Pakistan Premier League is one of the most exorbitant Asian T20 Leagues after IPL. Many domestic and foreign players have shown their interest in being a part of this fermenting league. Bidding plays a vital role in determining the fate of these players; at times they go unsold and other times, they go down as the most expensive, and valuable players. The most expensive players are the ones who are placed in the Platinum category. They reportedly earn $140,000 concerning their contract.

1. Babar Azam

Babar Azam is currently considered as one of the fierce batsmen in the limited-overs. He is the first Pakistani batsman to score a ton against England in England. Babar Azam’s ability to score runs single-handedly makes him a worthy player. He was bought by Karachi Kings for 2,30,44,000 PKR and, is reportedly the most coveted player in the league.

2. Kieron Pollard

Pollard is an experienced batsman who can hit towering shots during crucial moments of the game. Apart from his batting skills, his bowling skills also come in handy many times. Pollard was fetched by Peshawar Zalmi for a whopping value of 2,30,44,000 PKR. However, he was ruled out of the ongoing season in 2020 due to a niggle in his right thigh.

3. Dale Steyn

The South African speedster recently made it to the headline after he said that PSL is more rewarding than IPL. He even opted out of the IPL 2021 and decided to go with PSL 2021. He was roped in by Quetta Gladiators for a colossal amount of 2,30,44,000. Steyn is a legendary pacer with 439 test wickets in his pocket; his pace makes him one of the most feared fast bowlers.

4. Collin Ingram

Collin Ingram is a South African left-handed batsman who is known for hitting whopping shots. He is currently a part of Karachi Kings under the Platinum Category. In 2019 he became the first overseas batsman to score a century in the league. Ingram time and again has proven to be an asset to his team.

5. Muhammed Hafeez

Hafeez, a right-handed opening batsman, and former Pakistani captain, currently plays for Lahore Qalandars. The veteran all-rounder is a popular name in various T20 Leagues and is known for his ability to make significant contributions with bat and ball. His expertise earned him a paycheck of 2,30,44,000 PKR and a spot on the team.

6. Mohammed Amir

The blistering wicket-taker of the Pakistani Cricket team was fetched by Karachi Kings under the platinum category. The left-arm pacer is known for his competency to fetch wickets at crucial moments. His ability to bowl with pace, guts, and accuracy makes him one of the salient bowlers of the team.

7. Wahab Riaz

Peshawar Zalmi’s Wahab Riaz is a left-arm pacer and a right-handed batsman. He accounts for 84 wickets in the league and is aiming to complete the milestone of taking 100 wickets. Peshawar’s captain was allotted the platinum category that automatically gets him the paycheck of 2,30,44,000 PKR. His all-rounder performance helped him find his niche in the league.

8. Chris Lynn

Lynn is one of the leading run-scorers of the tournament. He led Lahore Qalandars into semis after scoring an unbeaten 100 against Multan Sultans in 2020. One of the top run-getters of PSL, Lynn also holds the record of scoring the fastest century in the tournament. Multan Sultans made a contract with him for 2,30,44,000 PKR.

9. Hasan Raza

Forgotten Pakistani spinner Hasan Raza made his international debut at a young age though he was banned for two years after failing the dope test. His spin can knock down any good batting lineup. He was allotted the platinum category in 2017 and was sold to Peshawar Zalmi.

10. Sarfaraz Ahmed

The one who led Pakistan to its first-ever Champions trophy victory, Ahmed currently captains Quetta Gladiators. Sarfaraz is a potential batsman though he is mainly seen in the role of wicket-keeper and captain. With a mediocre batting average of 21.14, Sarfaraz managed to find a place in the platinum listing. He recently got into an ugly spat with Shaheen Afridi during an ongoing PSL match, which raised everyone’s eyebrows.