RCB$650,00044 (Replacement)
IPL 2012RCB$2,000,00059 (Retained)
IPL 2013RCB$2,000,00051
IPL 2014RCB$1,521,000 (INR 9.5 Crore)12 (Retained)
IPL 2015RCB$1,521,000 (INR 9.5 Crore)38
IPL 2016RCB$1,521,000 (INR 9.5 Crore)21
IPL 2017RCB$1,521,000 (INR 9.5 Crore)14
IPL 2018PBKS$314,500 (INR 2 Crore)27
IPL 2019PBKS$283,000 (INR 2 Crore)34
IPL 2020PBKS$283,000 (INR 2 Crore)23
IPL 2021PBKS$283,000 (INR 2 Crore)8
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3. Jos Buttler – 149 Sixes ($43,812 Per Six)

Since it took about $6,528,000 for his 149 sixes, Jos Buttler cost his franchises about $43,812 per six in the IPL.

  • Teams: MI, RR
  • Matches/Innings: 96/95
  • Runs (Balls): 3223 (2173)
  • Strike Rate (Sixes/Fours): 148.32 (149/319)

Jos Buttler’s Average IPL Salary: $816,000 ($6,528,000 over 8 seasons)

  • Number of Balls Per Six: 14.58 (2173/149)
  • Number of Sixes Per Innings: 1.57 (149/95)

Jos Buttler’s IPL Salary Over the Years

YearTeamSalarySixes
IPL 2016MI$560,000 (INR 3.8 Crore)11
IPL 2017MI$560,000 (INR 3.8 Crore)15
IPL 2018RR$692,000 (INR 4.4 Crore)21
IPL 2019RR$692,000 (INR 4.4 Crore)14
IPL 2020RR$692,000 (INR 4.4 Crore)16
IPL 2021RR$692,000 (INR 4.4 Crore)13
IPL 2022RR$1.32 Million (INR 10 Crore)45
IPL 2023RR$1.32 Million (INR 10 Crore)14
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4. Andre Russell – 193 Sixes ($45,430 Per Six)

Since it took about $8,768,000 for his 193 sixes, Andre Russell cost his franchises about $45,430 per six in the IPL.

  • Teams: DD (Delhi Daredevils), KKR
  • Matches/Innings: 112/96
  • Runs (Balls): 2262 (1300)
  • Strike Rate (Sixes/Fours): 174.00 (193/150)

Andre Russell’s Average IPL Salary: $797,091 ($8,768,000 over 11 seasons)

  • Number of Balls Per Six: 6.74 (1300/193)
  • Number of Sixes Per Innings: 2.01 (193/96)

Andre Russell’s IPL Salary Over the Years

YearTeamSalarySixes
IPL 2012DD$450,0003
IPL 2013DD$450,0000
IPL 2014KKR$96,000 (INR 60 Lakh)0
IPL 2015KKR$96,000 (INR 60 Lakh)19
IPL 2016KKR$96,000 (INR 60 Lakh)15
IPL 2017KKRWithdrawn
IPL 2018KKR$1.1 Million (INR 7 Crore)31
IPL 2019KKR$1.1 Million (INR 7 Crore)52
IPL 2020KKR$1.1 Million (INR 7 Crore)9
IPL 2021KKR$1.1 Million (INR 7 Crore)14
IPL 2022KKR$1.59 Million (INR 12 Crore)32
IPL 2023KKR$1.59 Million (INR 12 Crore)18
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5. David Warner – 226 Sixes ($55,690 Per Six)

Since it took about $12,586,000 for his 226 sixes, David Warner cost his franchises about $55,690 per six in the IPL.

  • Teams: DD (Delhi Daredevils), SRH, DC (Delhi Capitals)
  • Matches/Innings: 176/176
  • Runs (Balls): 6397 (4572)
  • Strike Rate (Sixes/Fours): 139.91 (226/646)

David Warner’s Average IPL Salary: $899,000 ($12,586,000 over 14 seasons)

  • Number of Balls Per Six: 20.23 (4572/226)
  • Number of Sixes Per Innings: 1.28 (226/176)

David Warner’s IPL Salary Over the Years

YearTeamSalarySixes
IPL 2009DD$30,000 (15 Lakh, Pre-Signing)5
IPL 2010DD$30,000 (15 Lakh)14
IPL 2011DD$750,00011
IPL 2012DD$750,00014
IPL 2013DD$750,00014
IPL 2014SRH$881,000 (INR 5.5 Crore)24
IPL 2015SRH$881,000 (INR 5.5 Crore)21
IPL 2016SRH$881,000 (INR 5.5 Crore)31
IPL 2017SRH$881,000 (INR 5.5 Crore)26
IPL 2018SRHWithdrawn
IPL 2019SRH$1.7 Million (INR 12 Crore)21
IPL 2020SRH$1.7 Million (INR 12 Crore)14
IPL 2021SRH$1.7 Million (INR 12 Crore)6
IPL 2022DC$826,000 (INR 6.25 Crore)15
IPL 2023DC$826,000 (INR 6.25 Crore)10
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6. Kieron Pollard – 223 Sixes ($55,780 Per Six)

Since it took about $12,439,000 for his 223 sixes, Kieron Pollard cost his franchises about $55,780 per six in the IPL.

  • Teams: MI
  • Matches/Innings: 189/171
  • Runs (Balls): 3412 (2316)
  • Strike Rate (Sixes/Fours): 147.32 (223/218)

Kieron Pollard’s Average IPL Salary: $1.037 Million ($12,439,000 over 13 seasons)

  • Number of Balls Per Six: 10.39 (2316/223)
  • Number of Sixes Per Innings: 1.30 (223/171)

Kieron Pollard’s IPL Salary Over the Years

YearTeamSalarySixes
IPL 2010MI$750,00017
IPL 2011MI$900,000 (Retained)6
IPL 2012MI$900,00014
IPL 2013MI$900,00029
IPL 2014MI$1.2 Million (INR 7.5 Crore)15
IPL 2015MI$1.2 Million (INR 7.5 Crore)28
IPL 2016MI$1.2 Million (INR 7.5 Crore)16
IPL 2017MI$1.2 Million (INR 7.5 Crore)22
IPL 2018MI$849,000 (INR 5.4 Crore)7
IPL 2019MI$849,000 (INR 5.4 Crore)22
IPL 2020MI$849,000 (INR 5.4 Crore)22
IPL 2021MI$849,000 (INR 5.4 Crore)16
IPL 2022MI$793,000 (INR 6 Crore)9
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7. Sanju Samson – 182 Sixes ($62,121 Per Six)

Since it took about $11,306,000 for his 182 sixes, Sanju Samson cost his franchises about $62,121 per six in the IPL.

  • Teams: DC, RCB
  • Matches/Innings: 152/148
  • Runs (Balls): 3888 (2834)
  • Strike Rate (Sixes/Fours): 137.19 (182/304)

Average IPL Salary: $942,166 ($11,306,000 over 12 seasons)

  • Number of Balls Per Six: 15.57 (2834/182)
  • Number of Sixes Per Innings: 1.23 (182/148)

Sanju Samson’s IPL Salary Over the Years

*Note: Sanju Samson did not play a single game in IPL 2012 but was still in the squad.

YearTeamSalarySixes
IPL 2012KKR$22,000 (Did not play)
IPL 2013RR$22,0005
IPL 2014RR$641,000 (INR 4 Crore)17
IPL 2015RR$641,000 (INR 4 Crore)8
IPL 2016DD$620,000 (INR 4.2 Crore)8
IPL 2017DD$620,000 (INR 4.2 Crore)19
IPL 2018RR$1.26 Million (INR 8 Crore)19
IPL 2019RR$1.26 Million (INR 8 Crore)13
IPL 2020RR$1.26 Million (INR 8 Crore)26
IPL 2021RR$1.26 Million (INR 8 Crore)17
IPL 2022RR$1.85 Million (INR 14 Crore)26
IPL 2023RR$1.85 Million (INR 14 Crore)24
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8. Yusuf Pathan – 158 Sixes ($65,863 Per Six)

Since it took about $10,406,400 for his 251 sixes, Yusuf Pathan cost his franchises about $65,863 per six in the IPL.

  • Teams: RR, KKR
  • Matches/Innings: 174/154)
  • Runs (Balls): 3204 (2241)
  • Strike Rate (Sixes/Fours): 142.97 (158/262)

Average IPL Salary: $867,200 ($10,406,400 over 12 seasons)

  • Number of Balls Per Six: 14.18 (2241/158)
  • Number of Sixes Per Innings: 1.03 (158/154)

Yusuf Pathan’s IPL Salary Over the Years

YearTeamSalarySixes
IPL 2008RR$475,00025
IPL 2009RR$475,00012
IPL 2010RR$475,00024
IPL 2011KKR$2.1 Million13
IPL 2012KKR$2.1 Million7
IPL 2013KKR$2.1 Million14
IPL 2014KKR$521,000 (INR 3.25 Crore)20
IPL 2015KKR$521,000 (INR 3.25 Crore)12
IPL 2016KKR$521,000 (INR 3.25 Crore)13
IPL 2017KKR$521,000 (INR 3.25 Crore)6
IPL 2018SRH$298,700 (INR 1.9 Crore)11
IPL 2019SRH$298,700 (INR 1.9 Crore)1
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9. AB De Villiers – 251 Sixes ($65,976 Per Six)

Since it took about $16,560,000 for his 251 sixes, AB De Villiers cost his franchises about $65,976 per six in the IPL.

  • Teams: DD (Delhi Daredevils), RCB
  • Matches/Innings: 184/170
  • Runs (Balls): 5162 (3403)
  • Strike Rate (Sixes/Fours): 151.68 (251/413)

AB De Villiers’ Average IPL Salary: $1.183 Million ($16,560,000 over 14 seasons)

  • Number of Balls Per Six: 13.56 (3403/251)
  • Number of Sixes Per Innings: 1.48 (251/170)

AB De Villiers’ IPL Salary Over the Years

YearTeamSalarySixes
IPL 2008DD$300,0001
IPL 2009DD$300,00012
IPL 2010DD$300,0000
IPL 2011RCB$1.1 Million14
IPL 2012RCB$1.1 Million15
IPL 2013RCB$1.1 Million15
IPL 2014RCB$1.2 Million (INR 7.5 Crore)24
IPL 2015RCB$1.2 Million (INR 7.5 Crore)22
IPL 2016RCB$1.2 Million (INR 7.5 Crore)37
IPL 2017RCB$1.2 Million (INR 7.5 Crore)16
IPL 2018RCB$1.89 Million (INR 11 Crore)30
IPL 2019RCB$1.89 Million (INR 11 Crore)26
IPL 2020RCB$1.89 Million (INR 11 Crore)23
IPL 2021RCB$1.89 Million (INR 11 Crore)16
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10. Shane Watson – 190 Sixes ($67,563 Per Six)

Since it took about $12,837,000 for his 190 sixes, Shane Watson cost his franchises about $67,563 per six in the IPL.

