The Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 mega auction is the highly anticipated event that everyone is looking forward to. Franchises are strategizing and brainstorming about which players they will retain ahead of IPL 2025. Teams are also reviewing their previous auction strategies to avoid repeating past mistakes, aiming to make valuable additions to their rosters. Let’s take a closer look at the players that RCB has acquired at the highest prices and evaluate their impact on the team.
Top 5 most expensive buys of RCB
| Player | Auction Edition | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Cameron Green | 2024 | Rs 17.5 crore |
| Kyle Jamieson | 2021 | INR 15 crore |
| Glenn Maxwell | 2021 | INR 14.25 crore |
| Yuvraj Singh | 2014 | INR 14 crore |
| AB de Villiers | 2011 | INR 11 crore |
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Cameron Green
The addition of Cameron Green to RCB was somewhat surprising, especially since the team completed a trade with Mumbai Indians just before the IPL 2024 auction. He was acquired for a hefty sum of 17.5 crores; however, his performance during the IPL 2024 season did not justify the investment, as he struggled to make an impact.
Kyle Jamieson
Following his 15 crore INR acquisition by RCB in the 2021 auction, Kyle Jamieson claimed 9 wickets and amassed 65 runs in 9 matches. The pacer from New Zealand did not make a big impression in his one and only IPL season, despite his earlier impressive performance against India.
Glenn Maxwell
In the IPL 2021, Glenn Maxwell has seen both highs and lows. The Australian was purchased by RCB for INR 14.25 crore, and the forceful hitter reimbursed them in full. Maxwell scored 513 runs with six fifty-scores at an average of 42.75 and a strike rate of 144.10. In addition to scoring the most runs for the RCB at the end of the season, he also took three wickets. However, In last season, he did not make an impact.
Yuvraj Singh
In contrast to Maxwell, RCB’s INR 14 crore payment to Yuvraj Singh did not work out well for them. Yuvraj scored 376 runs at a strike rate of 135.25, an average of 34.18, in the 14 games he participated in. With the ball, the all-round player produced meager results, taking only five wickets.
AB de Villiers
For RCB, acquiring AB de Villiers proved to be a brilliant move. De Villiers played for the team for ten years, averaging 41.10 and amassing 4522 runs at an incredible strike rate of 158.33, even if INR 11 crore appeared enormous at the time.
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