IPL auction 2024: Players Teams are aiming to get in Mini-Auction, Strategies

IPL auction 2024: The highly anticipated mini-auctions for the 2024 season of the Indian Premier League (IPL) are set to take place on December 19 in Dubai. With each of the 10 IPL teams armed with a limited purse, strategic calculations become crucial in securing the most promising players. The key factor in this year’s auction is the high demand and short supply of players, especially with a focus on unearthing talented Indian cricketers.

The release of certain players has added intrigue to the bidding process, with franchises keen on making effective bids to strengthen their squads. A total of ₹250 crore has been allocated for acquiring 77 slots, and a whopping 333 players will be up for grabs.

Let’s delve into the strategies of each team as they gear up for the IPL auction 2024:

Chennai Super Kings (CSK):

• Defending champions CSK, with a purse of ₹31.4 crore, aim to fill critical gaps in their squad.
• Targeting a middle-order batter, the team eyes Manish Pandey as a suitable replacement for veteran Ambati Rayudu.
• Considering Shardul Thakur’s recent stellar performances for India, CSK is keen on bringing back their star pacer.

Gujarat Titans:

• With a purse of ₹38.15 crore, Gujarat Titans face challenges after the departure of skipper Hardik Pandya to Mumbai Indians.
• Eyeing players like Shardul Thakur, Rachin Ravindra, Daryl Mitchell, and Azmatullah Omarzai to bolster their squad.

Delhi Capitals:

• Dealing with talent issues and uncertainty around skipper Rishabh Pant’s comeback, DC enters the auction with ₹28.95 crore.
• Targeting experienced players like Priyansh Arya, Harshal Patel, Shardul Thakur, Jos Inglis, and Wanindu Hasaranga.

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Rajasthan Royals:

• Historically focused on identifying young talents, Rajasthan Royals prioritize players who have excelled in domestic tournaments.
• Targeting batters like Sameer Rizvi, Swastik Chikkara, Ashutosh Sharma, Abhimanyu Singh, and Saurabh Chauhan with ₹14.50 crore in their purse.

Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB):

• Replacing released pacer Harshal Patel is a priority for RCB, entering the auction with ₹23.25 crore.
• Considering Mitchell Starc or Pat Cummins as potential replacements and aiming to influence the bidding dynamics.

Sunrisers Hyderabad:

• With a limited presence of Indian players, Sunrisers Hyderabad focuses on Shardul Thakur and Harshal Patel, backed by a ₹34 crore purse.
• Intent on securing a proficient foreign fast bowler and a top-order batsman, preferably of Indian origin.

Mumbai Indians:

• The decision to replace Rohit Sharma as captain generates backlash and MI looks to find the right combinations with a ₹17.75 crore purse.
• Players like Hasaranga, Manav Suthar, Ashutosh Sharma, and Darshan Misal are on MI’s radar.

Punjab Kings:

• With ₹29.10 crore, Punjab Kings shows interest in Shardul Thakur, Harshal Patel, and Rachin Ravindra.
• The franchise eyes Rachin Ravindra as a promising prospect for the two remaining overseas player slots.

Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR):

• KKR, with ₹32.70 crore, focuses on acquiring pace bowlers like Mitchell Starc, Pat Cummins, Rachin Ravindra, and Harshal Patel.
• In need of an Indian all-rounder or finisher to fill the void left by Shahbaz Ahmed, who was traded to Sunrisers Hyderabad. IPL

Lucknow Super Giants (LSG):

• LSG targets players like Starc, Hazlewood, and South African talent Gerald Coetzee to complement Mark Wood.
• Evaluating Ashutosh Sharma as a prospective option for uncapped Indian batters, with a purse of ₹13.15 crore.

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