IPL Auction: RR's most expensive player in each IPL season

The Rajasthan Royals (RR), champions of the inaugural Indian Premier League (IPL) 2008, lifted the trophy under the leadership of Shane Warne, with key contributions from Sohail Tanvir, Yusuf Pathan, and Albie Morkel. Since then, RR have had a mixed journey in the tournament, finishing as runners-up in IPL 2022, making it to the playoffs a few times, while in several other seasons, they ended their campaign in the group stage.

Despite their historic start, the Jaipur-based franchise has struggled to replicate the glory of their maiden title win but have still showcased flashes of brilliance in many encounters. Notably, RR did not participate in the 2016 and 2017 seasons due to suspension.

Over the years, they have made headlines in various IPL auctions, with some bold and surprising picks. Recently, in the IPL 2025 auction, they grabbed attention by signing Vaibhav Suryavanshi, a 13-year-old prodigy who impressed everyone with his performances on the field.

Throughout their IPL history, RR have featured several big names, from Rahul Dravid and Ben Stokes in the past to Sanju Samson, who currently leads the side. While the franchise might not always have had a single marquee face to represent them consistently, they have often managed to surprise opponents and fans alike with their tactical brilliance and fearless performances.

Here is the complete table of Rajasthan Royals' most expensive players in each IPL auction season