In a match that saw the sixth-highest total in IPL history, Gujarat Titans captain Shubman Gill highlighted three overs in the Powerplay and three more in the final stages as the key moments where his team lost the game. They fell short by 12 runs in their chase of 244 against Punjab Kings in Ahmedabad.
After 14 overs, GT still needed 75 runs off 36 balls with eight wickets remaining. With Jos Buttler and Sherfane Rutherford in good form, PBKS were under pressure. However, Vijaykumar Vyshak, brought in as the Impact Sub, gave away just 10 runs in the 15th and 17th overs, with Marco Jansen also bowling a tight 16th over. By the end of this three-over period, GT needed 57 runs from 18 balls.
“I think those three middle overs cost us the game. We scored about 18 runs, and in the first three overs, we only scored 17,” Gill said. “So, those six overs where we made around 30-40 runs were a big factor. But apart from that, there were many positives, and it was a good start to the tournament for us.”
GT would also look back at their last eight overs with the ball, where they gave away 135 runs. Shreyas Iyer and Shashank Singh added 81 runs in an unbroken stand off just 28 balls. Iyer finished unbeaten on 97, while Shashank scored 44 off 16 balls. The final over from Mohammed Siraj gave away 23 runs.
“We had our chances both with the bat and ball,” Gill said. “We gave away too many runs towards the end. We also let ourselves down in the field with some dropped catches and misfields. Chasing 240-250 is always tough if you drop catches.”
Shreyas Iyer plays a shot in the IPL
Gill was full of praise for Vyshak’s impact as a substitute player. Vyshak bowled three consecutive overs from the 15th over onward, focusing on bowling wide yorkers to avoid the batters’ hitting range, a challenging task with the dew making conditions tricky. Vyshak gave away just 28 runs in his three overs.
“It’s not easy coming in as an impact player and delivering those yorkers,” Gill said. “It’s tough for someone who’s been on the bench for almost 15 overs, but credit to him for executing those yorkers well.”
Arshdeep Singh, who took 2 for 36 in four overs, shared the plan Vyshak followed.
“The idea was simple – make them hit to the off side,” Arshdeep said. “It’s not easy to hit there. If they play a good shot, just clap and execute the next one. I’m really happy for him, he’s been working hard in practice, and it showed in the game. The plan was if you miss, miss wide, not on the stumps. It can slip a bit with dew, but even if it’s a full toss, it’s tough for them to hit because it’s far from their reach.”
Arshdeep also praised PBKS’s batters for setting a solid foundation and maintaining the same tempo throughout the innings. “There’s no fixed par score – 240-250-260, just score as much as you can and then try to defend it,” he said.
Shashank Singh had faced only ten balls when he came in to bat. At the other end, with just one over remaining in Punjab Kings’ innings against Gujarat Titans, was his captain Shreyas Iyer, who was on 97. Iyer was the established batter, having hit nine sixes, and he had never scored a hundred in the IPL.
However, Shashank mentioned that he was told “to hit every ball for a four and a six,” without worrying about giving Shreyas the strike. He did exactly that, hitting five fours and scoring 23 runs off the final over, helping PBKS reach 243 for 5 in their IPL 2025 opener. This total was 11 runs more than Gujarat’s target.
“I didn’t see the scoreboard to be honest, but after the first ball I hit, I saw Shreyas was on 97,” Shashank said after the match. “I was going to ask him if I should take a single or something, but he came and told me not to worry about his hundred. It takes a lot of heart and courage to say that because hundreds don’t come easily in T20, especially in the IPL. That gave me even more confidence.”
Iyer and Shashank put together an unbeaten 81 runs off just 28 balls, helping PBKS add 77 runs in the last four overs. Iyer, who was batting at No. 3 for the first time in the IPL since 2022, faced only four balls in the last three overs. Shashank scored 44 off 16 balls, and Iyer ended unbeaten on 97 off 42.
“It’s a team game, we all know that, but in those situations, it’s hard to be selfless, yet Shreyas was,” said Shashank, who started his domestic career with Mumbai before moving to Chhattisgarh.
“I’ve known him for the last 15 years, and he’s always been the same. He told me to stay calm, play my usual cricketing shots, and keep my balance. By God’s grace, we had a good finish.”
