IPL 2024 Mini-Auction: The mini-auctions for the upcoming season of the Indian Premier League (IPL) are set to take place on December 19 in Dubai. The 10 IPL teams will engage in strategic calculations to assemble the optimal player lineup within their constrained budgets. Teams must carefully consider factors such as the high demand and limited supply of players, with a particular emphasis on identifying promising Indian talent.
Let’s examine the bidding strategies of each team in the IPL 2024 Mini-Auction IPL auction 2024:
- Chennai Super Kings (CSK): With a purse of ₹31.4 crore, CSK aims to address critical gaps in their squad. The team is eyeing a middle-order batter, considering the departure of Ambati Rayudu, and Manish Pandey is a potential replacement. The release of Shardul Thakur opens up the opportunity to bring back the star pacer given his recent performances for India.
- Gujarat Titans: Despite the challenge of replacing Hardik Pandya, who returned to Mumbai Indians, Gujarat Titans enter the mini-auctions with a budget of ₹38.15 crore. They are targeting strong players like Shardul Thakur, Rachin Ravindra, Daryl Mitchell, and Azmatullah Omarzai.
- Delhi Capitals: With uncertainties surrounding the return of skipper Rishabh Pant, Delhi Capitals, armed with ₹28.95 crore, is focused on acquiring experienced players like Priyansh Arya, Harshal Patel, Shardul Thakur, Jos Inglis, and Wanindu Hasaranga.
- Rajasthan Royals: Known for identifying young talents, Rajasthan Royals, with a budget of ₹14.50 crore, continues their emphasis on promising batters like Sameer Rizvi, Swastik Chikkara, Ashutosh Sharma, Abhimanyu Singh, and Saurabh Chauhan.
- Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB): The release of Harshal Patel prompts RCB to explore replacements like Mitchell Starc or Pat Cummins. With a purse of ₹23.25 crore, RCB aims to influence the bidding dynamics.
- Sunrisers Hyderabad: With ₹34 crore at their disposal, Sunrisers Hyderabad eyes Indian players like Shardul Thakur and Harshal Patel. They prioritize securing a proficient foreign fast bowler and a top-order batsman, preferably of Indian origin.
- Mumbai Indians: The decision to appoint Hardik Pandya as captain draws attention, and with ₹17.75 crore, Mumbai Indians target players like Hasaranga, Manav Suthar, Ashutosh Sharma, and Darshan Misal to find the right combinations.
- Punjab Kings: Boasting a purse of ₹29.10 crore, Punjab Kings focuses on players such as Shardul Thakur, Harshal Patel, and Rachin Ravindra. The franchise eyes these players to fill two remaining overseas player slots.
- Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR): With ₹32.70 crore, KKR aims to strengthen their pace bowling department, targeting players like Mitchell Starc, