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.
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 Slots
Salary 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
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
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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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).
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.
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 Team
Average 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.
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.
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.
Today we will discuss the salary of a Pakistan Super League (PSL) player in Pakistan.
The PSL has finally become profitable over the last couple of years, and big names like Babar Azam, Shaheen Shah Afridi, and Haris Rauf make this a T20 competition to behold.
However, there’s one question on every cricket fan’s mind: just how much do these players make?
PSL Salary – By the Numbers
The average salary of a Pakistan Super League (PSL) player is $66,667 or about 1.89 Crore PKR (maximum 18 players in the squad with a salary cap of $1.2 million or 33.6 Crore PKR). Hence, the maximum amount spent in the entire PSL draft was $7.2 million for a maximum of 108 players, divided among 6 teams.
The average salary for a domestic Pakistan Super League player is $61,824 or 1.72 Crore PKR ($4.575 million spent for a total of 74 domestic players). The average salary for an overseas PSL cricketer is $77,206 or 2.16 Crore PKR ($2.625 million spent for 34 signed overseas players).
The Pakistan Super League (PSL) – How Much Was Each Draft Pick?
Draft Picks
Average Salary Amounts
Platinum
$150,000 (4,19,58,000 PKR)
Diamond
$72,500 (2,02,79,700 PKR)
Gold
$45,000 (1,25,87,400 PKR)
Silver
$20,000 (55,94,400 PKR)
Emerging
$7,500 (20,97,900 PKR)
Supplementary
$50,000 (1,39,86,000 PKR)
Conversion Rate: As of 12/18/2023, $1 United States Dollar (USD) = 279.72 Pakistan Rupee (PKR)
PSL 2024 Draft Picks – Salary of Pakistan Super League Player
According to The Cricketer in PSL (2021), here were the price ranges for each of the different categories. In the last three years, there has not been any changes to this structure. In addition, a range has been provided for each category. However, the exact amounts for a particular player are unknown.
Shadab Khan, Naseem Shah, Jordan Cox (Islamabad United), Kieron Pollard, Daniel Sams, Mohammad Nawaz (Karachi Kings), Shaheen Shah Afridi, Fakhar Zaman, Rassie van der Dussen (Lahore Qalandars), Mohammad Rizwan, Iftikhar Ahmed, David Willey (Multan Sultans), Babar Azam, Rovman Powell, Noor Ahmad (Peshawar Zalmi), Rilee Rossouw, Sherfane Rutherford, Mohammad Amir (Quetta Gladiators)
Azam Khan, Imad Wasim, Tymal Mills (Islamabad United), Tim Seifert, James Vince, Hasan Ali (Karachi Kings), Haris Rauf, David Wiese, Sahibzada Farhan (Lahore Qalandars), Khushdil Shah, Usama Mir, Dawid Malan (Multan Sultans), Saim Ayub, Tom Kohler-Cadmore, Asif Ali (Peshawar Zalmi), Mohammad Wasim Jnr, Jason Roy, Wanindu Hasaranga (Quetta Gladiators)
Rumman Raees, Matthew Forde, Salman Ali Agha, Qasim Akram, Shahab Khan (Islamabad United), Mir Hamza, Muhammad Akhlaq, M Amir Khan, Anwar Ali, Arafat Minhas (Karachi Kings), Mirza Tahir Baig, Rashid Khan, Mohammad Imran Jnr, Dan Lawrence, Ahsan Bhatti (Lahore Qalandars), Ihsanullah, Tayyab Tahir, Shahnawaz Dahani, Mohammad Ali, Usman Khan (Multan Sultans), Khurram Shahzad, Salman Irshad, Arif Yaqoob, Umair Afridi, Daniel Mousley (Peshawar Zalmi), Will Smeed, Saud Shakeel, Sajjad Ali Jnr, Usman Qadir, Omair Bin Yousaf (Quetta Gladiators)
5. Emerging Round Draft Pick ($7,500/21 Lakh PKR)
Price: $7,500 (20,97,900 PKR)
Hunain Shah, Ubaid Shah (Islamabad United), Sirajuddin, M Irfan Khan (Karachi Kings), Jahandad Khan, Syed Faridoun (Lahore Qalands), Faisal Akram, Yasir Khan (Multan Sultans), Haseebullah Khan, Mohammad Zeeshan (Peshawar Zalmi), Adil Naz, Khawaja Nafay (Quetta Gladiators)
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) – Salary of Pakistan Super League (PSL) player
What is the average salary for a Pakistan Super League (PSL) player in Pakistan?