Shashank Singh plays a shot in the IPL
GT had the tough task of chasing the second-highest total in the IPL, but Sai Sudharsan kept them in the game with 74 runs off 41 balls. Jos Buttler and Sherfane Rutherford also hit big shots as GT scored 87 runs between the 9th and 14th overs.
The target of 75 runs off 36 balls seemed achievable with the dew making it harder for the bowlers, until PBKS’ Impact Player Vijaykumar Vyshak delivered an amazing spell.
Vyshak gave away only ten runs in his first two overs, bowling ten dot balls. PBKS managed to bowl three consecutive overs without giving up a boundary. GT struggled to recover from this slowdown.
“Shreyas is someone who trusts his instincts as a captain. That’s why he’s one of the best captains around right now,” said Shashank. “I also felt it was the right time to bring Vyshak in, and the way he bowled… in the bowling meeting, we usually discuss these things, so this was part of the plan. The way he executed it was impressive. Those were tough overs to bowl because of the dew.”
“These are the moments you need to win. Vyshak came in and nailed it. It’s tough to bowl those yorkers, but he did his job perfectly, and credit goes to him.”
The Indian Premier League is the biggest and most popular cricket league in the world. It was founded in 2008 and had been running successfully ever since. The IPL has attracted some of the best players in the world and has seen some of the most expensive players in the world being auctioned off. Let’s take a look at the top 10 most expensive players in Indian Premier League (IPL) history.
1. Yuvraj Singh: The former Indian cricketer, Yuvraj Singh, was the most expensive player in the history of the IPL. He was bought for a whopping 16 crore rupees by the Delhi Daredevils in the 2014 IPL auctions. He was instrumental in the team’s success that season and scored some crucial runs for the team.
2. Glenn Maxwell: Australian all-rounder, Glenn Maxwell, was signed for a whopping 14.5 crore rupees by the Kings XI Punjab in the 2017 IPL auction. Maxwell has been a consistent performer in the IPL and has been one of the most sought-after players in the league.
3. Chris Morris: South African all-rounder Chris Morris was purchased by the Delhi Capitals for ten crore rupees in the 2021 IPL auction. Morris is one of the most skillful players in the world and is a key member of the South African national team.
4. Ben Stokes: English all-rounder, Ben Stokes, was bought by the Rajasthan Royals for 12.5 crore rupees in the 2018 IPL auction. Stokes has been one of the most consistent performers in the IPL and has been an integral part of the team’s success.
5. Kagiso Rabada: South African fast bowler, Kagiso Rabada, was signed by the Delhi Capitals for five crore rupees in the 2018 IPL auction. Rabada is one of the most skillful bowlers in the world and has been a key member of the South African team.
6. Pat Cummins: Australian fast bowler, Pat Cummins, was bought by the Kolkata Knight Riders for 15.5 crore rupees in the 2020 IPL auction. Cummins is one of the most skillful bowlers in the world and has been a key member of the Australian team.
7. Dinesh Karthik: Indian wicket-keeper batsman, Dinesh Karthik, was signed by the Delhi Daredevils for 12.5 crore rupees in the 2018 IPL auction. Karthik has been a consistent performer in the IPL and has been an integral part of the team’s success.
8. Mahendra Singh Dhoni: Former Indian captain, Mahendra Singh Dhoni, was bought by the Chennai Super Kings for 15 crore rupees in the 2018 IPL auction. Dhoni is one of the most experienced players in the IPL and has been an instrumental part in the team’s success.
9. Rohit Sharma: Indian opening batsman, Rohit Sharma, was signed by the Mumbai Indians for 15 crore rupees in the 2018 IPL auction. Sharma has been a consistent performer in the IPL and has been an integral part of the team’s success.
10. David Warner: Australian opening batsman, David Warner, was bought by the Sunrisers Hyderabad for 12.5 crore rupees in the 2018 IPL auction. Warner has been one of the most consistent performers in the IPL and has been an integral part of the team’s success.
These are the top 10 most expensive players in the history of the IPL. These players have been instrumental in their respective teams’ success and have been instrumental in the popularity of the IPL. These players have made a huge impact on the game and have been some of the most sought-after players in the league.
