The much-awaited IPL 2024 auction is underway in Dubai. Mallika Sagar is hosting the auction and the first half of the auction has concluded, already shattering several records. As anticipated, the World Cup-winning Aussies are highly sought-after, sparking intense competition among teams to bolster their squads.
The Aussie captain, Pat Cummins, drew significant attention as Sunrisers Hyderabad acquired him for a staggering 20.5 crores, setting a new record as the most expensive player in IPL history. However, this record didn’t hold for long. Mitchell Starc, also from Australia, was purchased by KKR for a whopping 24.75 crores. KKR and LSG engaged in a competitive bid for Mitchell Starc, with KKR ultimately securing his services.
Highlights From IPL Auction 2024
The list of players sold in the IPL auction 2024 so far is as follows:
Chennai Super Kings (CSK):
- Rachin Ravindra – 1.8 crores
- Shardul Thakur – 4 crores
- Daryl Mitchell – 14 crores
Delhi Capitals (DC):
- Harry Brook – 4 crores
Gujarat Titans (GT):
- Umesh Yadav – 5.8 crores
Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR):
- Mitchell Starc – 24.75 crores
Lucknow Super Giants (LSG):
- Shivam Mavi – 6.4 crores
Mumbai Indians (MI):
- Gerald Coetzee – 5 crores
- Dilshan Madushanka – 4.6 crores
Punjab Kings (PK):
- Harshal Patel – 11.75 crores
- Chris Woakes – 4.2 crores
Rajasthan Royals (RR):
- Rovman Powell – 7.4 crores
Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB):
- Alzarri Joseph – 11.5 crores
Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH):
- Travis Head – 6.8 crores
- Wanindu Hasaranga – 1.5 crores
- Pat Cummins – 20.5 crores
- Jaydev Unadkat – 1.6 crores
Full List of Players Sold Till Now
| Player | Team | Amount (In crores) |
| Rovman Powell | RR | 7.4 |
| Harry Brook | DC | 4 |
| Travis Head | SRH | 6.8 |
| Wanindu Hasaranga | SRH | 1.5 |
| Rachin Ravindra | CSK | 1.8 |
| Shardul Thakur | CSK | 4 |
| Pat Cummins | SRH | 20.5 |
| Gerald Coetzee | MI | 5 |
| Harshal Patel | PK | 11.75 |
| Daryl Mitchell | CSK | 14 |
| Chris Woakes | PK | 4.2 |
| Alzarri Joseph | RCB | 11.5 |
| Umesh Yadav | GT | 5.8 |
| Shivam Mavi | LSG | 6.4 |
| Mitchell Starc | KKR | 24.75 |
| Jaydev Unadkat | SRH | 1.6 |
| Dilshan Madushanka | MI | 4.6 |
Players Not Sold In IPL Auction 2024
Notably, Some prominent players remain unsold in the auction. Check out the names below:
- Steve Smith
- Karun Nair
- Manish Pandey
- Philip Salt
- Josh Inglis