#3 Sameer Rizvi (Chennai Super Kings – INR 8 Crores):

Sameer Rizvi had been a star performer in domestic cricket, and his exploits earned him a massive INR 8 Crore contract with the Chennai Super Kings. Despite being included in the starting lineup initially, Rizvi failed to make any significant contributions and was eventually dropped. The Uttar Pradesh batsman ended the season with a meager tally of 51 runs in 8 matches, a poor return on investment for CSK.

#4 Alzarri Joseph (Royal Challengers Bangalore – INR 11.50 Crores):

Royal Challengers Bangalore opted for a revamped bowling attack, targeting big names. After missing out on Pat Cummins, they surprised everyone by acquiring Alzarri Joseph for a staggering INR 11.50 Crores. This gamble backfired spectacularly. Joseph struggled with his pace and line-length, conceding runs freely. He managed a mere 1 wicket in 3 games with an economy rate of 11.90, a far cry from his expected impact.

#5 Daryl Mitchell (Chennai Super Kings – INR 14 Crores):

CSK made another big-money purchase in the form of New Zealand’s Daryl Mitchell for a whopping INR 14 Crore. While Mitchell’s international exploits justified the hefty price tag, he couldn’t replicate that form in the IPL. Although he played all 14 games and scored a couple of fifties, his overall performance was underwhelming, considering the astronomical cost CSK incurred to acquire him.