Here's a breakdown of the IPL 2024 teams and their squads based on the information provided:
Group A
Group B
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In this record-setting auction, Starc surpassed his captain, Pat Cummins, who previously held the distinction as the most expensive player in IPL history with a price tag of ₹20.50 crore. The auction witnessed an intense bidding showdown, particularly involving Mumbai Indians (MI) and Delhi Capitals (DC) in the initial stages. After their withdrawal, Gujarat Titans and Kolkata Knight Riders engaged in a fierce bidding war that surpassed the ₹20.50 crore benchmark set by Sunrisers Hyderabad for Pat Cummins. Eventually, Gujarat Titans conceded at ₹24.75 crore, allowing Kolkata Knight Riders to secure Starc for this historic and unprecedented amount.
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The IPL 2024 auction witnessed the participation of a substantial contingent of 332 players hailing from 13 different countries. Among them, 216 players were of Indian origin. Following player retention, releases, and trades, the 10 participating teams collectively had the opportunity to fill a maximum of 77 slots, including 30 overseas player quotas.
Captain: Ruturaj Gaikwand
In a bid to fortify their batting lineup, the Chennai Super Kings made significant acquisitions during the IPL 2024 auction in Dubai on Tuesday. New Zealand batters Daryl Mitchell and Rachin Ravindra are the latest additions to the CSK roster following substantial spending.
| Purse available | Rs 1 Crore |
| Current squad | MS Dhoni, Ravindra Jadeja, Ruturaj Gaikwad, Ajinkya Rahane, Deepak Chahar, Devon Conway, Moeen Ali, Shivam Dube, Maheesh Theekshana, Mitchell Santner, Matheesha Pathirana, Tushar Deshpande, Rajvardhan Hangargekar, Mukesh Choudhary, Simarjeet Singh, Shaik Rasheed, Nishant Sindhu, Prashant Solanki, Ajay Mandal, Rachin Ravindra, Shardul Thakur, Daryl Mitchell, Sameer Rizvi, Avanish Rao Aravelly, Mustafizur Rahman |
| Players Bought | Rachin Ravindra (1.80 Cr), Shardul Thakur (4 Cr), Daryl Mitchell (14 Cr), Sameer Rizvi (8.4 Cr), Mustafizur Rahman (2 Cr), Avanish Rao Aravelly (20 L) |
| Players Released | Akash Singh, Ambati Rayudu, Ben Stokes, Bhagath Varma, Dwaine Pretorius, Kyle Jamieson, Sisanda Magala, Subhranshu Senapati |
| Ruled Out Players | Devon Conway, Matheesha Pathirana |
| Total Players | 25 |
| Overseas | 8 |
| Overseas slots remaining | 0 |
| Total available slots | 0 |
The Chennai Super Kings invested a hefty sum of Rs 14 crore to secure the services of Daryl Mitchell, showcasing their commitment to bolstering their batting prowess. Additionally, Sameer Rizvi emerged as the second most expensive purchase for CSK, commanding a whopping Rs 8.40 crore. Notably, Rizvi's acquisition marks a significant milestone as the costliest uncapped Indian player in the auction.
Captain: Rishabh Pant
In a surprising move during the IPL 2024 Auction in Dubai, Delhi Capitals made a notable purchase by securing the uncapped Indian wicketkeeper Kumar Kushagra for a substantial sum of Rs 7.2 crore. This hefty investment distinguishes him as one of the few uncapped players with a salary exceeding Rs 5 crore, marking a significant endorsement of his talent.