Christopher Henry Gayle, AKA the “Universe Boss” is genuinely a once-in-a-lifetime player. He is a man with impeccable charisma, and he can hit the ball for miles. Chris Gayle is one of the biggest names in cricket. And one of the greatest batsman West Indies have ever produced. And, by general consensus is the Greatest to play the T20 Format. Chris Gayle is a great guy and has a very cheerful personality. He’s a global superstar. Therefore, his market value is huge. He earns a lot through endorsements. Most of his earnings are through cricket. By playing for the national team and playing in other countries’ leagues such as IPL. The Universe Boss’ current net worth is at an estimation of $35 Million.
His net worth has observed a hike of over 40% in the past few years. Although, he has crossed hold of 40. He is still a very marketable commodity.
Records
The man has several records which seem unbreakable at the moment. Chris Gayle is the only player to score more than 10,000 runs in the T20 Format. He is the only player to have scored a triple century in test cricket, a double century in ODI, and a hundred in T20I. He is also the highest run-getter in ODI’s for the Windies. The great man is the only player to hit a six on the first ball of a test match. And, he holds the record for the fastest double-hundred ever in ODI’s with 138 balls. He also holds the record for Highest individual score in T20 with 175* (66 balls), which he scored against Pune Warriors India in the IPL. And, the man is so far the only player to hit 300 Sixes in IPL history. A pure power hitter.
Chris Gayle
Chris Gayle’s Housing and Cars
Chris Gayle resides in Jamaica in West Indies, which is his hometown. He bought a luxury house there in 2016. The house is valued at $2.9Million. He also invests in properties abroad. And owns real estate in several different countries.
The car collection of Chris Gayle is benefitting of a man of his charisma and taste. He owns few of the best luxury cars in the world. The Car brands owned by Chris Gayle include Mercedes Benz, Range Rover, Lamborghini, and Audi.
Chris Gayle is a generational Talent. Players like him don’t come around too often. He has lit up the world of cricket. His batting arc is too pure. He is as charismatic as they come. And is a great dancer as well. He is now 42 years old, so we can say that he doesn’t have a lot of time left as a cricketer. And, he is not part of any IPL team’s this year as he went unsold in the auction. But, he still earns a healthy salary. Nonetheless, he is a true great of the game, and we will advice everyone to enjoy him as much as they can. Because cricket will not be the same once he retires.
KL Rahul is an Indian cricketer. Cricket in India is treated like a religion. It is followed blindly by the supporters. The people in India take their cricket very seriously. They follow their team worldwide, wherever they may go. They love their superstars, and KL Rahul is one such superstar of the game. He is a brilliant batsman. And a very humble human being to boot. KL has been around the international circuit for a while. And a lot of his earnings come from the IPL. Since BCCI is the richest board in world cricket. The cricketers here get paid more, and IPL’s commercial value means more money and more mega-million contracts. KL Rahul’s Net Worth is currently at $10Million, that is ₹75 Crore.
Rahul’s career
KL has had a stellar career so far. He has been scoring runs for fun. And he is one of the most elegant batsman in the world. As always, this season, too, he is in the race for the Orange Cap. He is currently second in the list behind Jos Buttler. He won it in 2020 and finished third by just 12 runs. KL has been amassing runs for a while now. The just-turned 30-year-old now plays for the Lucknow Supergiants. And is the captain of the side. His current contract suggests he is getting paid a whopping ₹17 Crore in this year’s edition of the IPL. And, he has justified him being one of the highest-paid players. His performances speak for themselves.
KL Rahul girlfriend
KL Rahul’s car collection
The Car collection of KL Rahul is quite Small. KL Rahul owns a few of the best luxury cars in the world. The Car brands owned by KL Rahul include Mercedes AMG C 43.
His net worth has grown exponentially in the past three years. Mostly due to him getting more commercials and his IPL contracts expanding. Rahul has become one of the first names in the team sheets for the national side as well. And he will be a mainstay in the T20 side that will go to the world cup this year. India will be relying on his performances a lot, and he will look to create a legacy and cement his place further.
