IPL 2022: One ‘TOP-BUY’ that can win IPL 2022 title for CSK, DC, RCB, SRH, KKR, LSG, GT, MI, RR, PBKS – The ten franchises of the Indian Premier League spent a combined sum of INR 551.70 crore in the IPL 2022 auction, in a bid to assemble a title-winning team. Follow all IPL 2022 updates on InsideSport.IN.
With the strategy report now being out for all ten teams, it will be fair to say every team has an evident area of strength and also of weakness. Despite being a team sport, all ten teams have one player on whose performances the success of the squad depends.
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Check out one top buy from each team that can help the side lift the title:
1. Chennai Super Kings – Deepak Chahar
Chennai Super Kings are not known for spending heavily on a particular player, but they made an exception in IPL 2022, signing Deepak Chahar for a hefty price tag of INR 14 crore. The pacer arrived in CSK in 2018 and since then, he has picked up 58 wickets in as many matches. Besides being a genuine wicket-taker, Chahar is also effective in controlling the flow of runs.
2. Delhi Capitals – David Warner
David Warner will ply his trade for Delhi Capitals, the team who gave him his IPL debut back in 2009. He was signed for INR 6.25 crore and given his numbers in this competition, it seems to be a steal deal. The Aussie opener has played 150 IPL games, in which he has scored 5449 runs at an average of 41.59 and a strike rate of 139.96.
3. Royal Challengers Bangalore – Wanindu Hasaranga
Not many Royal Challengers Bangalore fans were happy when their team shelled out INR 10.75 crores on Wanindu Hasaranga, but statistics will show why he is a top prospect in this format of the game. He has scored 1005 runs in 85 T20 matches and has also scored 115 wickets.
IPL 2022: One ‘TOP-BUY’ that can win IPL 2022 title for CSK, DC, RCB, SRH, KKR, LSG, GT, MI, RR, PBKS, check out
4. Sunrisers Hyderabad – Bhuvneshwar Kumar
Sunrisers Hyderabad might have spent heavily on players who have not proven their mettle, but at INR 4.20 crores, they got an absolute steal in Bhuvneshwar Kumar. The veteran Indian pacer has picked up 142 wickets in 132 matches in IPL and was seen in his usual rhythm in the T20I series against West Indies.
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5. Kolkata Knight Riders – Shreyas Iyer
When it comes to Kolkata Knight Riders, skipper Shreyas Iyer seems to be the most important piece of their jigsaw. Not only is he a good leader, but Iyer also boasts of impressive numbers in this competition. He has scored 2375 runs in 87 matches at an average of over 30.
6. Lucknow Super Giants – Jason Holder
West Indian all-rounders are proven match-winners in this format of the game and new franchise Lucknow Super Giants have got themselves a big asset in Jason Holder. The 30-year-old, who was bought for INR 8.75 crore, has scored 189 runs and has picked up 35 wickets in his 26 matches in the IPL.
IPL 2022: One ‘TOP-BUY’ that can win IPL 2022 title for CSK, DC, RCB, SRH, KKR, LSG, GT, MI, RR, PBKS, check out
7. Gujarat Titans – Lockie Ferguson
Kiwi speedster Lockie Ferguson had a fantastic season for Kolkata Knight Riders last season, which helped him earn an INR 10 crore contract from Gujarat Titans. Overall, he has picked up 24 wickets in 22 IPL appearances at an economy rate of 8.11 runs per over.
8. Mumbai Indians – Ishan Kishan
Mumbai Indians went all guns blazing for Ishan Kishan and secured the services of the young wicketkeeper-batter for a humongous price tag of INR 15.25 crore. He has played 61 matches in the IPL, in which he has scored 1452 runs at an average of nearly 30 and a strike rate of 136.33.
IPL 2022: One ‘TOP-BUY’ that can win IPL 2022 title for CSK, DC, RCB, SRH, KKR, LSG, GT, MI, RR, PBKS, check out
9. Rajasthan Royals – Yuzvendra Chahal
Yuzvendra Chahal has picked up over 10 wickets in every season of IPL since 2014, and hence, he will be the key to Rajasthan Royals’ success in the upcoming season. The Indian spinner has played 114 matches in this competition, in which he has picked up 139 wickets at an economy rate of only 7.59 runs per over.
10. Punjab Kings – Kagiso Rabada
South Africa’s Kagiso Rabada is one of international cricket’s most intimidating pacers currently, and if he lives up to his reputation, a price tag as big as INR 9.25 crore can look cheap. Rabada has played 50 IPL matches, in which he has picked up 76 wickets at an average of 20.52.
IPL 2022: One ‘TOP-BUY’ that can win IPL 2022 title for CSK, DC, RCB, SRH, KKR, LSG, GT, MI, RR, PBKS, check out
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