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IPL 2016: Most expensive players and highest paid players

MS Dhoni will lead the Rising Pune Super Giants in the opening match of the IPL 2016 against Mubai Indians

The ninth edition of the Indian Premier League kicks-off on April 9 with Mumbai Indians hosting the debutants Rising Pune Super Giants at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai.

Also Read: IPL 2016 Teams and full players list & unsold players

The IPL auction, which took place on February 6 saw a number of high-profile names being bought by different franchises. While the 6 existing franchises used the opportunity to strengthen their squads further, the 2 new ones concentrated on forming a healthy nucleus of players for their first ever Indian Premier League.

Here’s a list of the top 10 most expensive buys in the auction.

Top 10 Most Expensive Players in IPL 2016 Auction

S.no.Player NameSold for (INR)Team
1Shane Watson9.5 CroreRoyal Challengers Bangalore
2Pawan Negi8.5 CroreDelhi Daredevils
3Yuvraj Singh7 CroreSunrisers Hyderabad
4Chris Morris7 CroreDelhi Daredevils
5Mohit Sharma6.5 CroreKings XI Punjab
6Ashish Nehra5.5 CroreSunrisers Hyderabad
7Mitchell Marsh4.8 CroreRising Pune Super Giants
8M Ashwin4.5 CroreRising Pune Super Giants
9Sanju Samson4.2 CroreDelhi Daredevils
10Deepak Hooda4.2 CroreSunrisers Hyderabad

Also Read: VIVO IPL 2016 Schedule, complete Time Table, Match Timings, PDF download

Here’s a list of 10 most expensive players who will play in the ninth edition of the IPL

List of 10 most most paid players in IPL 9

S.No.Player NamePriceTeam
1Virat KohliRs.15 CroreRoyal Challengers Bangalore
2MS DhoniRs. 12.5 CroreRising Pune Super Giants
3Shikhar DhawanRs. 12.5 CroreSunrisers Hyderabad
4Rohit SharmaRs. 11.5 CroreMumbai Indians
5Gautam GambhirRs. 10 CroreKolkata Knight Riders
6Kieron PollardRs. 9.7CroreMumbai Indians
7Suresh RainaRs. 9.5CroreGujarat Lions
8AB deVillersRs. 9.5 CroreRoyal Challengers Bangalore
9Shane WatsonRs. 9.5 CroreRoyal Challengers Bangalore
10Chris GayleRs. 8.4CroreRoyal Challengers Bangalore
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