From Cameron Green to Mitchell Starc! See the top-5 most expensive foreign players in IPL history

IPL Auction 2026: The mini auction of IPL 2026 is taking place in Abu Dhabi. Where a lot of money is being wasted on foreign players. Australia’s star all-rounder Cameron Green remained at the forefront. He created a new record and became the most expensive foreign player in IPL history. In such a situation, let us know who are the 5 most expensive foreign players sold in the IPL auction.

Cameron Green’s new record

The base price of 26 year old Green was only Rs 2 crore, but in the bidding war the price reached Rs 25.20 crore. Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) has bought him. Green, who previously played for Mumbai Indians and Royal Challengers Bangalore, missed the 2025 season due to back surgery.

Now he will strengthen the team with both batting and bowling. With this purchase, he broke the old record of his compatriot Mitchell Starc.

Mitchell Starc’s record broken

In the IPL Auction 2026, Cameron Green has broken the record of Australia’s fast bowler Mitchell Starc. In the IPL 2024 auction, KKR had bought Starc for Rs 24 crore 75 lakh. Although he was released next season, he is currently a part of Delhi Capitals.

Australian captain Pat Cummins

Australian captain Pat Cummins’ name is at number three in this list. Sunrisers Hyderabad bought fast bowler Cummins for Rs 20.50 crore during the 2024 IPL auction.

England all-rounder Sam Curran

England all-rounder Sam Curran is at number four. They were showered with huge sums of money in the IPL 2023 auction. He was included in the team by Punjab Kings for Rs 18 crore 50 lakh. However, Sam Curran could not live up to the expectations.

England’s test captain Ben Stokes

Last and fifth is all-rounder Ben Stokes. In the IPL 2023 auction, he was bought by Chennai Super Kings for Rs 16 crore 25 lakh.