Senior Australian pacer Mitchell Starc became the most expensive player in IPL auction history last time around when Kolkata Knight Riders splurged INR 24.75 crore. However, the amount reduced considerably at the mega auction with Delhi Capitals getting the speedster for INR 11.

The IPL mega auction has had major money already splashed with the record for the most expensive player in the competition’s history broken twice in the opening six players.

Mitchell Starc has made headlines by joining Delhi Capitals (DC) for ₹11.75 crore during the IPL 2025 mega auction held in Jeddah on November 24, 2024. This acquisition marks a significant moment for DC, as they look to enhance their bowling attack with one of the world's premier fast bowlers.

Australian fast bowler Mitchell Starc has been sold to Delhi Capitals for ₹11.75 crore in the 2025 Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 mega auction Notably, the left-arm pacer was released by the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) ahead of the bidding event.

The IPL 2025s mega auction is set to take place in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, on November 24th, 2024. Mitchell Starc, the Australian star left-arm fast bowler, despite having limited exposure in IPL, proved to be very crucial for his teams.

Top 10 most expensive players in IPL auctions Mitchell Starc: 24.75 cr. The Australian left-handed seamer was made the highest earner in the history of the IPL in the IPL 2024 auc

The Indian Premier League (IPL) has witnessed soaring popularity and staggering bidding amounts for players since its inception in 2008. Australian pacer Mitchell Starc became the most expensive buy in the 2024 auction,