RCB and RR will face off against each other today for the first time this season. RCB has a 50-50 record so far this IPL. Winning 1 and Losing 1 out of their first two matches. Meanwhile, RR has a 100% record so far. And are currently table toppers with a heavy advantage in Net Run Rate. And RCB are currently sitting on 7th. With a negative run rate. Not the start they were aiming for, but victory in the last game has them on a good momentum and in great spirits as well. This match sets to become a nail-biter.
The match will be at Wankhede Stadium tonight at 7:30. Viewers can view it on Hotstar and on star sports channels which are Star Sports 1, Star Sports 1 HD, Star Sports 1 Hindi, Star Sports 1 Hindi HD, and on Star Sports Select 1 HD.
RR’s Previous Result
Rajasthan handed out a defeat to Mumbai Indians in their previous outing. They defeated them by a margin of 23 runs. RR, while batting first, posted a total of 193-8 after 20 overs. Due to the massive innings of Jos Buttler. In which the England wicketkeeper scored his first century ever in IPL. That also got him the orange cup. As he has become the current orange cap holder. Buttler, with the help of Sanju Samson and Hetmeyer, posted this total. Which got them across the line in the end.
Buttler 100 against MI
Mumbai Indians in response to them. Started off really well with Ishan Kishan hitting a half-century. And then Tilak Verma, the youngster handing out a quickfire 61 off 33 balls before getting dismissed by Ashwin. After, which the Royals took total control of the game and, in the end, won it comfortably with a margin of 23 runs. And climbing to the top of the table in the process.
RCB’s previous result
RCB’s last game was a low scoring nail biter. Which is an exception to the current trend followed in this year’s IPL. Where most of the games have been high scoring due to small grounds and high amounts of dew. Which is due to the fact that the grounds are in Mumbai and Pune, which are relatively close to Coastal Areas.
RCB bowled first. And restricted KKR to just 128-10 in 19.2 overs. RCB’s bowlers bowled brilliantly on a wicket that was offering a bit of help to the bowlers. And, especially to Hasranga, who bowled beautifully to take 4 wickets of his full quota of 4 overs and conceding just 20 runs. Akash Deep also took 3 wickets. KKR’s highest scorer was Russel, with 25 runs.
RCB victory against KKR
KKR came all guns blazing against RCB in the Powerplay with the new ball. As Umesh Yadav took two wickets and had RCB on the ropes with 17-3 after 2.1 overs. David Willey and Sherfane Rutherford steadied the ship after the quick collapse of the top order. As Willey scored 18 and Rutherford scored 28. Shahbaz Ahmed played his hand as well by scoring 27 of 20 balls. And then Dinesh Karthik came and scored a quickfire 14 to help his current team go across the line against his former employers.
Match predictions, Playing XI, and previous records.
The toss will play a crucial role in deciding today’s winner. Most of the games are being won by the team that wins the toss and bowls first. Teams decide to bowl first owing to the dew coming later on. Which makes it very tough for the bowlers. Hence, making it very hard to defend the target. Wankhede is a relatively small ground. Both of the teams have explosive batsmen, which will look to capitalize on that fact. Hence, the score should be around 160-180 mark. The match will go down right to the wire.
Both teams have faced each other a total of 24 times across the history of this competition. With RCB having a better record with 12 victories in comparison to RR’s 10. With 2 games not bringing about a result.
Over the previous five meetings, RR have not bested RCB. With RCB having won 4 of the last 5 games between the sides and 1 game not yielding a result. They have both faced each other 1 time at Wankhede. Which was also won by RCB.
The historical odds don’t favor RR. But they will be smelling blood. And are on a very good run of form at the moment. Other than that, Yuzvendra Chahal and Devdutt Paddikal, who are previous RCB players, will be looking to show their capabilities to their previous employers, who let them go this season.
It should be a nail-biter going right down to the wire.
Our Winner Prediction: RR
RCB’s probable playing XI
Du Plessis (C)
Dinesh Karthik (WK)
Anuj Rawat
Virat Kohli
Sherfane Rutherford
Shahbaz Ahmed
Wanindu Hasaranga
David Willey
Harshal Patel
Akash Deep
Mohammed Siraj
RCB will most probably be going with the same playing XI as the last game. Their bowling attack has been firing on all cylinders and doesn’t need any changes for the most part. And, any changes might occur when the Australians Glenn Maxwell and Josh Hazlewood arrive from their tours. Maxwell will slot into the middle order once he arrives.
