IPL 2025 Mega Auction is around the corner, and franchises are eyeing some of the hottest names in international cricket. Whether it’s fast bowlers, utility all-rounders or explosive batters, the auction promises an intense bidding for the most celebrated overseas stars for IPL 2025. Let’s take a look at foreign players likely to ignite bidding wars and become highest paid player at IPL Auction.
#1 Mitchell Starc
The most expensive player in IPL history last season will be in contention to be the highest paid player in IPL 2025 Auction. Left-arm angle and ability to take wickets at all junctures of the match make him such a hot acquisition.
Mitchell Starc Stats in IPL
| Matches | Span | Wickets | Best Figures | Bowl Avg | 5-fer |
| 41 | 2014-2024 | 51 | 4/15 | 22.29 | 0 |
#2 Sam Curran
Sam Curran will be on the radar of several IPL franchises for his immense value with both bat and ball. He has always been one of the top buys at IPL auctions and that won’t change this time also.
Sam Curran Stats in IPL
| Matches | Span | Runs | HS | Bat Avg | 100s | Wkt | Best Figures | Bowl Avg | 5-fe |
| 59 | 2019-2024 | 883 | 63* | 25.22 | 0 | 58 | 4/11 | 32.75 | 0 |
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#3 Jofra Archer
Jofra Archer may not be at his prime at the moment but he can garner a lot of interest for the quality bowler he is. In the recent T20Is, Jofra has proved that he has regained fitness and is ready to up the ante.
Jofra Archer Stats in IPL
| Matches | Span | Wickets | Best Figures | Bowl Avg | 5-fer |
| 40 | 2018-2023 | 48 | 3/15 | 24.39 | 0 |
# 4 Cameron Green
Cameron Green is touted as the next superstar of Australian cricket. Maybe for that reason, he had a high pay cheuqe in the last two editions of Indian Premier League, earning a whopping INR 17.50 crore in a single season. For the skillset and potential, he can be one of the most expensive players on 23 November.
Cameron Green Stats in IPL
| Matches | Span | Runs | HS | Bat Avg | 100s | Wickets | Best Figures | Bowl Avg | 5-fer |
| 29 | 2023-2024 | 707 | 100* | 41.58 | 1 | 16 | 2/12 | 41.50 | 0 |
#5 Kagiso Rabada
South African fast bowler Kagiso Rabada often goes under the radar when we discuss top bowlers. The stats don’t lie though – 117 wickets in 80 IPL matches suggest the incredible knack for picking wickets. Exceptional skill with the new ball and at the death makes KG a hot pick!
Kagiso Rabada Stats in IPL
| Matches | Span | Wickets | Best Figures | Bowl Avg | 5-fer |
| 80 | 2017-2024 | 117 | 4/21 | 21.96 | 0 |
#6 Jos Buttler
Jos Butter is one of the most prolific overseas batsmen in the history of IPL. The England international is a dream T20 opening batsman who keeps wickets and also gives a leadership option. Sure, he will find plenty of bidders!
Jos Buttler Stats in IPL
| Matches | Span | Runs | HS | Bat Avg | 100s | Catches | Stumpings |
| 107 | 2016-2024 | 3582 | 124 | 38.10 | 7 | 55 | 1 |
# 7 Marcus Stoinis
Marcus Stoinis is a power-hitter who can bat at all positions. Besides the ability to bat in the middle order as an enforcer, his useful bowling gives another option for the better balance of the side. All these traits make him one of the highly desirable players at the auction.
Marcus Stoinis Stats in IPL
| Matches | Span | Runs | HS | Bat Avg | 100s | Wickets | Best Figures | Bowl Avg | 5-fer |
| 96 | 2016-2024 | 1866 | 124* | 28.27 | 1 | 43 | 4/15 | 29.62 | 0 |
#8 Phil Salt
Phil Salt made a huge statement in the last IPL edition, scoring 435 runs at a strike rate of 182.01 for Kolkata Knight Riders. Plus, he has good International form to back it up. Teams looking for a top-order powerhouse can go hard to get his services for the 2025 edition of Indian Premier League.
Phil Salt Stats in IPL
| Matches | Runs | HS | Bat Avg | 100s | Catches | Stumpings |
| 21 | 653 | 89* | 34.36 | 0 | 17 | 0 |
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#9 Jake Fraser-McGurk
The batting of Jake Fraser-McGurk was one the highlights of the last IPL season, 330 runs in 9 matches at a staggering strike rate of 234.04 caught everyone’s attention. The kind of approach he brings to the table, JFM is likely to draw immense from franchises looking to acquire young talent.
Jake Fraser McGurk Stats in IPL
| Matches | Runs | HS | Bat Avg | SR | 100s |
| 9 | 330 | 84 | 36.66 | 234 | 0 |
#10 Gerald Coetzee
Gerald Coetzee is an out-an-out fast bowler and more than capable lower order batter. The wicket-taker may not be as desirable overseas fast bowler as Mitchell Starc, Kagiso Rabada, or Trent Boult but still a versatile pick to watch out for in the upcoming auction.
Gerald Coetzee Stats in IPL
| Matches | Wickets | Best Figures | Bowl Avg |
| 10 | 13 | 4/34 | 26.23 |
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