The Indian Premier League is the most popular and biggest T20 league in the globe. This lucrative league rewards worthy international and domestic players equally with big bucks in the auction. Since the beginning of IPL, we have spectated players getting money for their abilities and experience, and the amount of money has always increased with each season. There was a time when talented domestic players had to struggle to get recognition but now IPL is there to give them the platform to showcase their skills. In this discussion, we will mention the most expensive uncapped players in IPL history.
Top 5 Most Expensive Uncapped Player In IPL
Avesh Khan (10 cr)
The right-arm pacer from Madhya Pradesh, Avesh Khan is the most expensive uncapped player in IPL history. The newly built Lucknow Supergiants bought the young sensation for a hefty sum of INR 10 cr in the 2022 IPL mega auction. Before that season, Avesh was the 2nd highest-wicket taker in 2021 with 24 wickets. His incredible performance in the domestic circuit also helped him to attract bids that season.
Krishnappa Gowtham (9.25 cr)
Despite not featuring in the 2020 IPL edition for Punjab Kings regularly, Krishnappa Gowtham fetched a whopping amount of INR 9.25 cr from Chennai Super Kings in the 2021 IPL auction, making him the 2nd most expensive uncapped IPL player. The Karnataka spin-bowling all-rounder’s base price was INR 20 lacs from there it skyrocketed due to the involvement of other franchises.
Shahrukh Khan (9 cr)
Punjab Kings paid INR 9 cr to Shahrukh Khan in the 2022 IPL auction following his hard-hitting abilities at any point of the game. The Tamilnadu batter was with PKBS in the 2021 edition too, Hence, drafting him in again after releasing him, PKBS had to battle it out with CSK as they also wanted the charismatic batter on their side but staying rigid on their call and not worrying about money got them the success in the auction.
Rahul Tewatia (9 cr)
A decent leggie cum clean hitter, Rahul Tewatia gets 4th place on the mind-boggling list of the most expensive uncapped players in IPL history. Tewatia came to the limelight in IPL after he slammed Sheldon Cottrell in Sharjah in the 2020 IPL on the way to a record-breaking chase of 224 runs. However, Tewatia got his due in the 2022 mega auction, when the newly arrived Gujarat Titans signed him for INR 9 cr.
Krunal Pandya (8.8 cr)
His impactful three-dimensional performance in the 1st two seasons for Mumbai Indians in 2016 and 2017 respectively saw him getting retained by the club ahead of the 2018 IPL mega auction. The Baroda all-rounder earned a large sum of INR 8.80 for his contributions to the franchise.
List of Most Expensive Uncapped Players in IPL
| Player | Price (INR) | Team | Year |
| Avesh Khan | 10.00 cr | LSG | 2022 |
| Krishnappa Gowtham | 9.25 cr | CSK | 2021 |
| Shahrukh Khan | 9.00 cr | PKBS | 2022 |
| Rahul Tewatia | 9.00 cr | GT | 2022 |
| Krunal Pandya | 8.80 cr | MI | 2018 |
| Pawan Negi | 8.50 cr | DC | 2016 |
| Sameer Rizvi | 8.40 cr | CSK | 2024 |
| Varun Chakravarthy | 8.40 cr | PKBS | 2019 |
| Riley Meredith | 8.00 cr | PKBS | 2021 |
| Shahrukh Khan | 7.40 cr | GT | 2024 |
Avesh Khan is the most expensive uncapped player in IPL history. The newly built Lucknow Supergiants bought the young sensation for a hefty sum of INR 10 cr in the 2022 IPL mega auction.
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