RR’s probable playing XI
Sanju Samson (C and WK)
Jos Buttler
Yashasvi Jaiswal
Devdutt Paddikal
Shimron Hetmeyer
James Neesham
Ravichandran Ashwin
Navdeep Saini
Trent Boult
Yuzvendra Chahal
Prasidh Krishna
RR’s probable playing XI is pretty much the same as last game. The only change we think they might add is James Neesham for Riyan Parag as Neesham is also a very capable finisher. And offers a very handy bowling option as well. Which will help them if any bowler goes wrong or if they need to churn out overs. RR has a very strong squad on paper with healthy options on the bench. Therefore, it is hard to get into the XI. Therefore they aren’t very susceptible to change. The top 5 and the bowling department of RR are pretty much-guaranteed starters. The only change they can make is in Parag’s position to add a bit of firepower to their already very strong side.
In form players:
RR
Jos Buttler is the main man up top for them. The only centurion in this year so far and the current holder of the orange cap. He is in great form and is a certain threat.
Sanju Samson
Sanju Samson’s IPL has gone off to a flyer. He has scored 85 runs across the first two games with an average of 42.5.
Shimron Hetmeyer has scored 67 runs across both games with a very healthy strike rate of 248.5. He is smashing the ball out of the park with ease at the moment. And will be very hard to stop.
Yuzvendra Chahal, as always, is among the leading wicket-takers. He has taken 5 wickets in just the first two games. And, will be the biggest wicket threat to RCB batsmen as he knows them a lot from their previous practice sessions all these years. And the fact that some of them are weak against spin boosts his chances a lot as well.
Ravi Ashwin has been very good for RR in stopping the batsmen from scoring hence creating wicket-taking opportunities for others.
Trent Boult as always, has been brilliant in the Powerplay. He has picked up wickets in the beginning and sets the tone for the rest of the innings. He will be looking to decapitate RCB’s top order in tonight’s game as well.
RCB
Faf Du Plessis, the captain, looked in great knick in his first game. And he will be looking to add to his total and guide his team home.
Virat Kohli
Virat Kohli has looked in good touch the first game. He will be looking to score a lot of runs this IPL and regain his past form back for the T20 World Cup this year. And he has a good record against the Royals. Dinesh Karthik has came in and fit like a glove in the finisher role. He is boasting a huge Strike Rate of 216.6 currently.
Wanindu Hasaranga has had a brilliant start to his IPL career under RCB. He has picked up 5 wickets in the first two games. With a healthy economy. Harshal Patel, he equaled the most wickets taken by a bowler in a single season last year. And he has gone off to a good start in this season as well. The man from Haryana bowled a brilliant spell in his last outing. His economy so far is just 5.88, which is brilliant. Harshal will look to add more wickets to his tally of 3 in the first two games.
ITATA IPL begins from March 26th 2022
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This year’s edition of the Indian Premier League is almost on the horizon. This is that time of the year when friendships are put on hold, and the pride of supporting your favorite team takes precedence. This will be the 15th iteration of the competition, which first began in 2008 and revolutionized domestic cricket as we know it. With a new sponsor at the helm, namely TATA, we are bound for some non-stop cricketing action. Along with a new sponsor, this year also sees the addition of two new teams. Lucknow Super Giants and Gujarat Titans are the two brand new franchises that will be vying for the prestigious cup. With the auctions being concluded last month, we can now take a look at the top 10 most expensive IPL players in history.
The list consists of the pre-retained players as well as the new players for whom teams broke the bank and added them to their star-studded rosters.
We begin our list of expensive IPL superstars with a duo who were bought by the newly formed Gujarat Titans this year for Rs. 15 Crore each. The enigmatic all-rounder Hardik Pandya and the magical leg-break bowler Rashid Khan have already bolstered the Titans as a credible threat on paper. In addition to that, their records and form are a testament to the fact that Gujarat Titans is a team to be taken seriously, and they will be looking to make a mark in their debut year.