  • Teams: RR, RCB, CSK
  • Matches/Innings: 145/141
  • Runs (Balls): 3874 (2809)
  • Strike Rate (Sixes/Fours): 137.19 (182/304)

Shane Watson’s Average IPL Salary: $1.070 Million ($12,837,000 over 12 seasons)

  • Number of Balls Per Six: 14.78 (2809/190)
  • Number of Sixes Per Innings: 1.35 (190/141)

Shane Watson’s IPL Salary Over the Years

YearTeamSalarySixes
IPL 2008RR$125,00019
IPL 2009RRWithdrawn
IPL 2010RR$125,0009
IPL 2011RR$1.3 Million (Retained)17
IPL 2012RR$1.3 Million (Retained)14
IPL 2013RR$1.3 Million (Retained)22
IPL 2014RR$2 Million (INR 1.25 Crore)14
IPL 2015RR$2 Million (INR 1.25 Crore)14
IPL 2016RCB$1.4 Million (INR 9.5 Crore)12
IPL 2017RCB$1.4 Million (INR 9.5 Crore)1
IPL 2018CSK$629,000 (INR 4 Crore)35
IPL 2019CSK$629,000 (INR 4 Crore)20
IPL 2020CSK$629,000 (INR 4 Crore)13
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11. KL Rahul – 168 Sixes ($70,964 Per Six)

Since it took about $11,922,000 for his 168 sixes, KL Rahul cost his franchises about $70,964 per six in the IPL.

  • Teams: RCB, KXIP, LSG
  • Matches/Innings: 118/109
  • Runs (Balls): 4163 (3097)
  • Strike Rate (Sixes/Fours): 134.42 (168/355)

Average IPL Salary: $1.192 Million ($11,922,000 over 10 seasons)

  • Number of Balls Per Six: 18.43 (3097/168)
  • Number of Sixes Per Innings: 1.54 (168/109)

KL Rahul’s IPL Salary Over the Years

YearTeamSalarySixes
IPL 2013RCB$22,0000
IPL 2014SRH$160,000 (INR 1 Crore)3
IPL 2015SRH$160,000 (INR 1 Crore)5
IPL 2016RCB$160,000 (INR 1 Crore, Transferred)16
IPL 2017RCBWithdrawn
IPL 2018KXIP$1.73 Million (INR 11 Crore)32
IPL 2019KXIP$1.73 Million (INR 11 Crore)25
IPL 2020KXIP$1.73 Million (INR 11 Crore)23
IPL 2021KXIP$1.73 Million (INR 11 Crore)30
IPL 2022LSG$2.25 Million (INR 17 Crore)30
IPL 2023LSG$2.25 Million (INR 17 Crore)4
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12. Suresh Raina – 203 Sixes ($78,138 Per Six)

Since it took about $15,862,000 for his 203 sixes, Suresh Raina cost his franchises about $78,138 per six in the IPL.

  • Teams: CSK, GL (Gujarat Lions)
  • Matches/Innings: 205/200
  • Runs (Balls): 5528 (4043)
  • Strike Rate (Sixes/Fours): 136.73 (203/506)

Suresh Raina’s Average IPL Salary: $1.22 Million ($15,862,000 over 13 seasons)

  • Number of Balls Per Six: 19.92 (4043/203)
  • Number of Sixes Per Innings: 1.02 (203/200)

Suresh Raina’s IPL Salary Over the Years

YearTeamSalarySixes
IPL 2008CSK$650,00018
IPL 2009CSK$650,00021
IPL 2010CSK$650,00022
IPL 2011CSK$1.3 Million (Retained)17
IPL 2012CSK$1.3 Million (Retained)19
IPL 2013CSK$1.3 Million (Retained)18
IPL 2014CSK$1.2 Million (INR 7.5 Crore)19
IPL 2015CSK$1.2 Million (INR 7.5 Crore)16
IPL 2016GL$1.256 Million (INR 9.5 Crore)10
IPL 2017GL$1.256 Million (INR 9.5 Crore)13
IPL 2018CSK$1.7 Million (INR 11 Crore)12
IPL 2019CSK$1.7 Million (INR 11 Crore)9
IPL 2020CSKWithdrawn
IPL 2021CSK$1.7 Million (INR 11 Crore)9
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13. Glenn Maxwell – 158 Sixes ($79,911 Per Six)

Since it took about $12,626,000 for his 158 sixes, Glenn Maxwell cost his franchises about $79,911 per six in the IPL.

  • Teams: DD (Delhi Daredevils), KXIP, RCB
  • Matches/Innings: 124/120
  • Runs (Balls): 2719 (1725)
  • Strike Rate (Sixes/Fours): 157.62 (158/226)

Average IPL Salary: $1.148 Million ($12,626,000 over 11 seasons)

  • Number of Balls Per Six: 10.92 (1725/158)
  • Number of Sixes Per Innings: 1.32 (158/120)

Glenn Maxwell’s IPL Salary Over the Years

YearTeamSalarySixes
IPL 2012DD$22,0000
IPL 2013MI$1 Million4
IPL 2014KXIP$961,000 (INR 6 Crore)36
IPL 2015KXIP$961,000 (INR 6 Crore)8
IPL 2016KXIP$961,000 (INR 6 Crore)8
IPL 2017KXIP$961,000 (INR 6 Crore)26
IPL 2018KXIP $1.4 Million (INR 9 Crore)9
IPL 2019KXIPWithdrawn
IPL 2020KXIP$1.5 Million (INR 10.75 Crore)0
IPL 2021RCB$1.96 Million (INR 14.25 Crore)21
IPL 2022RCB$1.45 Million (INR 11 Crore)15
IPL 2023RCB$1.45 Million (INR 11 Crore)31
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14. Robin Uthappa – 182 Sixes ($82,478 Per Six)

Since it took about $15,011,000 for his 182 sixes, Robin Uthappa cost his franchises about $82,478 per six in the IPL.

  • Teams: MI, RCB, RR, PWI, KKR, CSK
  • Matches/Innings: 205/197
  • Runs (Balls): 4952 (3799)
  • Strike Rate (Sixes/Fours): 130.35 (182/481)

Average IPL Salary: $1 Million ($15,011,000 over 15 seasons)

  • Number of Balls Per Six: 20.87 (3799/182)
  • Number of Sixes Per Innings: 0.92 (182/197)

Robin Uthappa’s IPL Salary Over the Years

YearTeamSalarySixes
IPL 2008MI$800,0009
IPL 2009RCB$800,000 (traded)3
IPL 2010RCB$800,00027
IPL 2011PWI$2.1 Million10
IPL 2012PWI$2.1 Million10
IPL 2013PWI$2.1 Million12
IPL 2014KKR$801,000 (INR 5 Crore)18
IPL 2015KKR$801,000 (INR 5 Crore)7
IPL 2016KKR$801,000 (INR 5 Crore)8
IPL 2017KKR$801,000 (INR 5 Crore)21
IPL 2018KKR$1 Million (INR 6.4 Crore)21
IPL 2019KKR$1 Million (INR 6.4 Crore)10
IPL 2020RR$421,500 (INR 3 Crore)7
IPL 2021CSK $421,500 (INR 3 Crore, Transferred)5
IPL 2022CSK$264,000 (INR 2 Crore)14
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15. Yuvraj Singh – 149 Sixes ($94,605)

Since it took about $14,096,100 for his 149 sixes, Yuvraj Singh cost his franchises about $95,605 per six in the IPL.

  • Teams: KXIP, PWI
  • Matches/Innings: 132/126
  • Runs (Balls): 2750 (2120)
  • Strike Rate (Sixes/Fours): 129.71 (149/217)

Average IPL Salary: $1.281 Million ($14,096,100 over 11 seasons)

  • Number of Balls Per Six: 14.23 (2120/149)
  • Number of Sixes Per Innings: 1.18 (149/126)

Yuvraj Singh’s IPL Salary Over the Years

YearTeamSalarySixes
IPL 2008KXIP$1.06 Million19
IPL 2009KXIP$1.06 Million16
IPL 2010KXIP$1.06 Million14
IPL 2011PWI$1.8 Million18
IPL 2012PWIWithdrawn
IPL 2013PWI$1.8 Million15
IPL 2014RCB$2.24 Million (INR 14 Crore)28
IPL 2015DD$2.56 Million (INR 16 Crore)10
IPL 2016SRH$1.03 Million (INR 7 Crore)13
IPL 2017SRH$1.03 Million (INR 7 Crore)8
IPL 2018KXIP$314,500 (INR 2 Crore)2
IPL 2019MI$141,600 (INR 1 Crore)6
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16. Shikhar Dhawan – 148 Sixes ($97,976 Per Six)

Since it took about $14,500,400 for his 148 sixes, Shikhar Dhawan cost his franchises about $97,976 per six in the IPL.

  • Teams: DD (Delhi Daredevils), MI, DC (Deccan Chargers), SRH, DC (Delhi Capitals), PBKS
  • Matches/Innings: 217/216
  • Runs (Balls): 6617 (5203)
  • Strike Rate (Sixes/Fours): 127.17 (148/750)

Average IPL Salary: $906,275 ($14,500,400 over 16 seasons)

  • Number of Balls Per Six: 35.16 (5203/148)
  • Number of Sixes Per Innings: 0.69 (148/216)

Shikhar Dhawan’s IPL Salary Over the Years

YearTeamSalarySixes
IPL 2008DD$50,0008
IPL 2009MI$50,000 (trade)0
IPL 2010MI$50,0003
IPL 2011DC$300,0007
IPL 2012DC$300,00018
IPL 2013DC$300,0005
IPL 2014SRH$2 Million (INR 12.5 Crore)7
IPL 2015SRH$2 Million (INR 12.5 Crore)6
IPL 2016SRH$2 Million (INR 12.5 Crore)8
IPL 2017SRH$2 Million (INR 12.5 Crore)9
IPL 2018SRH$817,600 (INR 5.2 Crore)14
IPL 2019DC$817,600 (INR 5.2 Crore, Transferred)11
IPL 2020DC$817,600 (INR 5.2 Crore)12
IPL 2021DC$817,600 (INR 5.2 Crore)16
IPL 2022PBKS1.09 Milllion (INR 8.25 Crore)12
IPL 2023PBKS1.09 Milllion (INR 8.25 Crore)12
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17. Rohit Sharma – 257 Sixes ($116,381 Per Six)

Since it took about $29,910,000 for his 257 sixes, Rohit Sharma cost his franchises about $116,381 per six in the IPL.

  • Teams: DC (Deccan Chargers), MI
  • Matches/Innings: 243/238
  • Runs (Balls): 6211 (4776)
  • Strike Rate (Sixes/Fours): 130.04 (257/554)

Rohit Sharma’s Average IPL Salary: $1.869 Million ($29,910,000 over 16 seasons)

  • Number of Balls Per Six: 18.58 (4776/258)
  • Number of Sixes Per Innings: 1.08 (257/238)

Rohit Sharma’s IPL Salary Over the Years

YearTeamSalarySixes
IPL 2008DC $750,00019
IPL 2009DC$750,00018
IPL 2010DC$750,00014
IPL 2011MI$2 Million13
IPL 2012MI$2 Million18
IPL 2013MI$2 Million28
IPL 2014MI$2 Million (INR 12.5 Crore)16
IPL 2015MI$2 Million (INR 12.5 Crore)21
IPL 2016MI$2 Million (INR 12.5 Crore)16
IPL 2017MI$2 Million (INR 12.5 Crore)9
IPL 2018MI$2.36 Million (INR 15 Crore)12
IPL 2019MI$2.36 Million (INR 15 Crore)10
IPL 2020MI$2.36 Million (INR 15 Crore)19
IPL 2021MI$2.36 Million (INR 15 Crore)14
IPL 2022MI$2.11 Million (INR 16 Crore)13
IPL 2023MI$2.11 Million (INR 16 Crore)17
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18. MS Dhoni – 250 Sixes ($119,280 Per Six)

Since it took about $29,820,000 for his 250 sixes, MS Dhoni cost his franchises about $119,280 per six in the IPL.