The average salary of a Pakistan Super League (PSL) player is $66,667. Each PSL team has a purse of $1.2 million for 18 total players.
Is Pakistan Super League (PSL) the richest cricket league in the world?
No, the Indian Premier League (IPL) is the richest cricket league in the world. The PSL is the sixth richest cricket league in the world (based on average player salary).
Who was the most expensive player in the PSL 2024 draft?
The most expensive players in the PSL 2024 draft were as follows: Shadab Khan, Naseem Shah, Jordan Cox (Islamabad United), Kieron Pollard, Daniel Sams, Mohammad Nawaz (Karachi Kings), Shaheen Shah Afridi, Fakhar Zaman, Rassie van der Dussen (Lahore Qalandars), Mohammad Rizwan, Iftikhar Ahmed, David Willey (Multan Sultans), Babar Azam, Rovman Powell, Noor Ahmad (Peshawar Zalmi), Rilee Rossouw, Sherfane Rutherford, Mohammad Amir (Quetta Gladiators). They all were the Platinum Draft Pick for their respective teams.
There has never been a shortage of South African fast bowlers.
While the era or Dale Steyn & Morne Morkel has ended, the era of Kagiso Rabada, Anrich Nortje, Lungi Ngidi, and Gerald Coetzee is beginning to rise.
Today we explore who the greatest South African fast bowler of all-time was, including the era of 1970-1992, the lost generation due to South Africa’s global isolation.
By the Numbers: Which South African Fast Bowlers Have Taken the Most Wickets Across Formats?
Across formats, fast bowlers Shaun Pollock (829), Dale Steyn (699), Makhaya Ntini (662), Allan Donald (602), Jacques Kallis (577), Morne Morkel (544), and Kagiso Rabada (495) took the most wickets for South Africa.
List of the Most Wickets by South African Fast Bowlers Across Formats
Player
Wickets
Shaun Pollock
829
Dale Steyn
699
Makhaya Ntini
662
Allan Donald
602
Jacques Kallis
577
Morne Morkel
544
Kagiso Rabada
495
Lance Klusener
272
Vernon Philander
269
Andre Nel
231
Lungi Ngidi
199
Fanie de Villiers
180
Wayne Parnell
173
Hansie Cronje
157
Andile Phehlukwayo
146
Brian McMillian
145
Anrich Nortje
144
Andrew Hall
143
Charles Langeveldt
133
Craig Matthews
131
Trevor Goddard
123
Lonwabo Tsotsobe
121
Peter Pollock
116
Neil Adcock
104
Kyle Abbott
99
Ryan McLaren
97
Chris Morris
94
Marco Jansen
85
Dwaine Pretorius
77
Nantie Hayward
75
Albie Morkel
74
Jimmy Sinclair
63
Richard Snell
63
Duanne Olivier
62
Jimmy Blanckenberg
60
Peter Heine
58
Roger Telemachus
58
Buster Nupen
50
Others: Gerald Coetzee (46), Eddie Barlow (40)
*Note: This includes wickets taken for World XI teams as well.
Top 25 Greatest South African Bowlers of All-Time (Ranked)
We considered multiple aspects while ranking these pacers: (1) Longevity, (2) Stories from opposition batters, (3) Test wickets, (4) World Cup Performances (both ODI/T20I), and (4) Pace/Talent/Swing.
It was a bit difficult to incorporate the talent lost from the 1970s-1990s since these bowlers had great first-class stats without international experience to back them up. We ranked out-and-out fast bowlers with higher Test match pedigree (ex: Steyn, Donald, Morne Morkel, Rabada) higher than some of these great first-class bowlers (like Mike Procter and Vince van der Bijl). We also considered one day internationals and T20Is for more recent players.