Hardik Pandya was also announced to be the team captain, leading the likes of Shubman Gill, David Miller, Rashid Khan, and more. Their price tag of 15 Crore places them jointly at the 10th position in our list of top 10 most expensive IPL players of all time.
Rashid Khan and Hardik Pandya
9. Ishan Kishan
Bought for: Rs. 15.25 Crore
Team: Mumbai Indians Year: 2022
Mumbai Indians went all out his year to buy back Ishan Kishan for a massive sum of 15.25 Crore. At the auction, they faced competitions from the likes of Sunrisers Hyderabad and Gujarat Titans. However, Mumbai Indians were ready to bring out the big guns and won the bidding war, making Ishan the most expensive player at this year’s IPL.
Undoubtedly, at only 23 years of age, Ishan’s price tag is an indication that the teams see him as a valuable asset, with the left-handed batsman very much capable of producing match-winning knocks. Ishan Kishan places 9th on our list of top 10 most expensive IPL players of all time.
Ishan Kishan
8. Pat Cummins
Bought for: Rs. 15.50 Crore
Team: Kolkata Knight Riders Year: 2020
Pat Cummins in 2020 was the number 1 fast bowler in the world and rightly so attracted several franchises for his skills. Subsequently, KKR managed to secure him for a price tag of Rs. 15 Crore, making him the most expensive player of IPL 2020. However, he was not able to properly justify his price tag in 2020, bagging just 3 wickets in 10 matches.
This year, Pat Cummins is back in the KKR squad after he was bought for Rs 7.25 Crore and will be looking to add his value to the squad led by Shreyas Iyer. Pat Cummins is the 8th most expensive player in IPL history.
Pat Cummins
7. Yuvraj Singh
Bought for: Rs. 16 Crore
Team: Delhi Daredevils Year: 2015
Yuvraj Singh in 2015 was bought by Delhi Daredevils for an unprecedented price of Rs. 16 Crore. At the time, Yuvraj Singh who was 33 years old, was not selected for the Indian team. However, the intense bidding war to secure him surprised many. It was mainly due to his previous year’s form when he played for Royal Challengers Bangalore, that enabled the franchises to fight for his signature.
A record-breaking buy in the 2015 edition of IPL, places Yuvraj Singh 7th on the top 10 most expensive player list.
Yuvraj Singh
6. Ravindra Jadeja
Bought for: Rs. 16 Crore
Team: Chennai Super Kings Year: 2022
The versatile Ravindra Jadeja was retained by Chennai Super Kings this year for a sum of Rs. 16 Crore. Jadeja has been a mainstay of Chennai Super Kings and with his versatility, he has certainly put the trust in his name for franchises to consider him an integral part of the team. Boasting a 200 match experience, 2386 runs, and 127 wickets in the IPL, seldom can people question the impact he brings to a team. Ravindra Jadeja will be looking to ply his trades once more as he places 6th on our list of the top 10 most expensive IPL players of all time.
Ravindra Jadeja
5. Rishabh Pant
Bought for: Rs. 16 Crore
Team: Delhi Capitals Year: 2022
Delhi Capitals retained the batsman-keeper Rishabh Pant for Rs 16 Crore, who is also set to captain the side. Rishabh Pant has been in an impressive form, with the most recent display coming off his record-breaking fastest 50 by an Indian in a test match. However, it will be interesting, to say the least how the 24-year-old manages to lead a squad consisting of David Warner, Lungi Ndidi, Axar Patel, and more.
A massive price tag places Rishabh Pant 5th on our list of the top 10 most expensive players in IPL.
Rishabh Pant
4. Rohit Sharma
Bought for: Rs. 16 Crore
Team: Mumbai Indians Year: 2022
Retention of the talismanic Rohit Sharma seemed like a no-brainer for the authorities in charge at Mumbai Indians. With a disappointing campaign last year, Rohit and co. will look to bounce back in the most authoritative way possible. He will be leading the likes of Jasprit Bumrah, Kieron Pollard, Suryakumar Yadav, and Ishan Kishan to name a few. With their eyes set on once again returning the glory back to Wankhede Stadium, it will be an exciting competition nonetheless for Mumbai Indians.
