Because of its significant cricketing lineage and flexible management, Australia has been one of the primary beneficiaries of the IPL’s overseas quota. Australian cricketers have consistently performed admirably in the IPL, and they have typically been favored by teams in the auction due to their exceptional ability.

So, here is a list of the top five highest-paid Australian cricketers, who are well-known for their top-tier cricketing abilities in the lucrative tournament.

Glenn Maxwell- Rs. 85.4 Cr

Glenn Maxwell has been one of the IPL’s most in-demand all-rounders. Glenn Maxwell has only been playing in the IPL since 2012, yet he is one of the highest-paid Australian cricketers in IPL history. His ability to win matches on his own makes him a game-changer, and franchises have always engaged in auction bidding wars for him.

In the 2021 IPL auction, he was purchased by the Royal Challengers Bangalore for INR 14.25 crores, and he has been an outstanding contributor to the club. As his performance suggests, he is the most expensive Australian player in the IPL, costing Rs 85.4 Cr.

David Warner- Rs. 83.5 Cr

David Warner is one of the top IPL players in the tournament’s history, and he has been a mainstay for his team. He is the embodiment of consistency in the IPL, having guided the Sunrisers Hyderabad team to victory in 2016. So far in the IPL, he has appeared for the Delhi Daredevils and the Sunrisers Hyderabad.

Warner was signed as an uncapped player by the Delhi side for the 2009 edition. His best earnings came with the Sunrisers in 2018, when he was retained for 12.5 crores. The consistent swashbuckling batsman is now associated with the Delhi Capitals and is the second most expensive Australian player in the IPL.

Shane Watson- Rs 77.1 Cr

Shane Watson has been paid the third most in IPL history among Australians, at 77.13 crores. He retired from the IPL last year after being released by the Chennai Super Kings, and he is regarded as one of the finest all-rounders in the tournament’s history. From season 1 through IPL 2020, the all-rounder was a feature of the competition.

He began his career with the Rajasthan Royals in 2008, winning the inaugural IPL title, and then returned to the RCB for two years in 2016 and 2017. In 2018, he joined the Chennai Super Kings and won the IPL once more.

Steve Smith- Rs. 47.8 Cr

Steve Smith has previously played for the Royal Challengers Bangalore, Pune Warriors India, Kochi Tuskers Kerala, Rising Pune Supergiants, Rajasthan Royals, and the Delhi Capitals, where he last played for Rs. 2.2 crore in the 2021 season.

Steve Smith’s high earnings came in the 2018 season when he got retained by the Rajasthan side for 12.5 crores but wasn’t able to play a game due to a one-year suspension from the IPL. Subsequently, he returned as the team’s captain in the middle of the 2019 season.

Pat Cummins- Rs. 44.7 Cr

In the ICC rankings, Pat Cummins is the number one test bowler in the world, and he undoubtedly has the edge over the other fast bowlers with his wicket-taking powers, throwing those yorkers. He can be crucial in batting down the order. He has represented three franchises: the Kolkata Knight Riders, the Delhi Daredevils, and the Mumbai Indians.

He was purchased by the KKR franchise for a record 15.5 crores in the 2020 auction and has been a vital player for the club with the bat and ball.