| Purse available | Rs 9.9 Crore |
| Current squad | Rishabh Pant (c), Pravin Dubey, David Warner, Vicky Ostwal, Prithvi Shaw, Anrich Nortje, Abishek Porel, Kuldeep Yadav, Axar Patel, Lungi Ngidi, Lalit Yadav, Khaleel Ahmed, Mitchell Marsh, Ishant Sharma, Yash Dhull, Mukesh Kumar, Harry Brook, Tristan Stubbs, Ricky Bhui, Kumar Kushagra, Rasikh Dar, Jhye Richardson, Sumit Kumar, Shai Hope, Swastik Chhikara |
| Players Bought | Kumar Kushagra (Rs 7.20 Cr), Jhye Richardson (Rs 5 Cr), Harry Brook (Rs 4 Cr), Sumit Kumar (Rs 1 Cr), Shai Hope (Rs 75 Lakh), Tristan Stubbs (Rs 50 Lakh), Ricky Bhui (Rs 20 Lakh), Swastik Chhikara (Rs 20 Lakh), Rasikh Dar (Rs 20 Lakh) |
| Players Released | Aman Khan, Chetan Sakariya, Kamlesh Nagarkoti, Manish Pandey, Mustafizur Rahman, Phil Salt, Priyam Garg, Rilee Rossouw, Ripal Patel, Rovman Powell, Sarfaraz Khan |
| Ruled Out Palyers | Harry Brook, Lungi Ngidi |
| Total Players | 25 |
| Overseas | 8 |
| Overseas slots remaining | 0 |
| Total available slots | 0 |
Delhi Capitals also made significant overseas acquisitions, with Australian pacer Jhye Richardson and English batter Harry Brook standing out as prominent picks. The franchise spent Rs 5 crore on Richardson and Rs 4 crore on Brook. In total, Delhi Capitals acquired nine players in the auction, including West Indian Shai Hope and South African Tristan Stubbs. The team also invested Rs 1 crore in the uncapped Indian all-rounder Sumit Kumar. These strategic moves reflect Delhi Capitals' commitment to building a diverse and competitive squad for the upcoming IPL season.
Captain: Shubman Gill
During the IPL 2024 auction in Dubai, Gujarat Titans made notable investments in uncapped players, highlighting their strategic focus on emerging talent. Their most substantial acquisition came in the form of Brisbane Heat's left-arm fast bowler Spencer Johnson, secured for a staggering Rs 10 crore. This marked a significant investment for the team, emphasizing their belief in Johnson's potential.
| Purse available | Rs 7.85 Crore |
| Current squad | Shubman Gill, Matthew Wade, Wriddhiman Saha, Kane Williamson, David Miller, Abhinav Manohar, Sai Sudharsan, Darshan Nalkande, Vijay Shankar, Jayant Yadav, Rahul Tewatia, Mohammed Shami, Noor Ahmad, R Sai Kishore, Rashid Khan, Josh Little, Mohit Sharma, Azmatullah Omarzai, Umesh Yadav, Manav Suthar, Shahrukh Khan, Sushant Mishra, Kartik Tyagi, Spencer Johnson, Robin Minz |
| Players Bought | Azmatullah Omarzai (50 L), Umesh Yadav (5.80 Cr), Manav Suthar (20 L), Shahrukh Khan (7.4 Cr), Sushant Mishra (2.2 Cr), Kartik Tyagi (60 L), Spencer Johnson (10 Cr), Robin Minz (3.6 Cr) |
| Traded | Hardik Pandya |
| Players Released | Alzarri Joseph, Odean Smith, Dasun Shanaka, Yash Dayal, KS Bharat, Shivam Mavi, Urvil Patel, Pradeep Sangwan. |
| Ruled-Out | Mohammed Shami, Robin Minz |
| Total Players | 25 |
| Overseas | 8 |
| Overseas slots remaining | 0 |
| Total available slots | 0 |
Furthermore, the 2022 IPL champions, Gujarat Titans, made another significant move by securing the services of uncapped batter Shahrukh Khan for a hefty sum of Rs 7.40 crore. These strategic purchases underscore Gujarat Titans' commitment to nurturing and harnessing young talent as they prepare for the upcoming IPL season.
Captain: Shreyas Iyer
In a record-breaking move, Kolkata Knight Riders made IPL history by securing the services of Australian pacer Mitchell Starc for an astronomical Rs 24.75 crore, making him the most expensive buy ever in the league's history. This substantial investment underscores KKR's commitment to fortifying their bowling lineup and addressing the need for a lead pacer.
| Purse available | Rs 1.35 Crore |
| Current squad | Shreyas Iyer, Nitish Rana, Rinku Singh, Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Sunil Narine, Jason Roy, Suyash Sharma, Anukul Roy, Andre Russell, Venkatesh Iyer, Harshit Rana, Vaibhav Arora, Varun Chakravarthy, KS Bharat, Chetan Sakariya, Mitchell Starc, Angkrish Raghuvanshi, Ramandeep Singh, Sherfane Rutherford, Manish Pandey, Mujeeb Rahman, Gus Atkinson, Sakib Hussain |
| Players Bought | KS Bharat (50 L), Chetan Sakariya (50 L), Mitchell Starc (24.75 Cr), Angkrish Raghuvanshi (20 L), Ramandeep Singh (20 L), Sherfane Rutherford (1.5 Cr), Manish Pandey (50 L), Mujeeb Rahman (2 Cr), Gus Atkinson (1 Cr), Sakib Hussain (20 L) |
| Players Released | Shakib Al Hasan, Litton Das, David Wiese, Arya Desai, N Jagadeesan, Mandeep Singh, Kulwant Khejroliya, Shardul Thakur, Lockie Ferguson, Umesh Yadav, Tim Southee, Johnson Charles |
| Ruled-Out | Jason Roy, Gus Atkinson |
| Total Players | 23 |
| Overseas | 8 |
| Overseas slots remaining | 0 |
| Total available slots | 2 |
The decision to release Tim Southee, Umesh Yadav, Lockie Ferguson, and Shardul Thakur ahead of the auction emphasized the strategic imperative for Kolkata Knight Riders to secure a premier fast bowler, culminating in the historic signing of Mitchell Starc.