Rohit Sharma is the 4th most expensive player of all time in IPL.
Rohit Sharma will be leading the Mumbai Indians again this year after being retained for Rs. 16 Crore.
3. Chris Morris
Bought for: Rs. 16.25 Crore
Team: Rajasthan Royals Year: 2021
Last year when Chris Morris was bought by the Rajasthan Royals, it turned a lot of heads that Royal Challengers Bangalore let go after an impressive 2020 campaign. Nevertheless, one’s loss is the other gain, and Rajasthan Royals grabbed this opportunity with both hands. He was paired with Jofra Archer as a death bowler and devastating effect.
Chris Morris recently announced his retirement on his Instagram page. He joins the list as the 3rd most overall and the most expensive overseas player in the history of IPL.
Chris Morris in last years IPL tournament was bought by RCB for Rs. 16.25 Crore, making him one of the most expensive overseas players in IPL history.
2. Virat Kohli
Bought for: Rs. 17 Crore
Team: Royal Challengers Bangalore Year: 2018
Virat Kohli’s retention in 2018 for a whopping sum of Rs. 17 Crore at the time was the most obvious decision. As the captain of the Indian National team and scoring an impressive 2735 runs in international cricket that year alone made it an easy decision for RCB to build the team around Kohli. However, poor performance in 2018 by the team saw them not qualifying for the playoffs and finishing in the bottom half of the table. Virat Kohli ranks as the 2nd most expensive player on our list.
Virat Kohli captain of Royal Challengers Bangalore.
1. KL Rahul
Bought for: Rs. 17 Crore
Team: Lucknow Super Giants Year: 2022
KL Rahul this year headlined the IPL transfers list after being picked by Lucknow Super Giants for a sum of Rs. 17 Crore and will be leading the side this year. Lucknow had the option to pick 3 players ahead of the auction from their pool of available players. Unquestionably, LSG dished out a hefty sum for Rahul whom they see as their franchise player. Boasting an impressive batting average in IPL, Lucknow will be looking for an impressive start in their inaugural campaign.
KL Rahul after this year becomes the most expensive IPL player in history.
KL Rahul will be joining Lucknow Super Giants for a humongous fee of Rs. 17 Crore.
Dwayne Bravo is a champion. What a player he has been and continues to be. DJ Bravo is a superstar. He has been at the top for so long. He is a global superstar. Dwayne Bravo is a great of the game. And, with that greatness, he carries a unique charisma and a beautiful smile. You will never hear a bad word about him. A player loved by his teams’ fans and rivals alike. Gem of a human being and a brilliant cricketer. Dwayne Bravo’s Net Worth is at an estimated 28Million$ as of 2022. He is a very crafty and intelligent cricketer. Slower balls, knuckle balls, quicker ones, some mighty hits to the boundary. He has it all. Dwayne Bravo has won a lot of games with his bowling and fielding. And, even with his batting at times as well. The whole package.
Dwayne Bravo continues to shine. He is now at the age of 39. At which age, most players are retired or have slowed down a lot. But he is showing no signs of slowing down. And, long may it continue. He still tears apart the other team’s lineups. And puts them in a spot of bother. No batsman seemingly has an answer to this great man’s craft. He just surpassed Malinga this year to become the highest wicket taker in IPL history. With his craft and his great dance moves. And his celebrations and catches. Bravo has lit up the IPL, International cricket, and the whole of cricketing world alike. Players like him don’t come around too often. We are lucky to be witnessing a superstar.
Dwayne Bravo
DJ Bravo’s earnings
Dwayne Bravo’s main earnings come from Cricket. Like, every other player. The West Indian earns his income through several leagues, such as the IPL. And the remaining comes from endorsements. Since he is a superstar. He is a very marketable commodity. And he takes advantage of the fact and earns through good endorsement deals.
Bravo’s cars
Dwayne Bravo Car Collection have some of the most insane and beautiful cars, which includes Range Rover, Jaguar, Mustang, and much more. He owns many Luxury SUV’s and luxury cars like Jaguar F-Pace, Range-Rover Velar, Range-Rover Evogue, Ford Mustang, and Many more.
DJ Bravo is a great player. You can watch him in action in Tata IPL on Hotstar.
