Mitchell Starc, an Australian pace sensation, secured his services for an unprecedented Rs 24.75 crore at the IPL auction. Starc made a comeback after an eight-year hiatus, outbid Pat Cummins for Rs 20.50 crore. Rajasthan Royals (RR) also bid for West Indian power-hitter Rovman Powell, who was finalized at Rs 7.40 crore after a fierce contest with the Kolkata Knight Riders. Powell, initially listed with a base price of Rs 1 crore, found himself in a lucrative agreement after being released by the Delhi Capitals.