One of the most fun parts of the IPL is the player auction where the world's best T20 talent gets selected by the teams.
In what is usually a big pay day, certain players get huge salaries if they are sought after by multiple franchises, and that was no different in 2023.
Ahead of the final on Sunday as Chennai Super Kings take on Gujarat Titans, here we list the most expensive players from the IPL 2023 auction.
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Top 10 most expensive players from IPL 2023 auction
| Position | Name | Team | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Sam Curran | Punjab Kings | RS 18.5 crore |
| 2. | Cameron Green | Mumbai Indians | RS 17.5 crore |
| 3. | Ben Stokes | Chennai Super Kings | RS 16.25 crore |
| 4. | Nicholas Pooran | Lucknow Super Giants | RS 16 crore |
| 5. | Harry Brook | Sunrisers Hyderabad | RS 13.25 crore |
| 6. | Mayank Agarwal | Sunrisers Hyderabad | RS 8.25 crore |
| 7. | Shivam Mavi | Gujarat Titans | RS 6 crore |
| 8. | Jason Holder | Rajasthan Royals | RS 5.75 crore |
| 9. | Mukesh Kumar | Delhi Capitals | RS 5.5 crore |
| 10. | Heinrick Klaasen | Sunrisers Hyderabad | RS 5.25 crore |
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How much money does each team get in IPL auction?
Each franchise in the IPL gets a budget of INR 80 Crore to assemble the best team that they see fit from all over the world (Capped and Uncapped Indian players as well as Overseas players).
Teams do not need to use the entirety of their INR 80 Crore, but rules stipulate that at least 75 per cent (INR 60 Crore) must be allocated to players.
Franchises can spend 30-40 % of their budget on the top five players.
What are the different categories of player in the IPL auctions?
Capped Players
Indian players who have represented the country's senior team in any format at least once.
Uncapped players
Indian domestic players who are in the first-class circuit but have never represented India.
Non-Indian/Foreign/Overseas players
These players can fall under a capped, uncapped or an associate cricket nation from neighbouring countries.
It doesn't really matter where players fall under and which category.
However, an IPL team can only hold a maximum of eight foreign players, with only four being allowed to field at one time.
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How many players are listed in the IPL auction?
There is no limit on the amount of players listed at an IPL auction, with the number differing most years.
The amount of players listed is dependent on who signs up, provided the players have been approved by their respective countries/boards.
In 2018 there was 578 players up for grabs, according to Bleacher Report.
The following year the number dropped to 346.
What are the player retention policies in the IPL?
Each franchise is able to hold onto up to five players as a part of the pre-auction retention process in combination with the 'right-to-match' (RTM) policy.
Teams can only retain up to three Indian capped players, up to two overseas and uncapped Indian players.
RTM is an option teams can use on players that match a bid during the auction to ensure the player is retained.