Record-Breaking IPL 2024 Auction: Mitchell Starc Shatters Price Records ₹24.75 Crore Sold To KKR, See the Full List Of Sold and Unsold Players Here

In a groundbreaking IPL 2024 auction, the cricketing world witnessed a record-breaking spree with Mitchell Starc emerging as the costliest player in the history of the tournament. Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) splurged a staggering ₹24.75 crore to secure Starc’s services, surpassing the record set by his captain Pat Cummins just an hour earlier. Cummins, acquired by Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH), fetched a whopping ₹20.5 crore.

Here’s the purchase of Starc:-

The auction saw intense bidding wars, with Indian pacers Umesh Yadav and Shivam Mavi attracting significant sums of ₹5.8 crore and ₹6.4 crore, landing in the squads of Gujarat Titans (GT) and Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) respectively. Daryl Mitchell, the New Zealand all-rounder, secured a lucrative deal of ₹14 crore with Chennai Super Kings (CSK), while Punjab Kings (PBKS) broke the bank for Harshal Patel at ₹11.75 crore.

West Indies T20 captain Rovman Powell became the first player sold, fetching a remarkable ₹7.40 crore in a fierce bidding battle between Rajasthan Royals and Kolkata Knight Riders. However, some players, including Rilee Rossouw, Steve Smith, and Karun Nair, went unsold.

The auction spotlight also shone on all-rounders, with CSK acquiring Shardul Thakur (₹4 crore) and Rachin Ravindra (₹1.8 crore) in the second set of picks. Australia’s Travis Head engaged in a bidding war between CSK and SRH before eventually being sold for ₹6.8 crore.

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Notable overseas players like Josh Inglis, Kusal Mendis, Adil Rashid, and Mujeeb Ur Rahman found no takers, reflecting a dynamic auction day where teams aimed to strike the right balance with a limited number of slots available. The stage is set for IPL 2024, with teams crafting their line-ups for an exciting season ahead.