  • Teams: CSK, RPS
  • Matches/Innings: 250/218
  • Runs (Balls): 5082 (3739)
  • Strike Rate (Sixes/Fours): 135.91 (239/349)

MS Dhoni’s Average IPL Salary: $1.864 Million ($29,820,000 over 16 seasons)

  • Number of Balls Per Six: 14.96 (3739/250)
  • Number of Sixes Per Innings: 1.15 (250/218)

MS Dhoni’s IPL Salary Over the Years

YearTeamSalarySixes
IPL 2008CSK$1.5 Million15
IPL 2009CSK$1.5 Million9
IPL 2010CSK$1.5 Million8
IPL 2011CSK$1.8 Million23
IPL 2012CSK$1.8 Million9
IPL 2013CSK$1.8 Million25
IPL 2014CSK$2 Million (INR 12.5 Crore)20
IPL 2015CSK$2 Million (INR 12.5 Crore)17
IPL 2016RPS$1.65 Million (INR 12.5 Crore)14
IPL 2017RPS$1.65 Million (INR 12.5 Crore)16
IPL 2018CSK$2.36 Million (INR 15 Crore)30
IPL 2019CSK$2.36 Million (INR 15 Crore)23
IPL 2020CSK$2.36 Million (INR 15 Crore)7
IPL 2021CSK$2.36 Million (INR 15 Crore)3
IPL 2022CSK$1.59 Million (INR 12 Crore)10
IPL 2023CSK$1.59 Million (INR 12 Crore)10
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19. Virat Kohli – 234 Sixes ($120,470 Per Six)

Since it took about $16,560,000 for his 251 sixes, Virat Kohli cost his franchises about $120,470 per six in the IPL.

  • Teams: RCB
  • Matches/Innings: 237/229
  • Runs (Balls): 7263 (5586)
  • Strike Rate (Sixes/Fours): 130.02 (234/643)

Virat Kohli’s Average IPL Salary: $1.761 Million ($28,190,000 over 16 seasons)

  • Number of Balls Per Six: 23.87 (5586/234)
  • Number of Sixes Per Innings: 1.02 (234/229)

Also Read: Virat Kohli Net Worth 2023 (in Dollars USD and Indian Rupee INR): How Do Cricketers Earn Money?

Virat Kohli’s IPL Salary Over the Years

YearTeamSalarySixes
IPL 2008RCB$50,0004
IPL 2009RCB$50,0008
IPL 2010RCB$50,00012
IPL 2011RCB$1.8 Million16
IPL 2012RCB$1.8 Million9
IPL 2013RCB$1.8 Million22
IPL 2014RCB$2 Million (INR 12.5 Crore)16
IPL 2015RCB$2 Million (INR 12.5 Crore)23
IPL 2016RCB$2 Million (INR 12.5 Crore)38
IPL 2017RCB$2 Million (INR 12.5 Crore)11
IPL 2018RCB$2.67 Million (INR 17 Crore)18
IPL 2019RCB$2.67 Million (INR 17 Crore)13
IPL 2020RCB$2.67 Million (INR 17 Crore)11
IPL 2021RCB$2.67 Million (INR 17 Crore)9
IPL 2022RCB$1.98 Million (INR 15 Crore)8
IPL 2023RCB$1.98 Million (INR 15 Crore)16
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Final Thoughts

Some interesting revelations here.

Ambati Rayudu may probably be one of the steals of the IPL auctions!

Because Rayudu was an uncapped player for early part of his IPL career, his IPL salary was comparatively low to his contemporaries. He was a clutch player for both MI & CSK over the years and was worth every penny.

However, take this list with a grain of salt. The fact that Rohit Sharma, MS Dhoni, and Virat Kohli end at the bottom of the list is due to the fact that they were retained almost every time. We are only comparing dollars per six here, but these three provided their IPL franchises a lot more value—Leadership, Fours, Runs, Orange Caps, IPL Titles, brand value, fan loyalty, match winning performances, and much more.

Thanks for reading, until next time.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Who has hit the most sixes in the IPL?

Chris Gayle has hit the most sixes in the IPL (357), followed by Rohit Sharma (257) and AB De Villiers (251).Image of MS Dhoni shown with a caption, "IPL's most valuable six hitter?"

Who is the most valuable batter in the IPL?

Ambati Rayudu ($34,442), Chris Gayle ($37,808), and Jos Buttler ($43,812) have the best ratios of dollar per six in IPL history.Photo of Chris Gayle in the Background. Statistics shown for the most valuable IPL batters by number of sixes hit.

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An Open Letter to the ICC: 14 Points & Cricket’s League of Nations Proposal for Survival of the Sport

In 1918, US President Woodrow Wilson gave a speech in the US Congress that would be regarded as the “Fourteen Points.” It proposed potential resolutions to end the ‘Great War’ (World War I), outlined how the world could move towards peace and prevent future wars, and was a key factor during the Treaty of Versailles.

Now I know what you may be thinking. What kind of comparison is this? Cricket is not war!

It definitely isn’t, but we can all agree that cricket has its share of problems.

Two years ago, I wrote an article about 15 Problems that will plague cricket in the next decade. It’s time to provide actionable solutions and remedy some of those problems.

Background – The Economics of Cricket

As much as we don’t like to talk about it, money is the center of most issues facing cricket.

Over the past year, I have worked on investigating approximately how much money it takes to host a Test match, why teams like New Zealand lose money, and learn about the economics of modern-day cricket. This includes:

Yesterday, the West Indies and England reminded us how special Test cricket truly is. The ebbs and flows, last day drama, the inspiration of an injured Shamar Joseph and Jack Leach fighting for their countries, the comeback of Tom Hartley, the camaraderie between the teams, and much, much more.

It reminded me why I started watching cricket in the first place, and I would love more of days like yesterday.

Hence, without further ado, here are my Fourteen Points to help preserve Test cricket, reduce the conflicts in the current cricketing calendar, and help fuel the growth of cricket in smaller nations.

Table of Contents

I. Creation of the ICC Test Match Fund

A Test match fund shall be formed from ICC’s annual budget to support the endeavors of Test cricket around the world. This budget shall, at a minimum, include match fees (players, support staff, ground staff, umpires, administrators), minimum set of cameras to support the DRS (decision review system), miscellaneous finances (hotel, food, and travel), advertising & marketing costs, and all such costs which shall be deemed necessary and proper for carrying into execution a proper Test match. The distribution of the budget shall be approximately proportional to the number of Tests a cricketing nation hosts per year.

How will it work?

In 2015, the Test Match fund was pondered, where the ICC would offer $12.5 million to the non-Big 3 Test playing countries to support Test matches over a few years.

This idea, however, never materialized. In our research, we found that it takes anywhere from $350,000-$1.4 million to host just a single one Test match, which is often a burden on the smaller nations. If a team hosts 2 three-match Test series in a year, that could incur a cost ranging from $2 million-$8.5 million per year.

Potential Problems

Even at the lower estimates, $2 million for 12 Test playing nations would cost the ICC about $24 million per year. That is a lot of money.

This will be a huge effort on the part of the ICC, which may require additional sponsorships, broadcast rights expansions, etc.

To start off this process, the ICC Test match fund could be piloted among the cricketing nations who are losing money to host a Test (ex: New Zealand, South Africa, Sri Lanka, West Indies, Pakistan, etc.).

Who Said What?

“Unless the boards change the economic model, I don’t think Test cricket will thrive outside of the Big 3.”

Johnny Grave, Cricket West Indies’ CEO

II. Establishment of the Minimum Test Match Fees

An adequate minimum Test match fees shall be established to players across all nations for both women’s & men’s Test cricket, the monetary value of which should be updated every two years based on inflation and market economics. Boards are free to provide additional bonuses to their players.

How Will it Work?

Currently, India pays its men’s Test players $18,800 per Test, Australia pays about $12,500-$17,725 USD per Test, and England pays its players around $17,600. On the other hand, a New Zealand men’s Test match fee is about $6,600 USD.

The ICC will need to setup a committee and decide what a decent minimum Test match fee is and then work with each of the cricket boards to split duties on minimum fees.

For example, if we decide that $ 17,600 (like England) is a good enough Test match fee and NZ cricket board are already paying their players $6,600, then the ICC would jump in and make up the deficit of $11,000 per Test per player. Hence, the Big 3 may not need support from the ICC (and will be allowed to pay their players bonuses on top of the minimum fee), but the ICC would need to help the other countries out.

Potential Problems

Once again, we are asking ICC to bear a potentially high cost, but does the ICC even have this much money?

If not, how can they bring in more money? If this causes the ICC to host more World Cups and tournaments, then this will crowd the already crowded cricket calendar. We do not want to create more issues to solve one problem.

Who Said What

South Africa sending a second-string squad to New Zealand in favor of a strong domestic SA20 franchise tournament is now a well-documented phenomenon and caused reactions from several players like Steve Waugh.

“We’ve got to figure out a way for them [other countries] to be incentivized to play international and particularly Test cricket. That requires transparency from all cricket boards around the world to try to figure out how to pay the players the best way they can.”

– Usman Khawaja

“…Similarly to save Test wicket they should introduce standard match fee for all the boards, so that all players of Test cricket nations can have the same match fee.”

Mohammad Hafeez

III. Introduction of Test Match Windows

Two Test match windows, one each for the Northern & Southern hemispheres respectively, shall be implemented for three months of the year.

How Will it Work?

A few people have suggested having 3-month window where only Test cricket is played. However, I think this is an incomplete solution since the Northern and Southern hemispheres have different seasons for cricket.

What could happen is from May-July, there should be a window to play Tests in England, West Indies, and the subcontinent nations while December-February should have a window for Test cricket in New Zealand, South Africa, and Australia. In these windows, we may simultaneously see the Ashes, Ind-SA Tests, and NZ-Pak Tests for example. So the focus of the fan base is solely on Test cricket.

Now we cannot stop franchise cricket for six months, so what can be done?

We can customize the window per nation. For example, when a country is hosting or touring for Test cricket within those two larger windows, they are not allowed to host a franchise league. This will help avoid clashes that we are seeing with South Africa and the SA20. On the flip side, leagues like the BBL can benefit because the BBL will have all their international players to choose from.

Potential Problems

This will definitely cause backlash by the franchises because prime time will be taken away from them.

For example, this rule would mean The Hundred cannot be scheduled in the summer months when Test cricket takes priority. This is the time that students have vacations, the weather is decent, and there is time to spend with family. The broadcasters may also suffer due to lower television ratings.

Who Said What

IV. Abolishment of the Bilateral ODI Series

The bilateral ODI series shall be abolished from the cricket calendar.

How Will it Work?

As simple as, no more bilateral ODI series.

Don’t worry, I am not advocating the ‘Death of ODI cricket’ or anything like that. We saw in the 2023 ODI World Cup that fans still enjoy ODI cricket albeit in a smaller dose. Removing ODI bilaterals will provide space in the calendar to accommodate Test cricket, franchise leagues, and qualification matches (more on this, a few sections later).

Potential Problems

Loss of sponsorships and advertising revenues for host countries.

V. Abolishment of the Bilateral T20I Series

The bilateral T20I series shall be abolished from the cricket calendar.

How Will it Work?

Read point IV. Same as above.

This year, India will only have the 3-match T20I series against Afghanistan and the IPL to choose its players for the World Cup. The franchise tournaments will be enough to assess the player pool for T20 World Cups.

