The upcoming edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL) will see several exciting talents making their debut in the cash-rich league. In this article, we will take a look at some of the top foreign and Indian players who might be making their debut in the IPL 2024. Let us begin:
Will Jacks (RCB)
Will Jacks was bought by RCB during the IPL 2022 Auction for INR 3.2 crore. However, the talented batter is yet to play his debut match in IPL. In the ongoing SA20, Jacks has scored 165 runs in four matches at an average of 41.25 and a strike rate of over 196, with a century and fifty. His best score is 101. In 146 T20s, Jacks has scored 3,892 runs at an average of 29.93 and a strike rate of over 158, with two centuries and 30 fifties in 139 innings. Jacks also has taken 45 wickets, with the best figures of 4/15.
Gerald Coetzee (MI)
South African pacer Gerald Coetzee excelled during the ODI World Cup 2023 in India. He emerged as a significant purchase by Mumbai Indians for Rs 5 crore in IPL 2024 Auction. As a right-arm fast and swing bowler, his IPL debut in 2024 appears imminent.
Dilshan Madhushanka (MI)
Sri Lankan left-arm fast bowler Dilshan Madushanka was a standout performer for his team in the ODI World Cup. The express pacer was secured by the five-time IPL champs Mumbai Indians for Rs 4.60 crore. His inclusion strongly suggests an impending IPL debut in 2024.
Sameer Rizvi (CSK)
Sameer Rizvi, an uncapped player known for his powerful hitting, secured a staggering bid of Rs 8.40 crore from Chennai Super Kings. The bidding for Rizvi started with price of Rs 20 lakh. This middle-order batsman is expected to make his IPL debut in 2024, becoming the most expensive uncapped player in the IPL 2024 Auction.
Rachin Ravindra (CSK)
Rachin Ravindra emerged as a valuable asset after scoring the most runs for his country in the World Cup while contributing with the ball as well. Chennai Super Kings acquired him for Rs 1.80 crore, positioning him for a likely IPL debut in 2024 under MS Dhoni’s leadership.