Lots of great South African pace bowling all-rounders in this list as well. If you haven’t read the 55 greatest all-rounders of all-time article, I would suggest you check that article out as well. Clive Rice, Jacques Kallis, Mike Procter, Eddie Barlow, Lance Klusener, and Brian McMillan make both of these lists.
Here we go!
Honorable Mentions: Vincent Barnese, Trevor Goddard, Adrian Kuiper, Gerald Coetzee, Duanne Olivier, Albie Morkel
One of my favorite memories growing up in the 2000s was watching the South African fast bowlers.
Dale Steyn’s energy, Shaun Pollock’s accuracy, Vernon Philander’s swing, the beauty in Makhaya Ntini’s action, and the tireless nature of Morne Morkel hitting the deck. The Australia Test series wins in recent times were largely based on the back of these bowlers.
The next generation of South African fast bowlers have not disappointed either. Kagiso Rabada has taken the mantle from Dale Steyn, Anrich Nortje is a star, Marco Jansen continues to impress, Lungi Ngidi keeps the bowling unit together, and Gerald Coetzee’s celebrations are a sight to behold.
Anyway, who was your favorite South Africa fast bowler?
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) – Greatest South African Fast Bowlers
Which South African fast bowlers have taken the most wickets?
Across formats, fast bowlers Shaun Pollock (829), Dale Steyn (699), Makhaya Ntini (662), Allan Donald (602), Jacques Kallis (577), Morne Morkel (544), and Kagiso Rabada (495) took the most wickets for South Africa.
Who are the most famous South African fast bowlers?
Dale Steyn, Morne Morkel, Allan Donald, Shaun Pollock, Kagiso Rabada, Anrich Nortje, Makhaya Ntini, and Mike Procter are some of the most famous South African fast bowlers.
Who are the Top 10 best South African fast bowlers?
Dale Steyn, Allan Donald, Morne Morkel, Shaun Pollock, Makhaya Ntini, Kagiso Rabada, Vernon Philander, Vince van der Bilj, Mike Procter, and Jacques Kallis are the Top 10 best South African fast bowlers of all-time.
Cricket has been blessed with wonderful West Indian fast bowlers, particularly in the golden era between 70s & the 90s. Join us as we explore the historic menace of West Indian fast bowlers–Who are the greatest? The unluckiest? Who took the most wickets?
By the Numbers: Which West Indian Fast Bowlers Have Taken the Most Wickets Across Formats?
West Indies cricket has a beautiful legacy of fearsome fast bowlers.
Courtney Walsh (746), Curtly Ambrose (630), Malcolm Marshall (533), Joel Garner (405), and Kemar Roach (400) are the Top 5 wicket-takers in West Indies cricket history across formats.
Here is the complete list of the most wickets by West Indian fast bowlers or medium pacers – all formats combined (Test/ODI/T20I).
Most Wickets by West Indies Fast Bowlers
Player
Wickets
Courtney Walsh
746
Curtly Ambrose
630
Malcolm Marshall
533
Joel Garner
405
Kemar Roach
400
Michael Holding
391
Jason Holder
375
Jerome Taylor
291
Andy Roberts
289
Ian Bishop
279
Dwayne Bravo
263
Mervyn Dillon
261
Fidel Edwards
245
Sir Garfield Sobers
236
Alzarri Joseph
225
Daren Sammy
209
Shannon Gabriel
202
Ravi Rampaul
197
Wes Hall
192
Patrick Patterson
183
Corey Collymore
176
Winston Benjamin
161
Daren Powell
158
Colin Croft
155
Pedro Collins
145
Reon King
129
Vanburn Holder
128
Kenny Benjamin
125
Andre Russell
113
Sheldon Cottrell
106
Tino Best
97
Kieron Pollard
97
Charlie Griffith
94
Nixon McLean
90
Ian Bradshaw
87
Phil Simmons
87
Anderson Cummins
86
Cameron Cuffy
84
Winston Davis
84
Vasbert Drakes
84
Franklyn Rose
82
Carlos Brathwaite
75
Dwayne Smith
75
Keith Boyce
73
Frank Worrell
69
Bernard Julien
68
Jermaine Lawson
68
Tony Gray
66
Keemo Paul
65
Wayne Daniel
59
Learie Constantine
58
Gerry Gomez
58
Romario Shepherd
58
Roy Gilchrist
57
Sylvester Clarke
55
Eldine Baptiste
52
Oshane Thomas
50
Kesrick Williams
50
Others: Kyle Mayers (48), Jomel Warrican (46), Obed McCoy (46), Herman Griffith (44), Jayden Seales (43), Manny Martindale (37), George Francis (23)
Top 21 List of Greatest West Indian Fast Bowlers (Ranked)
We considered several aspects while ranking these pacers: (1) Number of Wickets, (2) Longevity, (3) Anecdotes of opposition players, (4) Impact in Test Matches, (5) Impact in World Cups (both ODI/T20I), and (6) Pace/Talent/Swing.