Potential Problems

India does not allow their players to play in foreign leagues, so players will not have opportunities to improve and fight for their places in the World Cups.

VI. Transformation of the two-year World Test Championship cycle into a Concentrated Test World Cup

Every four years, the league of Test nations shall assemble to play in a Test World Cup during the two 3-month Test windows. The top eight ranked teams shall compete, four winners proceed to a round-robin semi-final, and the Top 2 compete in the Best of 3 final series at a pre-determined venue.

How Will it Work?

Four 3-match series will occur for the Top 8 ranked teams during the first six months of the year in two different neutral countries (ex: Aus v WI (#1 v#8), Ind v SL (#2 v #7), Eng v Pak (#3 v #6), SA v NZ (#4 v #5)).

The four winners will then play 6 Tests in a round-robin format in the ‘Final Stage’ of this Test World Cup. The Top 2 teams will then play a 3-match series for the World Cup Final.

Note: During this Test World Cup year, regular bilateral Test series will not take place since this will take place during the Test windows.

Potential Problems

The teams that did not qualify in the Top 8 or lost in the first stage may not play much Test cricket that year.

Who Said What

VII: Two-Tiered Test League with Relegation & Promotion

Relegation and Promotion shall be established in Test cricket that will feed into the Test Match World Cup. Teams will be promoted and relegated at the end of every two-year cycle.

How Will it Work?

The 12-Test playing nations will be divided into two brackets (#1-6 in Bracket A and #7-12 in Bracket B). At the end of each two-year league, the bottom two of Bracket A will be demoted to Bracket B and vice-versa.

The detailed rules are outlined here: Relegation & Promotion Proposal in World Test Championship. Each team will play 18 Tests and 5 series during this time (against each member of their bracket).

The top eight-teams (all 6 teams in Bracket A and top 2 of Bracket B) will compete in the Test World Cup.

Potential Problems

Since we are proposing Test match windows, some windows may have too much Test cricket if that’s even possible.

VIII: 4-Day 3 Match Series instead of 2 Tests

The two-match Test series shall no longer be in existence. If for some reason, due to calendar conflicts, financial reasons, or unforeseen circumstances, there is only space for 15-20 days, then a three-match four-day Test series shall take place with the approval of the cricket boards of the interested parties.

How Will it Work?

If the Test match fund and calendar problems are solved with the above solutions, then there will not be a need for a 2-Test series (since teams will have enough money to host Tests).

However, if the situation arises that only 2-Tests are possible, then instead a 3-match 4-day Test series should take place. This will only add two days to the overall match time and maybe an additional week for the overall tour.

Potential Problems

This could result in too many draws if multiple teams agree on this approach.

Who Said What

“I’m not sure whether it’s changing it to four-day Test matches, so you can have an extra day to make sure that you play that third Test match.”

– Faf du Plessis

IX. Advertising Revenue and ICC Funding for County Cricket, Sheffield Shield, Ranji, and other domestic four-day tournaments.

The cricket boards will have to allocate their respective annual budgets to the betterment of domestic cricket. This includes, but is not limited to, advertising, recruiting, providing better facilities, etc. The ICC shall subsidize cricketing boards with a poor financial situation.

How Will it Work?

Franchise cricket is popular because the best players play in these leagues and sponsorship/TV revenue is high. On the other hand, County Cricket is shown on some YouTube channels, if at all.

The ICC should have a mandate to oversee that cricket boards are actively publicizing domestic cricket. This could be done by providing boards additional capital for domestic tournaments, having free to air channels, or by marketing domestic tournaments on social media channels.

Potential Problems

This could take additional manpower and resource, which will increase the costs of all parties involved.

X: Mandatory Practice Games with Similar Pitches

Each visiting team will be provided at least one practice match (for a 3-Test series) and two practice matches (for a series with 4 or more Tests). An impartial inspector from the ICC shall monitor practice pitches to ensure they are closely aligned with the pitches that the series will offer.

How Will it Work?

I have no problems with India coming up with rank turners or South Africa’s bounce troubling batters. I do, however, have a problem with multiple Tests finishing within two to three days and the lack of practice matches.

England have gone to India for a 5-match Test series without a practice match!

What should happen are at least 2 mandatory practice 4-day matches on pitches with similar conditions. If India plan on putting up rank turners, they need to make rank turners for these practice matches. If the series will have a variety of surfaces (for example, Dharamsala and Chennai), then the two practice matches need to have different surfaces. The ICC need to get involved as the impartial spectator to ensure consistency in pitches.

Potential Problems

This could mean longer tours for visiting teams and time away from home.

XI. Revival of the ODI Super League, Revamping of Qualification Systems & ICC Rankings

The ODI & T20 World Cup qualification systems shall be revamped and the ODI Super League shall be revived. No country, with the exception of the host nation, will be guaranteed a place in an ICC tournament. The space provided by the abolishment of bilateral series will be replaced by qualifying rounds that feed into the ODI Super League and World Cup qualifications.

How Will it Work?

The ODI Super League shall be revived for the benefit of ‘Associate’ nations like the Netherlands and Scotland.

Unlike the first edition of the ODI Super League, the Super League will be divided into a few groups (for example, 18-team Super League with 3 groups of 6). Every few months, a country will hold a Qualification round to play some of the matches. After a couple of rotations, each team in the group have played against each other twice (at least 10 matches per team before the World Cup).

These matches will be all be a part of World Cup qualification. No additional friendly bilateral games.

Potential Problems

Scheduling could be a problem with the various franchise leagues going around.

XII. Staggered ODI & T20 World Cups every 2 years, Removal of the ICC Champions Trophy

Each ICC World Cup tournament for both men’s & women’s cricket shall be held every four years, staggered by two years for the format. The Test World Cups will occur in the years there is no bilateral World Cups.

How Will it Work?

There are too many World Cups happening now. T20 World Cups in 2021 & 2022, an ODI World Cup in 2023, and another T20 WC coming up in 2024.

That’s an overkill. Rather, we can have ODI World Cups in 2027, 2031, 2035, etc. while T20 World Cups are hosted in 2029, 2033, 2037, etc. – also every four years. Then there will be space for the Test World Cup in 2028, 2032, 2036, etc.

This should also be implemented in the women’s game (One idea could be to stagger all 4 – 2027 Men’s ODI, 2028 WODI, 2029 – MT20, 2030 – WT20, etc.).

Potential Problems

Players might retire earlier if they know they cannot make it to the next ICC tournament.

XIII. Maximum Leagues Cap for Nationally Contracted Players

If a player is nationally contracted by their national cricket boards, they are limited to a maximum of three leagues (IPL, domestic league, and one other) per year or four leagues per year (if no IPL contract provided) or risk being fined their match fees. If a player does not have a national contract, they are not obligated to follow this limit.

How Will it Work?

We can come up with a compromise so that nationally contracted players can play a maximum of 3 leagues per year (including the IPL), any 4 leagues (if no IPL deals), and no restrictions if without a contract.

If Test windows and minimum Test match fees is implemented, then this should benefit both international cricket and the players themselves.

Potential Problems

Players may not sign the national contract at all and be franchise freelancers if that benefits them in the long run.

XIV: Re-Establish Champions League, Limit Expansion of the IPL

The Indian Premier League (IPL) shall not expand beyond the three-month window it is currently provided. The franchises are free to invest in other leagues around the world and a one-month window will be allocated for an annual Champions League.

How Will it Work?

It is clear that IPL franchises are starting to own stakes in other leagues. In the past, the Champions League did not provide value because a single player would have conflicts over multiple franchise but end up playing for their IPL teams.

If the IPL team starts doing year long contracts (for example, the same player plays for MI, MI Cape Town, MI NY, etc.), then there shouldn’t be a conflict of interest as before.

Potential Problems

For yet another competition to be in the cricket calendar, the IPL has to stop at the 10 teams, 3-month format. If the IPL is any longer, international cricket may cease to exist.

Final Thoughts

I was trying to write this article for a couple of weeks but for some reason, couldn’t find the words and ideas. But on a day where Shamar Joseph and Tom Hartley created history and Test cricket came to life, the idea just magically flowed through.

Much like Woodrow Wilson’s Fourteen points and the League of Nations (precursor to the United Nations), I fully expect the ICC to not pay attention to any of this and lead to major chasms in cricket in the coming years (much like the US themselves did not join the League of Nations, thereby weakened it, and ultimately were not able to prevent World War II).

This article may sound a bit quixotic in nature, but we have to start somewhere, don’t we? The world can only change if conversations begin.

The future of cricket is at stake. Will the ICC do something about it?

What are your thoughts? I want to know, comment below! How would you solve the problems that cricket faces today?

If you like reading about potential solutions to problems in cricket, do read the following:

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What is the Salary of a Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) Cricketer in Bangladesh? (Updated 2024)

Today we will discuss the salary of a Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) player in the West Indies.

With the great Bangladesh generation of the Bangladesh comprising of Shakib, Tamim, Mahmudullah, Liton, and more—the BPL has generated lots of hype over the years.

However, there’s one question on every cricket fan’s mind: just how much do these players make?

BPL Salary – By the Numbers

  • The average salary range of a Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) player is $20,472-$52,969. The estimated maximum salary cap for the entire BPL ranges from $2.6 million-$6.6 Million for about 127 players, divided among 7 teams.
  • The average salary for a domestic Bangladesh Premier League player is about $17,000-$37,000 (estimated range of $ 1.2 million-$2.6 million for a total of 71 domestic players). The average salary for an overseas BPL cricketer is about $25,000-$71,000 (estimated range of $1.4 million-$4 million for 56 signed overseas players).
  • Compared to other leagues, the BPL ranks at #9 in the richest cricket leagues (according to average salaries). In other words, the BPL is the third poorest league by average player salaries after the Abu Dhabi T10 League & the Sri Lanka Premier League (SLPL).

Also Read: Why Shakib And Co are the True Fab 5 of this Era, Gentleman’s Game No More: Shakib Al Hasan & Ollie Robinson Highlight Larger Disciplinary Issue

Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) Draft – How Much Was Each Local Draft Pick?

CategorySalary Amounts – $USD (BDT)
Category A$72,897 (BDT 80 Lakh)
Category B$45,561 (BDT 50 Lakh)
Category C$27,337 (BDT 30 Lakh)
Category D$18,224 (BDT 20 Lakh)
Category E$13,668 (BDT 15 Lakh)
Category F$9,112 (BDT 10 Lakh)
Category G$4,556 (BDT 5 Lakh)

Note: We use the conversion, $1 US Dollar = 109.77 Bangladeshi Taka (BDT) as of 1/18/2024.

Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) Overseas Signings

CategorySalary Amounts – $USD
Category A$80,000
Category B$60,000
Category C$40,000
Category D$30,000
Category E$20,000

*The draft salary amounts include tax

BPL Draft Picks – Salary of Bangladesh Premier League Player

Note: We have provided ranges because signings (both local & overseas) and retention/transfer amounts are not disclosed.

However, the minimum and maximum for player signings will align with the category table above. Hence, a local player signing can range from $4,556-$72,897 (5-80 Lakh BDT) and an overseas player signing can range from $20,000-$80,000.

The number of players in the BPL is also highly variable due to the clashes with the BBL, SA20, and ILT20 (so there are lots of replacements/players that will only play for a few games).

Also Read: What is the Salary of ILT20 player (International League T20) in the UAE?, What is the Salary of a SA20 player in South Africa?