Captain: KL Rahul
In a strategic move during the IPL 2024 auction in Dubai on Tuesday, Lucknow Super Giants directed their investments towards Indian bowlers, making significant acquisitions to strengthen their bowling arsenal. The franchise made a noteworthy expenditure of almost Rs 9 crore on emerging talent, securing the services of young pacer Shivam Mavi for a substantial Rs 6.4 crore and uncapped spinner M Siddharth for Rs 2.4 crore.
| Purse available | Rs 95 Lakh |
| Current squad | KL Rahul (c), Quinton de Kock, Nicholas Pooran, Ayush Badoni, Kyle Mayers, Marcus Stoinis, Deepak Hooda, Ravi Bishnoi, Naveen-ul-Haq, Krunal Pandya, Yudhvir Singh, Prerak Mankad, Yash Thakur, Amit Mishra, Mark Wood, Mayank Yadav, Mohsin Khan, Devdutt Padukone (Traded), Shivam Mavi, Arshin Kulkarni, M Siddharth, Ashton Turner, David Willey, Mohd. Arshad Khan |
| Players Bought | Shivam Mavi (Rs 6.40 Cr), M Siddharth (Rs 2.4 Cr), David Willey (Rs 2 Cr), Ashton Turner (Rs 1 Cr), Arshin Kulkarni (Rs 20 Lakh), Mohd. Arshad Khan (Rs 20 Lakh) |
| Players Released | Arpit Guleria, Daniel Sams, Jaydev Unadkat, Karan Sharma, Karun Nair, Manan Vohra, Suryansh Shegde, Swapnil Singh |
| Ruled-Out | Mark Wood |
| Total Players | 25 |
| Overseas | 8 |
| Overseas slots remaining | 0 |
| Total available slots | 0 |
Among the overseas players, Lucknow Super Giants added England all-rounder David Willey to their roster for Rs 2 crore and secured the services of Australian Ashton Turner for Rs 1 crore. Additionally, the team made strategic investments in two uncapped Indian all-rounders. These moves showcase Lucknow Super Giants' commitment to building a well-balanced squad with a focus on nurturing both local and international talent for the upcoming IPL season.
Captain: Hardik Pandya
In a strategic move during the IPL 2024 auction, Mumbai Indians concentrated on reinforcing their squad with bowlers and all-rounders, making a notable high bid of Rs 5 crore for South African pacer Gerald Coetzee. This marked the franchise's most substantial expenditure in the auction, underscoring their focus on bolstering their bowling and all-round capabilities.
| Purse available | Rs 1.05 Crore |
| Current squad | Hardik Pandya (Traded from GT), Rohit Sharma, Dewald Brevis, Suryakumar Yadav, Ishan Kishan, Tilak Varma, Tim David, Vishnu Vinod, Arjun Tendulkar, Shams Mulani, Nehal Wadhera, Jasprit Bumrah, Kumar Kartikeya, Piyush Chawla, Akash Madhwal, Jason Behrendorff, Romario Shepherd (Traded from LSG), Gerald Coetzee, Dilshan Madhushanka, Shreyas Gopal, Nuwan Thushara, Namandhir Singh, Anshul Kamboj, Mohammad Nabi, Shivalik Sharma |
| Players Traded | Hardik Pandya, Romario Shepherd |
| Players Bought | Gerald Coetzee (5 Cr), Dilshan Madhushanka (4.6 Cr), Shreyas Gopal (20 L), Nuwan Thushara (4.80 Cr), Namandhir Singh (20 L), Anshul Kamboj (20 L), Mohammad Nabi (1.5 Cr), Shivalik Sharma (20 L) |
| Players Released | Chris Jordan, Duan Jansen, Hrithik Shokeen, Jhye Richardson, Jofra Archer, Mohd. Arshad Khan, Raghav Goyal, Ramandeep Singh, Roley Meredith, Sandeep Warrier, Tristan Stubbs |
| Ruled-Out | Jason Behrendorff, Dilshan Madushanka, Suryakumar Yadav |
| Total Players | 25 |
| Overseas | 8 |
| Overseas slots remaining | 0 |
| Total available slots | 0 |
Additionally, Mumbai Indians, the five-time IPL champions, announced on Friday that star all-rounder Hardik Pandya would lead the team in the 2024 edition of the league. These moves highlight Mumbai Indians' commitment to assembling a well-rounded and competitive team for the upcoming IPL season, led by the dynamic leadership of Hardik Pandya.
