The IPL 2024 Auction is upon us and so are the predictions. The biggest of the names will go under the hammer for high prices as teams will spill the cash to build their perfect team. Be it Indian players or overseas players, each time will aim to take the cream as they target the coveted prize. Be it Travis Head to CSK or right handed Suresh Raina – Sameer Rizvi to LSG, here are some of the top predictions for IPL 2024.
A total of 330 players are set to go under the hammer with 77 slots remaining. Out of which only 30 are reserved for overseas players. Moreover, with limited budgets teams will be eager to make sensible buys. They should also be aware that the Trade Window will reopen and some surprising names could also be on the move.
Top Predictions for Indian Premier League 2024 Auction
Travis Head to CSK – One of the biggest names in the auction is the Australian power hitter. After his antics in the World Cup and especially the final against India, Travis Head’s stocks have raised through the roofs. CSK will be the perfect side for Head who are currently looking for a top order batters, specially at Number 3.
Gerald Coetzee to RCB – RCB are in the dire need of a pacer. They have released Josh Hazlewood and Harshal Patel. Therefore it is obvious that the Bangaluru outfits will go for a pacer none the less. And who better than the Proteas pacer who will fit the bill. Furthermore, Gerald Coetzee can come in handy in playing a couple of sixes down the order.
Sharduk Thakur to GT – Who can miss Shardul Thakur? The all-rounder will be sought by all teams after he was released by KKR on Retention day. But Gujarat Titans will be keen to get the Indian all-rounder. Not only GT has to replace Hardik Pandya but they will need an Indian pacer after releasing Yash Dayal. Shardul Thakur is therefore a perfect fit for the last season’s finalists.
Jaydev Unadkat to LSG – A perfect buy for KL Rahul lead Lucknow Super Giants. LSG need a pacer who can compliment Mark Wood and Naveen-ul-Haq. And Jaydev Unadkat is the perfect player to fit the role. Unadkat has been performing well in the domestic circuit and will be a great addition for the Lucknow outfits.
Mitchell Starc to KKR – Gautam Gambhir is back at the helm as KKR needs a complete bowling rebuild. Who is the first target, it obviously has to be the Aussie pacer Mitchell Starc. Starc and KKR can be a match made in heaven as the Kolkata outfits will be keen to build their pace attack around the Australian superstar.
IPL 2024 Auction in numbers
330 players are on BCCI’s shortlist
Out of the 330 players, 119 are overseas players while 214 are Indians
Among the players, 116 are capped
There are only 77 slots available including 30 overseas slots
A total of Rs 262.95 Crore will be available to spend by 10 teams combined
As many as 23 players are on the list with a base price of Rs 2 Cr
Gujarat Titans will go with Rs 38.15 Cr at the auction, the highest
Kolkata Knight Riders will have 12 slots to fill, the highest
IPL Auction Remaining Purse
Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB): ₹23.25 crore
Chennai Super Kings (CSK): ₹31.4 crore.
Mumbai Indians (MI): ₹17.25 crore.
Gujarat Titans (GT): ₹38.15 crore
Lucknow Super Giants (LSG): ₹13.15 crore
Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR): ₹32.7 crore
Rajasthan Royals (RR): ₹14.5 crore
Delhi Capitals (DC): ₹28.9 crore
Punjab Kings (PBKS): ₹29.1 crore
Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH): ₹34 crore
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