1. Chattogram Challengers ($350,000-$650,000)

  • Team Salary Cap Estimate: $347,685-$647,685
    • $177,685 (Local Draft)
    • $70,000 (Overseas Draft), $100,000-$400,000 (Overseas Signing Salary Estimate)
  • Number of Local Players: 10
  • Number of Overseas Players: 7

Chattogram Challengers Draft Salaries – Overseas Players

Overseas Signings: Mohammad Haris, Najibullah Zadran, Mohammad Hasnain, Stephen Eskinazi, Bilal Khan

PlayerCategorySalary
Muhammad WaseemC$40,000
Curtis CampherD$30,000

Chattogram Challengers Draft Salaries – Local Players

PlayerCategorySalary
Shuvagata HomD$18,224 (BDT 20 Lakh)
Ziaur RahmanD$18,224 (BDT 20 Lakh)
NihaduzzamanD$18,224 (BDT 20 Lakh)
Shohidul IslamD$18,224 (BDT 20 Lakh)
Tanzid Hasan TamimD$18,224 (BDT 20 Lakh)
Al-Amin HossainC$27,337 (BDT 30 Lakh)
Shykat AliD$18,224 (BDT 20 Lakh)
ImranuzzamanE$13,668 (BDT 15 Lakh)
Shahadat Hossain DipuE$13,668 (BDT 15 Lakh)
Salauddin SakilE$13,668 (BDT 15 Lakh)

2. Comilla Victorians ($425,000-$1.48 Million)

  • Team Salary Cap: $424,019-$1,477,383
    • $145,795 (Local Draft), $18,224-$291,588 (Local Signings Salary Estimate)
    • $260,000-$1,040,000 (Overseas Signings Salary Estimate)
  • Number of Local Players: 10
  • Number of Overseas Players: 13

Overseas Signings: Johnson Charles, Iftikhar Ahmed, Khushdil Shah, Mohammad Rizwan, Moeen Ali, Rakheem Cornwall, Sunil Narine, Rashid Khan, Andre Russell, Matthew Forde, Naseem Shah, Noor Ahmad, Zaman Khan

Local Signed/Retained Players: Liton Das, Towhid Hridoy, Mustafizur Rahman, Tanvir Islam

Comilla Victorians Draft Salaries – Local Players

PlayerCategorySalary
Imrul KayesB$45,561 (BDT 50 Lakh)
Jaker AliC$27,337 (BDT 30 Lakh)
Mahidul Islam AnkonD$18,224 (BDT 20 Lakh)
Mrittunjoy ChowdhuryC$27,337 (BDT 30 Lakh)
Rishad HossainE$13,668 (BDT 15 Lakh)
Musfik HasanE$13,668 (BDT 15 Lakh)

3. Durdanto Dhaka ($277,000-$730,000)

  • Team Salary Cap: $276,683-$730,047
    • $118,459 (Local Draft), $18,224- $291,588 (Local Signings Salary Estimate)
    • $80,000 (Overseas Draft), $60,000-$240,000 (Overseas Signings Salary Estimate)
  • Number of Local Players: 10
  • Number of Overseas Players: 5

Overseas Signings: Saim Ayub, Lahiru Samarakoon, Usman Qadir

Local Signings/Retentions: Mosaddek Hossain, Arafat Sunny, Shoriful Islam, Taskin Ahmed

Duranto Dhaka Draft Salaries – Overseas Players

PlayerCategorySalary
Sadeera SamarawickramaC$40,000
Chaturanga de SilvaC$40,000

Duranto Dhaka Draft Salaries – Local Players

PlayerCategorySalary
Irfan SukkurC$27,337 (BDT 30 Lakh)
Mohammad NaimC$27,337 (BDT 30 Lakh)
Saif HassanC$27,337 (BDT 30 Lakh)
Alauddin BabuD$18,224 (BDT 20 Lakh)
SM MeherobG$4,556 (BDT 5 Lakh)
Sabbir HossainE$13,668 (BDT 15 Lakh)

4. Fortune Barishal ($385,000-$1 Million)

  • Team Salary Cap: $385,023-$1,010,046
    • $191,355 (Local Draft), $13,668-$218,691 (Local Signings Salary Estimate)
    • $40,000 (Overseas Draft), $140,000-$560,000 (Overseas Signings Salary Estimate)
  • Number of Local Players: 10
  • Number of Overseas Players: 8

Overseas Signings: Fakhar Zaman, Ibrahim Zadran, Shoaib Malik, Paul Stirling, Abbas Afridi, Yannic Cariah, Mohammad Amir

Local Signings/Retentions: Tamim Iqbal, Mahmudullah, Mehidy Hasan Miraz

Fortune Barishal Draft Salaries – Overseas Players

PlayerCategorySalary
Dunith WellalageC$40,000

Fortune Barishal Draft Salaries – Local Players

PlayerCategorySalary
Mushfiqur RahimA$72,897 (BDT 80 Lakh)
Soumya SarkarD$18,224 (BDT 20 Lakh)
Mohammad SaifuddinC$27,337 (BDT 30 Lakh)
Kamrul IslamD$18,224 (BDT 20 Lakh)
Khaled AhmedC$27,337 (BDT 30 Lakh)
Rakibul HasanE$13,668 (BDT 15 Lakh)
Pritom KumarE$13,668 (BDT 15 Lakh)

5. Khulna Tigers ($476,000-$853,000)

  • Team Salary Cap: $475,912-$852,594
    • $186,800 (Local Draft), $9,112-$145,794 (Local Signings Salary Estimate)
    • $200,000 (Overseas Draft), $80,000-$320,000 (Overseas Signings Salary Estimate)
  • Number of Local Players: 10
  • Number of Overseas Players: 7

Overseas Signings: Evin Lewis, Dhananjaya de Silva, Faheem Ashraf, Mohammad Wasim

Local Signings/Retentions: Nahidul Islam, Nasum Ahmed

Khulna Tigers Draft Salaries – Overseas Players

PlayerCategorySalary
Shai HopeA$80,000
Dasun ShanakaA$80,000
Kasun RajithaC$40,000

Khulna Tigers Draft Salaries – Local Players

PlayerCategorySalary
Akbar AliD$18,224 (BDT 20 Lakh)
Anamul HaqueE$13,668 (BDT 15 Lakh)
Mahmudul Hasan JoyC$27,337 (BDT 30 Lakh)
Parvez Hossain EmonE$13,668 (BDT 15 Lakh)
Afif HossainB$45,561 (BDT 50 Lakh)
Mukidul IslamC$27,337 (BDT 30 Lakh)
Rubel HossainC$27,337 (BDT 30 Lakh)
Habibur Rahman SohanE$13,668 (BDT 15 Lakh)

6. Rangpur Riders ($346,000-$1 Million)

  • Team Salary Cap: $345,794-$1,030,817
    • $132,126 (Local Draft), $13,668-$218,691 (Local Signings Salary Estimate)
    • $40,000 (Overseas Draft), $160,000-$640,000 (Overseas Signings Salary Estimate)
  • Number of Local Players: 10
  • Number of Overseas Players: 9

Overseas Signings: Babar Azam, Brandon King, Nicholas Pooran, Azmatullah Omarzai, Wanindu Hasaranga, Ihsanullah, Matheesha Pathirana, Yasir Mohammad

Local Signings/Retentions: Nurul Hasan, Mahedi Hasan, Hasan Mahmud

Rangpur Riders Draft Salaries – Overseas Players

PlayerCategorySalary
Michael RipponC$40,000

Rangpur Riders Draft Salaries – Local Players

PlayerCategorySalary
Rony TaludkarB$45,561 (BDT 50 Lakh)
Fazle MahmudD$18,224 (BDT 20 Lakh)
Hasan MuradE$13,668 (BDT 15 Lakh)
Shamim HossainC$27,337 (BDT 30 Lakh)
Abu HaiderD$18,224 (BDT 20 Lakh)
Ashiqur ZamanG$4,556 (BDT 5 Lakh)
Ripon MondolG$4,556 (BDT 5 Lakh)

7. Sylhet Strikers ($359,000-$872,000)

  • Team Salary Cap: $358,575-$871,939
    • $150,351 (Local Draft), $18,224- $291,588 (Local Signings Salary Estimate)
    • $110,000 (Overseas Draft), $80,000-$320,000 (Overseas Signings Salary Estimate)
  • Number of Local Players: 11
  • Number of Overseas Players: 7

Overseas Signings: Dushan Hemantha, Samit Patel, Richard Ngarava, George Scrimshaw

Local Signings/Retentions: Najmul Hossain Shanto, Zakir Hasan, Mashrafe Mortaza, Tanzim Hasan Sakib

Sylhet Strikers Draft Salaries – Overseas Players

PlayerCategorySalary
Ryan BurlB$60,000
Harry TectorE$20,000
Ben CuttingD$30,000

Sylhet Strikers Draft Salaries – Local Players

PlayerCategorySalary
Mohammad MithunC$27,337 (BDT 30 Lakh)
Yasir AliC$27,337 (BDT 30 Lakh)
Ariful HaqueD$18,224 (BDT 20 Lakh)
Nayeem HasanC$27,337 (BDT 30 Lakh)
Rejaur Rahman RajaD$18,224 (BDT 20 Lakh)
Shafiqul IslamD$18,224 (BDT 20 Lakh)
Jawad Mohammad RoyenE$13,668 (BDT 15 Lakh)

Final Thoughts

The theory of evolution by Charles Darwin revolves around the idea of ‘Survival of the Fittest.’

A decade ago, the Bangladesh Premier League was a decent league that attracted some talent from around the world.

Fast forward to 2024 with ILT20 & SA20 pairing with the IPL and paying their players loads of money, the BPL is not thriving. The mismanagement of the league, lack of DRS, discipline issues, and lack of availability does not help either.

Will the BPL survive? What do you think?

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) – Salary of Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) player

What is the average salary for a Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) player in Bangladesh?

The average salary range of a Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) player is $20,472-$52,969. The estimated maximum salary cap for the entire BPL ranges from $2.6 million-$6.6 Million for about 127 players, divided among 7 teams.

Is Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) the richest cricket league in the world?

No, the BPL is the 9th richest league in the world by player salaries (or the third poorest league) with the IPL still standing at #1.

Who was the most expensive player in the BPL 2024 draft?

Mushfiqur Rahim was the most expensive player in the 2024 Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) draft. He was the only category A player priced at 80 Lakh BDT ($72,897).

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What is the Salary of ILT20 player (International League T20) in the UAE? (Updated 2024)

Today we will discuss the salary of International League T20 (ILT20) player in the UAE.

The league has generated enormous hype due to the salary they pay their players. Will this threaten to collapse the international cricket calendar.

How much do these players make? Can the ILT20 compete with the IPL?

ILT20 Salary – By the Numbers

  • The average salary of an International League T20 (ILT20) player is $138,888 (maximum 18 players in the squad with a maximum purse of $2.5 million). Hence, the maximum salary cap for the entire ILT20 was $15 million for a maximum of 108 players, divided among 6 teams.
  • Each team has allocated a purse ranging from $1.5 million (minimum wage bill) up to $2.5 million (maximum wage bill) to acquire their 18 players (maximum 12 overseas players). The maximum wage bill includes a $500,000 loyalty or signing-on bonus as well as a $500,000 bid purse per team that can be distributed among the players on top of their wage slots.
  • The maximum an ILT20 player can earn is up to $450,000 ($340,000 is the maximum wage and another $110,000 can come from the signing on bonus).
  • Zee Entertainment Enterprises signed a ten-year $100-$120 million deal with the Emirates Cricket Board (ECB) for the media broadcasting rights.
  • Compared to other leagues, the ILT20 ranks at #2 in the richest cricket leagues (according to average salaries).