Captain: Shikhar Dhawan
In the IPL 2024 Auction's Dubai debut on Tuesday, Punjab Kings directed a substantial portion of their budget towards bolstering their all-rounder contingent. The most expensive Indian acquisition for Punjab was the versatile Harshal Patel, formerly with RCB, secured for a hefty Rs 11.75 crore.
| Purse available | Rs 4.15 Crore |
| Current squad | Shikhar Dhawan (c), Matthew Short, Prabhsimran Singh (wk), Jitesh Sharma (wk), Sikandar Raza, Rishi Dhawan, Liam Livingstone, Atharva Taide, Arshdeep Singh, Nathan Ellis, Sam Curran, Kagiso Rabada, Harpreet Brar, Rahul Chahar, Harpreet Bhatia, Vidwath Kaverappa, Shivam Singh, Harshal Patel, Chris Woakes, Ashutosh Sharma, Vishwanath Pratap Singh, Shashank Singh, Tanay Thyagarajann, Prince Choudhary, Rilee Rossouw |
| Players Bought | Harshal Patel (Rs 11.75 Cr), Rilee Rossouw (Rs 8 Cr), Chris Woakes (Rs 4.2 Cr), Tanay Thyagarajann (Rs 20 Lakh), Vishwanath Pratap Singh (Rs 20 Lakh), Ashutosh Sharma (Rs 20 Lakh), Shashank Singh (Rs 20 Lakh), Prince Choudhary (Rs 20 Lakh) |
| Released Players | Shahrukh Khan, Raj Bawa, Baltej Dhanda, Mohit Rathee, Bhanuka Rajapaksa |
| Total Players | 25 |
| Overseas | 8 |
| Overseas slots remaining | 0 |
| Total available slots | 0 |
The team further invested significantly, acquiring the services of South African batter Rilee Rossouw for Rs 8 crore and England all-rounder Chris Woakes for Rs 4.2 crore.
Captain: Faf du Plessis
Royal Challengers Bangalore fortified their bowling lineup in the IPL 2024 Auction in Dubai, securing four pacers through intense bidding wars. Overseas additions Alzarri Joseph and Lockie Ferguson, along with pace-allrounder Tom Curran, augment RCB's bowling depth. Indian pacer Yash Dayal further enhances their options. These strategic moves highlight RCB's commitment to crafting a well-rounded and formidable team for the upcoming IPL season, emphasizing a potent bowling unit to compete at the highest level.
| Purse available | Rs 2.85 Crore |
| Current squad | Faf du Plessis (c), Glenn Maxwell, Virat Kohli, Rajat Patidar, Anuj Rawat, Dinesh Karthik, Suyash Prabhudessai, Will Jacks, Mahipal Lomror, Karn Sharma, Manoj Bhandage, Mayank Dagar (Traded), Vyshak Vijay Kumar, Akash Deep, Mohammed Siraj, Reece Topley, Himanshu Sharma, Rajan Kumar, Cameron Green (Traded), Alzarri Joseph, Yash Dayal, Tom Curran, Lockie Ferguson, Swapnil Singh, Saurav Chauhan |
| Players Bought | Alzarri Joseph (Rs 11.50 Cr), Yash Dayal (Rs 5 Cr), Lockie Ferguson (Rs 2 Cr), Tom Curran (Rs 1.5 Cr), Saurav Chauhan (Rs 20 Lakh), Swapnil Singh (Rs 20 Lakh) |
| Players Released | Avinash Singh, David Willey, Finn Allen, Harshal Patel, Josh Hazlewood, Kedar Jadhav, Michael Bracewell, Siddharth Kaul, Sonu Yadav, Wanindu Hasaranga, Wayne Parnell |
| Total Players | 25 |
| Overseas | 8 |
| Overseas slots remaining | 0 |
| Total available slots | 0 |
Captain: Sanju Samson
In the IPL 2023 mini-auction held in Kochi on Friday, Rajasthan Royals completed their squad by acquiring nine players, reaching the maximum strength of 25. The West Indies all-rounder, Jason Holder, emerged as the marquee purchase for RR, with the franchise splurging Rs 5.75 crore for his valuable services.
