IPL 2022: T20 World Cup stars who could get huge IPL contracts – The T20 World Cup is coming to a close this weekend with Australia set to face off against New Zealand in the final. The two teams have done immensely well to reach the final, knocking out group winners Pakistan and England respectively to set up the summit clash, meaning that the T20 World Cup will have a new winner this time around. The tournament has seen some fine T20 action over the past few weeks, with many players making an impression on their national sides.
Here, Insidesport.in looks at five players who starred in the T20 World Cup and could get IPL 2022 contracts when the mega auction takes place
IPL 2022: 5 players who could earn big IPL contracts after impressive T20 World Cup ft. David Warner, Devon Conway
1. Matthew Wade
Matthew Wade was the star of the show on Thursday night, as he smashed the Pakistan bowlers to all parts of the ground to help Australia reach the T20 World Cup final. The wicket-keeper hit three sixes off Shaheen Afridi to seal the chase, scoring 17-ball 41 to seal the win for Australia. Matthew Wade had little chance to showcase his mettle during the tournament but did so in the T20 World Cup semi-final at the grandest of stages. The wicket-keeper has shown his versatility as an opener and a finisher and the mega auction and with the addition of two new teams, demand for his services will skyrocket especially after performances.
2. Devon Conway
New Zealand star Devon Conway will miss out on the T20 World Cup final due to injury but could bag a massive contract in IPL when the mega auction takes place. The left-hander has been in fine form since making his international debut with New Zealand, scoring at an average of more than 50 in T20Is. Conway scored a fine 46 in the semi-final against England, and the Kiwi superstar will be on the shortlist of many teams in the IPL 2022.
3. David Warner
David Warner had a disastrous IPL 2021, falling out with the Sunrisers Hyderabad management. The Australian southpaw is unlikely to be retained by the franchise ahead of the mega auction, and Warner has showcased his fine form during the T20 World Cup. The left-handed opener has been Australia’s leading run-scorer in the tournament. He scored a brilliant 49 against Pakistan while the rest of the top-order struggle and his leadership abilities make him an asset for any team splashing the big bucks on him.
IPL 2022: 5 players who could earn big IPL contracts after impressive T20 World Cup ft. David Warner, Devon Conway
4. Daryl Mitchell
New Zealand all-rounder Daryl Mitchell has been one of the finds of the T20 World Cup. Mitchell who was promoted to the top of the order in the line-up has chipped in with valuable contributions for New Zealand, helping them reach the final. Mitchell scored a scintillating 47-ball 72 not out, to seal a fine win over England, anchoring a brilliant chase that sealed the win which seemed improbable at one point.
5. Dwaine Pretorius
South African all-rounder Dwaine Pretorius was one of the top performers for South Africa in the group stage and could see his demand rise in the IPL 2022 mega auction. Pretorius can hit the ball a long way in the back end of the innings while bowls medium pace, chipping in overs at the death for South Africa during the T20 World Cup. While South Africa did not make the semis, Pretorius was one of the standouts, picking up nine wickets showcasing his variety of deliveries.