The International League T20 (ILT20) – How Much Was Each Wage Slot?

The second season of the ILT20 will run from 19 January-17 February 2024 in the UAE. This time around, these matches have been granted official List A status. In any case, here are the wage slots for the 18-men squad in the ILT20 league.

Wage SlotsSalary Amounts (Minimum)
Slot 1$340,000
Slot 2$260,000
Slot 3 $220,000
Slots 4-5 $140,000
Slot 6 $100,000
Slots 7-8$60,000
Slots 9-10$40,000
Slots 11-12$20,000
Slots 13-18 $10,000

ILT20 Retained Players and Squads – Salary of International League T20 Player

Another reason the ILT20 has garnered interest is because of its overseas player limit. The ILT20 has instilled a limit of nine overseas players in the XI. This is much more extreme than the 4-5 we see in the other teams.

This is how the teams stack up:

1. Abu Dhabi Knight Riders

  • Retained Players: Sunil Narine, Andre Russell, Joe Clarke, Charith Asalanka, Sabir Ali, Ali Khan, Matiullah Khan, Marchant de Lange
  • Squad: Laurie Evans, Sam Hain, Michael Pepper, Alishan Sharafu, Ravi Bopara, Brandon McMullen, David Willey, Adhitya Shetty, Josh Little, Sabir Ali, Matiullah Khan, Jake Lintott

2. Desert Vipers

  • Retained Players: Wanindu Hasaranga, Alex Hales, Tom Curran, Colin Munro, Sherfane Rutherford, Luke Wood, Matheesha Pathirana, Rohan Mustafa, Sheldon Cottrell, Dinesh Chandimal, Gus Atkinson* (withdrawn), Ali Naseer
  • Squad: Azam Khan, Adam Hose, Michael Jones, Bas de Leede, Shadab Khan, Aryan Lakra, Karthik Meiyappan, Tymal Mills, Shaheen Shah Afridi

3. Dubai Capitals

  • Retained Players: Joe Root, Sikandar Raza, Rovman Powell, Dushmantha Chameera, Raja Akifullah Khan
  • Squad: Vritya Aravind, Sam Billings, Rahul Chopra, Max Holden, Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Sadeera Samarawickrama, David Warner, Mohammad Mohsin, Dasun Shanaka, Roelof van der Merwe, Akif Raja, Nuwan Thurshara, Andrew Tye, Mark Wood, Haider Ali

4. Gulf Giants

  • Retained Players: Shimron Hetmyer, Chris Jordan, James Vince, Jamie Overton, Chris Lynn, Aayan Khan, Sanchit Sharma, Richard Gleeson, Carlos Brathwaite, Rehan Ahmed, Gerhard Erasmus
  • Squad: Jordan Cox, Jamie Smith, Usman Khan, Aayan Afzal Khan, Dominic Drakes, Karim Janat, Mujeeb Ur Rahman*, Saurabh Netravalkar, Sanchit Sharma, Zuhaib Zubair

*Mujeeb is banned from ILT20 for a season or two due to a breach in contract

5. MI Emirates

  • Retained Players: Kieron Pollard, Dwayne Bravo, Nicholas Pooran, Muhammad Waseem, Daniel Mousley, Trent Boult, Zahoor Khan, Fazalhaq Farooqi, Jordan Thompson, Will Smeed, McKenny Clarke, Andre Fletcher
  • Squad: Asif Khan, Kusal Perera, Ambati Rayudu, Corey Anderson, Odean Smith, Akeal Hosein, Nosthush Kenjige, Muhammad Rohid, Vijayakanth Viyaskanth, Waqar Salamkheil, Zahoor Khan

6. Sharjah Warriors

  • Retained Players: Chris Woakes, Junaid Siddique, Mark Deyal, Joe Denly, Tom Kohler-Cadmore, Muhammad Jawadullah
  • Squad: Basil Hameed, Johnson Charles, Martin Guptill, Kusal Mendis, Sean Williams, James Fuller, Lewis Gregory, Nilansh Keswani, Daniel Sams, Dilshan Madushanka, Qais Ahmad, Chris Sole, Mahesh Theekshana, Mark Watt

Which team are you supporting?

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Final Thoughts

Cricket is at a breaking point. We have said this time and time again.

We are now at an extremely crucial juncture in cricket’s history. Not only is international cricket competing with franchise leagues for a spot in the calendar, the T20 leagues themselves are at odds with each other.

The SA20, ILT20, BBL, BPL, and New Zealand’s Super Smash are all competing for top talent between December and February, after which the PSL and IPL take over. Which leagues will survive?

We do not know, but international cricket may not. Test cricket (outside of the Big 3), definitely, will not.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) – Salary of International League T20 (ILT20) player

What is the average salary for a International League T20 (ILT20) player in the UAE?

The average salary of an International League T20 (ILT20) player is $138,888 (maximum 18 players in the squad with a maximum purse of $2.5 million).

Is International League T20 (ILT20) the richest cricket league in the world?

No, the ILT20 is the second richest cricket league in the world after the Indian Premier League (IPL).

Who was the most expensive player in the 2024 ILT20 competition?

The ILT20 offered top players like David Warner up to $450,000 for the ILT20 competition.

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What is the Salary of a SA20 player in South Africa? (Updated 2024)

Today we will discuss the salary of a SA20 player in South Africa.

After years of failing to develop a T20 league, it looks like South Africa finally have a competition that will survive (with the help of the IPL franchises, of course).

However, with Test match tour to NZ being deprioritized due to SA20, there is one question in everyone’s mind: just how much do these players make?

SA20 Salary – By the Numbers

  • The average salary of a South Africa T20 League (SA20) player is $110,000 (maximum 19 players in the squad with a maximum purse of 39.1 million South African Rands or $2.09 Million USD). The salary cap in the 2024 SA20 season increased from R. 34 million to R. 39.1 million.
  • The maximum salary cap for the entire SA20 was $12.55 Million, for a maximum of 114 players, divided among 6 teams.
  • Compared to other leagues, the SA20 ranks at #3 in the richest cricket leagues (according to average salaries).

The South Africa T20 League (SA20) – What is the Average SA20 Salary?

*Note: The amounts shown below are average auction prices. Since pre-auction signing salaries are undisclosed, some of those players are probably earning much higher amounts since the average salary of a SA20 player is $110,000.

Also, the wildcard picks have a minimum salary of R. 175,000, but this can be outside the salary purse.

SA20 TeamAverage Auction Salary Amounts
Durban Super Giants$86,550
Joburg Super Kings$98,640
MI Cape Town$63,270
Paarl Royals$71,620
Pretoria Capitals$95,200
Sunrisers Eastern Cape$106,030

We use the conversion, $1 USD = 18.69 South African Rand (as of 1/7/2024)

SA20 Auction Picks – Salary of South Africa League T20

Now we summarize the salaries for each team based on both the 2023 SA20 Auction as well as the 2024 mini-auction.

If you’re interested in learning about the 2023 major auction as it happened, check this article on the Key Takeaways from the 2023 SA20 Auction.

Note: For replacements, we show the price the original player was auctioned for.

1. Durban Super Giants Player Salaries

  • Average DSG Auction Price: $86,550 (about $1,038,600 spent on 12 players)

Total Number of Squad Players: 18

  • Most Expensive Player: Dwaine Pretorius ($219,000)

Pre-Auction Picks: Quinton de Kock, Kyle Mayers, Reece Topley, Prenelan Subrayen, Naveen-ul-Haq, Bhanuka Rajapaksa

Wildcard: Nicholas Pooran

PlayerSA20 Salary (in South Africa Rands)SA20 Salary (in USD $)
Keshav MaharajR. 2,500,000$134,000
Heinrich Klaasen R. 4,500,000$240,000
Matthew BreetzkeR. 175,000$9,400
Keshav MaharajR. 2,500,000$134,000
Wiaan MulderR. 1,900,000$102,000
JJ SmutsR. 2,300,000$123,000
Dwaine PretoriusR. 4,100,000$219,000
Keemo PaulR. 850,000$45,000
Tony de Zorzi* (replaced Kyle Abbott)R. 175,000$9,400
Junior DalaR. 175,000$9,400
Jason SmithR. 175,000$9,400
Bryce ParsonsR. 75,000 $4,000

2. Joburg Super Kings Player Salaries

  • Average JSK Auction Price: $98,640 (about $887,800 spent on 9 players)

Total Number of Squad Players: 19

  • Most Expensive Player: Donovan Ferreira ($294,000)

Pre-Auction Picks: Faf du Plessis, Gerald Coetzee, Moeen Ali, David Wiese, Sam Cook, Zahir Khan, Romario Shepherd

Wildcard: Imran Tahir, Kyle Simmonds* (replaces Aaron Phangiso, who was the 2023 wildcard)

PlayerSA20 Salary (in South African Rands)SA20 Salary (in USD $)
Reeza HendricksR. 4,500,000$240,000
Donovan FerreiraR. 5,500,000$294,000
Leus Du PlooyR. 1,500,000$80,000
Nandre BurgerR. 175,000$9,400
Wayne MadsenR. 850,000$45,000
Lizaad WilliamsR. 325,000$17,400
Sibonelo Makhanya* (replaces Harry Brook)R. 2,100,000$112,000
Dayyaan GaliemR. 1,600,000$86,000
Ronan HermannR. 75,000 $4,000

3. MI Cape Town Player Salaries

  • Average MI Cape Town Auction Price: $63,270 (about $759,200 on12 players)

Total Number of Squad Players: 19

  • Most Expensive Player: Rassie van der Dussen, George Linde ($209,000)

Pre-Auction Picks: Kagiso Rabada, Dewald Brevis, Sam Curran, Liam Livingstone, Rashid Khan* (Kieron Pollard will replace him), Tom Banton

Wildcard: Jofra Archer* (Nuwan Thushara replaces Archer)

PlayerSA20 Salary (in South African Rands)SA20 Salary (in USD $)
Rassie van der DussenR. 3,900,000$209,000
Ryan RickeltonR. 1,000,000$53,500
Grant RoelofsenR. 175,000$9,400
Delano PotgieterR. 175,000$9,400
Olly StoneR. 850,000$45,000
George LindeR. 3,900,000$209,000
Beuran HendricksR. 275,000$14,700
Duan JansenR. 3,300,000$177,000
Christopher BenjaminR. 175,000$9,400
Neelan van HeerdenR. 175,000$9,400
Thomas Kaber R. 175,000$9,400
Connor EsterhuizenR. 75,000 $4,000

4. Paarl Royals Player Salaries

  • Average PR Auction Price: $71,620 (about $931,000 spent on 13 players)

Total Number of Squad Players: 19

  • Most Expensive Player: Tabraiz Shamsi ($230,000)

Pre-Auction Picks: David Miller, Jos Buttler, Obed McCoy, Kwena Maphaka

Wildcard: Fabian Allen, Andile Phehlukwayo (2023)

PlayerSA20 Salary (in South African Rands)SA20 Salary (in USD $)
Jason RoyR. 1,500,000$80,000
Wihan LubbeR. 350,000$18,700
Mitchell van BuurenR. 175,000$9,400
Dane VilasR. 3,300,000$177,000
Lungi NgidiR. 3,400,000$182,000
Tabraiz ShamsiR. 4,300,000$230,000
John TurnerR. 425,000$22,700
Lorcan TuckerR. 175,000$9,400
Ferisco AdamsR. 325,000$17,400
Evan JonesR. 1,700,000$91,000
Bjorn FortuinR. 1,500,000$80,000
Codi YusufR. 175,000$9,400
Lhuan-dre PretoriusR. 75,000 $4,000