| Category | Details |
| Purse available | Rs 20 Lakh |
| Current squad | Sanju Samson (c) (wk), Jos Buttler, Shimron Hetmyer, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Dhruv Jurel, Riyan Parag, Donovan Ferreira, Kunal Rathore, Ravichandran Ashwin, Kuldeep Sen, Navdeep Saini, Prasidh Krishna, Sandeep Sharma, Trent Boult, Yuzvendra Chahal, Adam Zampa, Avesh Khan (Traded), Rovman Powell, Shubham Dubey, Tom Kohler-Cadmore, Abid Mushtaq, Nandre Burger |
| Players Bought | Rovman Powell (Rs 7.40 Cr), Shubham Dubey (Rs 5.8 Cr), Nandre Burger (Rs 50 Lakh), Tom Kohler-Cadmore (Rs 40 Lakh), Abid Mushtaq (Rs 20 Lakh) |
| Players Released | Abdul P A, Akash Vashisht, Jason Holder, Joe Root, K.C Cariappa, K.M. Asif, Kuldip Yadav, Murugan Ashwin, Obed Mccoy |
| Ruled-Out | Prasidh Krishna. |
| Total Players | 22 |
| Overseas | 8 |
| Overseas slots remaining | 0 |
| Total available slots | 3 |
In addition to Holder, Rajasthan Royals strategically invested Rs 1.5 crore in Australian spinner Adam Zampa and Rs 1 crore in England batter Joe Root. The team also secured the services of uncapped South African talent Donovan Ferreira for Rs 50 lakh. These acquisitions reflect Rajasthan Royals' commitment to assembling a well-balanced and competitive squad for the upcoming IPL season.
Captain: Pat Cummins
In a high-profile move during the IPL 2024 auction in Dubai on Tuesday, Sunrisers Hyderabad secured the services of Australian skipper Pat Cummins at a staggering cost of Rs 20.5 crore. This notable transaction positions Cummins as the second most expensive purchase in the history of the Indian Premier League (IPL).
| Purse available | Rs 3.2 Crore |
| Current squad | Aiden Markram Abdul Samad, Rahul Tripathi, Glenn Phillips, Heinrich Klaasen, Mayank Agarwal, Anmolpreet Singh, Upendra Yadav, Nitish Reddy, Shahbaz Ahmed (Traded from RCB), Abhishek Sharma, Marco Jansen, Washington Sundar, Sanvir Singh, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Mayank Markande, Umran Malik, T Natarajan, Fazahaq Farooqi, Travis Head, Wanindu Hasaranga, Pat Cummins, Jaydev Unadkat, Akash Maharaj Singh, Jhathavedh Subramanyam |
| Player Traded | Shahbaz Ahmed |
| Players Bought | Travis Head (6.8 Cr), Wanindu Hasaranga (1.5 Cr), Pat Cummins (20.5 Cr), Jaydev Unadkat (50 Lakh), Akash Maharaj Singh (20 Lakh), Jhathavedh Subramanyam (20 Lakh) |
| Players Released | Harry Brook, Samarth Vyas, Kartik Tyagi, Vivrant Sharma, Akeal Hosein, Adil Rashid |
| Total Players | 25 |
| Overseas | 8 |
| Overseas slots remaining | 0 |
| Total available slots | 0 |
During the auction, a total of 72 players were successfully picked up by various franchises. It's noteworthy that Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) and Rajasthan Royals (RR) chose not to exhaust their full quota of 25 players, with KKR securing 23 players and RR acquiring 22. Despite this, all 30 overseas player slots were fully utilized, highlighting the global appeal and diversity of talent in the IPL. The auction showcased the strategic manoeuvres of teams as they sought to fortify their squads for the upcoming season.
The Afghanistan Cricket Board's (ACB) recent choice not to issue a No Objection Certificate to three of its players—Naveen-ul Haq, Mujeeb ur Rahman, and Fazal Haq Farooqi—for two years has cast a shadow of uncertainty over their potential involvement in the IPL 2024.
ACB on 25 December 2023 released a statement stating, "the Board has opted not to grant them NOCs for the next two years following their intention to be released from their annual central contracts."