Fast bowling videos linked for your enjoyment. Don’t forget to relieve some of these magical moments!
Honorable Mentions: Sir Garfield Sobers (Not included in the list because he bowled both medium pace & left arm spin), Wayne Daniel, Manny Martindale, George Francis, Learie Constantine, Herman Griffith, Reon King, Franklyn Rose, Phil Simmons, Winston Davis, Mervyn Dillon, Roy Gilchrist, Sylvester Clarke, Tony Gray, Andre Russell, Daren Sammy
When West Indies cricket does well, the world becomes a happy place.
Every cricket fan loves watching highlights of the pace bowlers from the 80s or the T20 World Cup teams of the 2010s. From the fierce five (Malcolm Marshall, Andy Roberts, Colin Croft, Joel Garner, Michael Holding) to the duo of Ambrose-Walsh to the current era of Roach-Gabriel-Holder, it has been wonderful to watch.
I hope future generations of West Indian fast bowlers continue the legacy of the giants that came before them.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) – Greatest West Indian Fast Bowlers
Why does West Indies cricket produce so many fast bowlers?
West Indies cricket continues to produce so many fast bowlers due to their fast-bowling culture, physical attributes (tall & strong), and domestic pitches that historically have produced pitches with pace and bounce.
Who are some of the most famous fast bowlers from the West Indies?
Joel Garner, Malcolm Marshall, Andy Roberts, Michael Holding, Curtly Ambrose, Courtney Walsh, Ian Bishop, and Wes Hall are some of the most famous fast bowlers from the West Indies.
Which bowlers have taken the most wickets in West Indian cricket history?
Courtney Walsh (746), Curtly Ambrose (630), Malcolm Marshall (533), Joel Garner (405), and Kemar Roach (400) have taken the most wickets in West Indian cricket history.
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 asGlenn 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 ($1.5 million or above).
The franchises that have spent the most money regularly in IPL auctions are: RCB (7), CSK, KKR, PBKS/KXIP (5), MI, DD (3), RR, SRH (2), and LSG, KTK, PWI, RPS (1).
IPL 2023: Sam Curran (18.5 Crore INR), Cameron Green (17.5 Crore INR), Ben Stokes (16.25 Crore INR), Nicholas Pooran (16 Crore INR), Harry Brook (13.25 Crore INR)
USD to INR Conversion Rates (2008-2023)
It is important to consider the US$ 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 $1 = 82.81 INR.
On the face of it, the 16.25 Crore INR looks like the ‘most expensive’ price Stokes was bought at. However, IPL 2017 was actually the better deal for Stokes.
IPL Auction Year
1 US$ to INR Conversion (IPL Auction Date)
2008
39.25 INR (01/24/2008)
2009
48.63 INR (02/06/2009)
2010
45.76 INR (01/19/2010)
2011
45.35 INR (01/08/2011)
2012
48.60 INR (02/04/2012)
2013
53.16 INR (02/03/2013)
2014
62.43 INR (02/13/2014)
2015
62.11 INR (02/16/2015)
2016
67.80 INR (02/06/2016)
2017
66.91 INR (02/20/2017)
2018
63.60 INR (01/27/2018)
2019
70.62 INR (12/18/2018)
2020
71.18 INR (12/19/2019)
2021
72.59 INR (02/18/2021)
2022
75.65 INR (02/12/2022)
2023
82.81 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.
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?
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.
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.