5. Pretoria Capitals Player Salaries

  • Average PC Auction Price: $95,200 (about $1,142,400 spent on 12 players)

Total Number of Squad Players: 18

  • Most Expensive Player: Rilee Rossouw ($370,000)

Pre-Auction Picks: Migael Pretorius, Anrich Nortje, Jimmy Neesham, Corbin Bosch (Paarl Royals earlier), Colin Ingram* (signed as replacement in 2023)

Wildcard: Phil Salt, Senuran Muthusamy (2023)

PlayerSA20 Salary (in South African Rands)SA20 Salary (in USD $)
Eathan BoschR. 175,000$9,400
Wayne ParnellR. 5,600,000$300,000
Rilee RossouwR. 6,900,000$370,000
Will JacksR. 1,100,000$59,000
Kyle VerreynneR. 175,000$9,400
Theunis de BruynR. 1,000,000$53,500
Shane DadswellR. 175,000$9,400
Paul StirlingR. 425,000$22,700
Adil Rashid R. 2,400,000$128,000
Matthew BoastR. 1,600,000$86,000
Daryn DupavillionR. 1,700,000$91,000
Steve StolkR. 75,000 $4,000

6. Sunrisers Eastern Cape Player Salaries

  • Average SEC Auction Price: $106,030 (about $1,272,300 spent on 12 players)

Total Number of Squad Players: 18

  • Most Expensive Player: Tristan Stubbs ($492,000)

Pre-Auction Picks: Aiden Markram, Ottniel Baartman, Dawid Malan, Liam Dawson

Wildcard: Craig Overton, Jordan Hermann (2023)

PlayerSA20 Salary (in South African Rands)SA20 Salary (in USD $)
Temba Bavuma (replaces Tom Abell)R. 850,000$45,000
Tristan StubbsR. 9,200,000$492,000
Sarel ErweeR. 175,000$9,400
Adam Rossington R. 425,000$22,700
Marco JansenR. 6,100,000$326,000
Sisanda MagalaR. 5,400,000$289,000
Brydon CarseR. 425,000$22,700
Simon HarmerR. 200,000$10,700
Ayabulela GqamaneR. 175,000$9,400
Caleb SelekaR. 175,000$9,400
Beyers SwanepoelR. 600,000$32,000
Andile SimelaneR. 75,000$4,000

Final Thoughts

2024 is the year where international cricket calendar might finally crash.

The inaugural seasons of SA20, ILT20, and MLC were all a huge season. Now, there is virtually no open space in the international calendar.

The SA20, with its backing from the IPL franchises, will ensure South African cricketers make a decent living, but it may come at the expense of international cricket.

Is it worth it? Can the leagues and international cricket co-exist? What is the solution?

So many questions. What do you say? Comment Below! For now, we can go and enjoy good cricket in the SA20.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) – Salary of South Africa T20 League (SA20) player

What is the average salary for a South Africa T20 League (SA20) player in South Africa?

The average salary for a SA20 player is about $110,000. Teams had a salary purse of 39.1 Million Rands or $2.09 Million for a maximum of 19 players in their squads. Salary of SA20 player in South Africa. Pictured here - Rabada, Quinton de Kock, and Tristan Stubbs, the most expensive player in the SA20 cricket league.

Is the South Africa T20 League (SAT20) the richest cricket league in the world?

No, the Indian Premier League (IPL) is the richest cricket league in the world. The SA20 (South African T20 League) is the 3rd richest league by average player salaries.

Who was the most expensive player in the 2024 SA20 Competition?

Tristan Stubbs (R. 9,200,000 or $492,000) is the most expensive player in the SA20 competition.

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Top 36 Most Expensive IPL Auction Players (Salaries in US Dollars): Who are the Most Expensive IPL Auction Buys of All Time? (Updated 2024)

Who are the most expensive IPL auction players of All-Time?

It is that time of the year again—Yep, you guessed it—The IPL Auction!

With the IPL 2024 Auction here, we bring to you the most expensive IPL auction players of all-time with a twist. Along with the auction prices, we also consider the dollar to rupee conversion at every IPL auction.

Key Takeaways – Most Expensive IPL Auction Players

  • Yuvraj Singh – 2015 ($2.56 Million), Gautam Gambhir – 2011 ($2.4 Million), Chris Morris – 2021 ($2.24 Million), Yuvraj Singh – 2014 ($2.24 Million), and Sam Curran – 2023 ($2.23 Million) are the most expensive IPL auction players of all-time.
  • In 2008, $1 = 39.25 INR. In 2023, $1 = 82.81 INR.
  • The Top 36 IPL auction buys ranged from $1.5 million (MS Dhoni, Mahela Jayawardene) to $2.56 Million (Yuvraj Singh). In Indian Rupees, the player salaries ranged from 5.88 Crore (MS Dhoni) to 18.5 Crore (Sam Curran).
  • Yuvraj Singh & Ben Stokes (3 times each) as well as Glenn Maxwell & Dinesh Karthik (twice each) feature on this list multiple times.
  • India (18), England (9), Australia (5), West Indies (1), New Zealand (1), South Africa (1), and Sri Lanka (1) make up the most expensive IPL players of all-time ($1.5 million or above).
  • The franchises that have spent the most money regularly in IPL auctions are: RCB (7), CSK, KKR, PBKS/KXIP (5), MI, DD (3), RR, SRH (2), and LSG, KTK, PWI, RPS (1).

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By the Numbers: Who are the Most Expensive IPL Auction Players?

PlayerIPL Auction Price US$ (INR)Team (Year)
Yuvraj Singh$2.56 Million (16 Crore)DD (2015)
Gautam Gambhir $2.4 Million (10.88 Crore)KKR (2011)
Chris Morris$2.24 Million (16.25 Crore)RR (2021)
Yuvraj Singh$2.24 Million (14 Crore)RCB (2014)
Sam Curran$2.23 Million (18.5 Crore)PBKS (2023)
Pat Cummins$2.18 Million (15.5 Crore)KKR (2020)
Ben Stokes$2.17 Million (14.5 Crore)RPS (2017)
Cameron Green$2.1 Million (17.5 Crore)MI (2023)
Yusuf Pathan$2.1 Million (9.5 Crore)KKR (2011)
Robin Uthappa$2.1 Million (9.5 Crore)KKR (2011)
Kyle Jamieson$2.07 Million (15 Crore)RCB (2021)
Ishan Kishan$2.02 Million (15.25 Crore)MI (2022)
Dinesh Karthik$2 Million (12.5 Crore)DD (2014)
Ravindra Jadeja$2 Million (9.72 Crore)CSK (2012)
Rohit Sharma$2 Million (9.07 Crore)MI (2011)
Ben Stokes$1.97 Million (12.5 Crore)RR (2018)
Ben Stokes$1.96 Million (16.25 Crore)CSK (2017)
Glenn Maxwell$1.96 Million (14.25 Crore)RCB (2021)
Nicholas Pooran$1.93 Million (16 Crore)LSG (2023)
Jhye Richardson$1.93 Million (14 Crore)PBKS (2021)
Irfan Pathan$1.9 Million (8.62 Crore)DD (2011)
Deepak Chahar$1.85 Million (14 Crore)CSK (2022)
Yuvraj Singh$1.8 Million (8.16 Crore)PWI (2011)
Tymal Mills$1.79 Million (12 Crore)RCB (2017)
Manish Pandey$1.73 Million (11 Crore)SRH (2018)
KL Rahul$1.73 Million (11 Crore)PBKS (2018)
Dinesh Karthik$1.69 Million (10.5 Crore)RCB (2015)
Shreyas Iyer$1.62 Million (12.25 Crore)KKR (2022)
Harry Brook$1.6 Million (13.25 Crore)SRH (2023)
Saurabh Tiwary$1.6 Million (7.26 Crore)RCB (2011)
Kevin Pietersen$1.55 Million (7.54 Crore)RCB (2009)
Andrew Flintoff$1.55 Million (7.54 Crore)CSK (2009)
Liam Livingstone$1.52 Million (11.5 Crore)PBKS (2022)
Glenn Maxwell$1.51 Million (10.75 Crore)KXIP (2020)
MS Dhoni$1.5 Million (5.88 Crore)CSK (2008)
Mahela Jayawardene$1.5 Million (6.8 Crore)KTK (2011)

Most Expensive IPL Players from Each Season (2008-2023)

IPL Auction (2008-2013)

Between 2008-2013, the IPL Auction happened in US dollars. The most expensive players in each of those early auction years were as follows:

  • IPL 2008: MS Dhoni ($1.5 Million), Andrew Symonds ($1.35 Million), Sanath Jayasuriya ($975,000)
  • IPL 2009: Kevin Pietersen ($1.55 Million), Andrew Flintoff ($1.55 Million), JP Duminy ($950,000)
  • IPL 2010: Shane Bond ($750,000), Kieron Pollard ($750,000), Wayne Parnell ($610,000)
  • IPL 2011: Gautam Gambhir ($2.4 Million), Yusuf Pathan ($2.1 Million), Robin Uthappa ($2.1 Million), Rohit Sharma ($2 Million), Irfan Pathan ($1.9 Million), Yuvraj Singh ($1.8 Million), Saurabh Tiwary ($1.6 Million), Mahela Jayawardene ($1.5 Million), David Hussey ($1.4 Million), Dale Steyn ($1.2 Million), Muttiah Muralitharan, Cameron White, Jacques Kallis, AB de Villiers ($1.1 Million), Ross Taylor ($1 Million)
  • IPL 2012: Ravindra Jadeja ($2 Million), Mahela Jayawardene ($1.4 Million), Vinay Kumar ($1 Million)
  • IPL 2013: Glenn Maxwell ($1 Million), Ajantha Mendis ($725,000), Kane Richardson ($700,000)

IPL Auction (2014-2023)

After 2013, the IPL Auction happened in Indian Rupee (INR). The most expensive players in this phase of the IPL auction was as follows:

  • IPL 2014: Yuvraj Singh (14 Crore INR), Dinesh Karthik (12.5 Crore INR), Kevin Pietersen (9 Crore INR)
  • IPL 2015: Yuvraj Singh (16 Crore INR), Dinesh Karthik (10.5 Crore INR), Angelo Mathews (7.5 Crore INR)
  • IPL 2016: Shane Watson (9.5 Crore INR), Yuvraj Singh (7 Crore INR), Chris Morris (7 Crore INR)
  • IPL 2017: Ben Stokes (14.5 Crore INR), Tymal Mills (12 Crore INR), Kagiso Rabada, Trent Boult (5 Crore INR)
  • IPL 2018: Ben Stokes (12.5 Crore INR), Manish Pandey (11 Crore INR), KL Rahul (11 Crore INR)
  • IPL 2019: Jaydev Unadkat (8.4 Crore INR), Varun Chakravarthy (8.4 Crore INR), Sam Curran (7.2 Crore INR)
  • IPL 2020: Pat Cummins (15.5 Crore INR), Glenn Maxwell (10.75 Crore INR), Chris Morris (10 Crore INR)
  • IPL 2021: Chris Morris (16.25 Crore INR), Kyle Jamieson (15 Crore INR), Glenn Maxwell (14.25 Crore INR), Jhye Richardson (14 Crore INR)
  • IPL 2022: Ishan Kishan (15.25 Crore INR), Deepak Chahar (14 Crore INR), Shreyas Iyer (12.25 Crore INR), Liam Livingstone (11.5 Crore INR), Harshal Patel, Wanindu Hasaranga, Nicholas Pooran, Shardul Thakur (10.75 Crore INR), Prasidh Krishna, Lockie Ferguson, Avesh Khan (10 Crore INR)
  • IPL 2023: Sam Curran (18.5 Crore INR), Cameron Green (17.5 Crore INR), Ben Stokes (16.25 Crore INR), Nicholas Pooran (16 Crore INR), Harry Brook (13.25 Crore INR)

USD to INR Conversion Rates (2008-2023)

It is important to consider the US$ to INR conversion year at the start of each year from 2008 to 2023.

