Mahela Jayawardene 9.1 crore (approx.):
Mahela Jayawardene, one of the most prolific batsmen in Sri Lankan ranks, attracted a bid of 9.1 crores from Delhi Daredevils in the 2012 auction. The news came as a stunner as the experienced right-hander wasn’t really famous for being a T20 kind of player. But, the franchise believed in his technical and consistent run making abilities. His inclusion brought remarkable turnaround in the fortune of the team as his handy contribution enabled his team to reach the knockouts of the tournament for the first time. In all, he ended the season with 335 runs with three fifties.