Know the list of the top 10 most expensive foreign player in the history of IPL in the aftermath of the 2022 mega auction
IPL has not only turned fortunate for the domestic Indian players but also has filled big pockets of some famous cricketers in the world worth seeing their talent and demand.
We have seen many teams targeting same players leading to a hot auction bid in the auctions, hence we take a look at some of the top players who have till now seized some big checks at the IPL. Here is a list of IPL Top 10 Most Expensive Foreign Players till date.
Top 10 Most Expensive Foreign Player Ever In IPL History
1. Chris Morris
In the 2021 IPL season Chris Morris broke Yuvraj Singh’s record signing with Delhi Daredevils deal when he was bought by Rajasthan Royals for a handsome amount of INR 16.25 Cr which makes him stand number one on our list.
2. Kyle Jamieson
The six feet eight inch tall New Zealand bowler got all his luck together in last season of IPL when Virat Kohli’s Royal Challenger invested a massive amount of Rupees 15 Cr on Jamieson with him having a base price of INR 75 Lakhs.
3. Glenn Maxwell
The Aussie allrounder who is also known for his aggressive and all parts of the ground hitting capability got him favored the fortune when Royal Challenger Bangalore invested INR 14.25 Cr on him despite having a bad previous season.
4. Jhye Richarson
The 25 year and another Australian on the list became the second most expensive bowler in IPL history when he was purchased by the Punjab side in the previous auction after his brilliant performance in the Big Bash League.
5. Liam Livingston
Punjab kings made Liam the highest paid foreign player in the 2022 IPL season after acquiring him for INR 11.5 Cr. He is also only the third man to score a hundred for the England side.
6. Wanindu Hasaranga
The first player from Sri Lanka to take a hattrick in a T20 World Cup match who was also a part of ICC’s Men’s ODI and T20 team of the year comes at number six with his auction deal of INR 10.75 Cr by Royal Challenger Bangalore.
7. Nicholas Pooran
Sunriser Hyderabad went on for the West Indies player in the auction and settled for INR 10.75 Cr making him 7 most expensive foreign player in our list despite him not having a good season with Punjab Kings in the previous IPL.
8. Lockie Ferguson
Ferguson wo impressed everyone with his speed and line and length in the previous IPL got his reward in the 2022 IPL auction when he was picked for INR 10 Cr by the Gujarat Titans.
9. Kagiso Rabada
The South African speed king after having two successful IPL season with Delhi side would be shifting to the Punjab Kings for the 2022 season. The side bought Rabada for a eye catching price of INR 9.25 Cr.
10. Jason Holder
Lucknow Super Giants who would be appearing for the first time in IPL history invested INR 8.75 Cr in this West Indies tall allrounder who comes with a variety of bowling changes and experience.
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