We do this for two reasons: (1) The Indian economy has vastly changed in the last 15 years and the Rupee has taken a nosedive and (2) to compare IPL auction price across the different years.

Take for example, Ben Stokes.

  • In IPL 2017, he was sold for 14.5 Crore INR, when $1 = 66.91 INR.
  • A year later, his price was 12.5 Crore INR, when $1 = 63.6 INR.
  • Finally, in IPL 2023, Stokes was sold for 16.25 Crore INR, when $1 = 82.81 INR.

On the face of it, the 16.25 Crore INR looks like the ‘most expensive’ price Stokes was bought at. However, IPL 2017 was actually the better deal for Stokes.

IPL Auction Year1 US$ to INR Conversion (IPL Auction Date)
200839.25 INR (01/24/2008)
200948.63 INR (02/06/2009)
201045.76 INR (01/19/2010)
201145.35 INR (01/08/2011)
201248.60 INR (02/04/2012)
201353.16 INR (02/03/2013)
201462.43 INR (02/13/2014)
201562.11 INR (02/16/2015)
201667.80 INR (02/06/2016)
201766.91 INR (02/20/2017)
201863.60 INR (01/27/2018)
201970.62 INR (12/18/2018)
202071.18 INR (12/19/2019)
202172.59 INR (02/18/2021)
202275.65 INR (02/12/2022)
202382.81 INR (12/23/2022)

Top 20 Most Expensive IPL Auction Buys of All-Time

Some of these players were let go of their franchises frequently and fetched a high-price on multiple occasions. Also, this list does not include retentions, transfers, drafts, and any undisclosed fees. These are the most expensive IPL auction players as per the IPL auction only.

*Note: The Base Price is shown as the amount used during the auction. Hence, for IPL 2008-2013, it will be in US $, while it will be displayed as INR for IPL 2014 and later.

1. Yuvraj Singh – $2.56 Million (16 Crore INR)

  • Season: IPL 2015
  • IPL Team: Delhi Daredevils (DD)
  • Country: India
  • Base Price: 2 Crore INR
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2. Gautam Gambhir – $2.4 Million (10.88 Crore INR)

  • Season: IPL 2011
  • IPL Team: Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR)
  • Country: India
  • Base Price: $200,000
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3. Chris Morris – $2.24 Million (16.25 Crore INR)

  • Season: Rajasthan Royals (RR)
  • IPL Team: IPL 2021
  • Country: South Africa
  • Base Price: 75 Lakhs INR
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4. Yuvraj Singh – $2.24 Million (14 Crore INR)

  • Season: IPL 2014
  • IPL Team: Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB)
  • Country: India
  • Base Price: 2 Crore INR
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5. Sam Curran – $2.23 Million (18.50 Crore INR)

  • Season: IPL 2023
  • IPL Team: Punjab Kings (PBKS)
  • Country: England
  • Base Price: 2 Crore INR
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6. Pat Cummins – $2.18 Million (15.5 Crore INR)

  • Season: IPL 2020
  • IPL Team: Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR)
  • Country: Australia
  • Base Price: 2 Crore INR
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7. Ben Stokes – $2.17 Million (14.5 Crore INR)

  • Season: IPL 2017
  • IPL Team: Rising Pune Supergiants (RPS)
  • Country: England
  • Base Price: 2 Crore INR
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8. Cameron Green – $2.1 Million (17.50 Crore INR)

  • Season: IPL 2023
  • IPL Team: Mumbai Indians (MI)
  • Country: Australia
  • Base Price: 2 Crore INR
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9. Yusuf Pathan – $2.1 Million (9.50 Crore INR)

  • Season: IPL 2011
  • IPL Team: Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR)
  • Country: India
  • Base Price: $300,000
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10. Robin Uthappa – $2.1 Million (9.50 Crore INR)

  • Season: IPL 2011
  • IPL Team: Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR)
  • Country: India
  • Base Price: $200,000
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11. Kyle Jamieson – $2.07 Million (15 Crore INR)

  • Season: IPL 2021
  • IPL Team: Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB)
  • Country: New Zealand
  • Base Price: 75 Lakhs INR
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12. Ishan Kishan – $2.02 Million (15.25 Crore INR)

  • Season: IPL 2022
  • IPL Team: Mumbai Indians (MI)
  • Country: India
  • Base Price: 1.5 Crore INR
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13. Dinesh Karthik – $2 Million (12.5 Crore INR)

  • Season: IPL 2014
  • IPL Team: Delhi Daredevils (DD)
  • Country: India
  • Base Price: 2 Crore INR
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14. Ravindra Jadeja – $2 Million (9.07 Crore INR)

  • Season: IPL 2012
  • IPL Team: Chennai Super Kings (CSK)
  • Country: India
  • Base Price: $100,000
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15. Rohit Sharma – $2 Million (9.07 Crore INR)

  • Season: IPL 2011
  • IPL Team: Mumbai Indians (MI)
  • Country: India
  • Base Price: $200,000
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16. Ben Stokes – $1.97 Million (12.5 Crore INR)

  • Season: IPL 2018
  • IPL Team: Rajasthan Royals (RR)
  • Country: England
  • Base Price: 2 Crore INR
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17. Ben Stokes – $1.96 Million (16.25 Crore INR)

  • Season: IPL 2023
  • IPL Team: Chennai Super Kings (CSK)
  • Country: England
  • Base Price: 2 Crore INR
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18. Glenn Maxwell – $1.96 Million (14.25 Crore INR)

  • Season: IPL 2021
  • IPL Team: Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB)
  • Country: Australia
  • Base Price: 2 Crore INR
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19. Nicholas Pooran – $1.93 Million (16 Crore INR)

  • Season: IPL 2023
  • IPL Team: Lucknow Super Giants (LSG)
  • Country/Team: West Indies
  • Base Price: 2 Crore INR
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20. Jhye Richardson – $1.93 Million (14 Crore INR)

  • Season: IPL 2021
  • IPL Team: Punjab Kings (PBKS)
  • Country: Australia
  • Base Price: 1.5 Crore INR
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21. Irfan Pathan – $1.9 Million (8.62 Crore INR)

  • Season: IPL 2011
  • IPL Team: Delhi Daredevils
  • Country: India
  • Base Price: $200,000
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22. Deepak Chahar – $1.85 Million (14 Crore INR)

  • Season: IPL 2022
  • IPL Team: Chennai Super Kings (CSK)
  • Country: India
  • Base Price: 2 Crore INR
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23. Yuvraj Singh – $1.8 Million (8.16 Crore INR)

  • Season: IPL 2011
  • IPL Team: Pune Warriors India (PWI)
  • Country: India
  • Base Price: $400,000
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24. Tymal Mills – $1.79 Million (12 Crore INR)

  • Season: IPL 2017
  • IPL Team: Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB)
  • Country: England
  • Base Price: 50 Lakhs INR
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25. Manish Pandey – $1.73 Million (11 Crore INR)

  • Season: IPL 2018
  • IPL Team: Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH)
  • Country: India
  • Base Price: 1 Crore INR
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26. KL Rahul – $1.73 Million (11 Crore INR)

  • Season: IPL 2018
  • IPL Team: Punjab Kings (PBKS)
  • Country: India
  • Base Price: 2 Crore INR
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27. Dinesh Karthik – $1.69 Million (10.5 Crore INR)

  • Season: IPL 2015
  • IPL Team: Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB)
  • Country: India
  • Base Price: 2 Crore INR
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28. Shreyas Iyer – $1.62 Million (12.25 Crore INR)

  • Season: IPL 2022
  • IPL Team: Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR)
  • Country: India
  • Base Price: 2 Crore INR
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29. Harry Brook – $1.6 Million (13.25 Crore INR)

  • Season: IPL 2023
  • IPL Team: Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH)
  • Country: England
  • Base Price: 1.5 Crore INR
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30. Saurabh Tiwary – $1.6 Million (7.26 Crore INR)

  • Season: IPL 2011
  • IPL Team: Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB)
  • Country: India
  • Base Price: $100,000
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31. Kevin Pietersen – $1.55 Million (7.54 Crore INR)

  • Season: IPL 2009
  • IPL Team: Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB)
  • Country: England
  • Base Price: $1.35 Million
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32. Andrew Flintoff – $1.55 Million (7.54 Crore INR)

  • Season: IPL 2009
  • IPL Team: Chennai Super Kings (CSK)
  • Country: England
  • Base Price: $950,000
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33. Liam Livingstone – $1.52 Million (11.5 Crore INR)

  • Season: IPL 2022
  • IPL Team: Punjab Kings (PBKS)
  • Country: England
  • Base Price: 1 Crore INR
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34. Glenn Maxwell – $1.51 Million (10.75 Crore INR)

  • Season: IPL 2020
  • IPL Team: Kings XI Punjab (KXIP)
  • Country: Australia
  • Base Price: 2 Crore INR
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35. MS Dhoni – $1.5 Million (5.88 Crore INR)

  • Season: IPL 2008
  • IPL Team: Chennai Super Kings (CSK)
  • Country: India
  • Base Price: $400,000
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36. Mahela Jayawardene – $1.5 Million (6.8 Crore INR)

  • Season: IPL 2011
  • IPL Team: Kochi Tuskers Kerela (KTK)
  • Country: Sri Lanka
  • Base Price: $400,000
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Final Thoughts

The Indian Premier League is known for its extravagant spending. The IPL auction has now become a yearly phenomenon on its own.

The top 36 most expensive IPL buys of all time includes some of the most iconic players in the world, such as Yuvraj Singh, Gautam Gambhir, and Sam Curran.

The money spent on these players shows that there is always going to be a high demand for talent in the IPL, and that it will continue to be one of the most exciting sporting events.

How high do you think IPL salaries can go? Will they match the NBA or NFL?

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) – Most Expensive IPL Auction Players

Who is the most expensive player in IPL auction history?

Yuvraj Singh – 2015 ($2.56 Million), Gautam Gambhir – 2011 ($2.4 Million), Chris Morris – 2021 ($2.24 Million), Yuvraj Singh – 2014 ($2.24 Million), and Sam Curran – 2023 ($2.23 Million) are the most expensive IPL auction players of all-time. Most Expensive IPL Auction Players: (From Left to Right) Chris Morris, MS Dhoni, Gautam Gambhir, Yuvraj Singh, Sam Curran

Who is the highest paid cricketer in IPL history?

Yuvraj Singh in the IPL 2015 auction was the highest paid cricketer in IPL history (auction only) at 16 Crore INR ($2.56 Million). There were other players that may have been retained, transferred, etc. at a higher, undisclosed rate.

How much was $1 worth in Indian Rupee (INR) in 2008?

$1 was worth 39.25 INR in 2008 and has risen up to 83.3 INR in 2023.

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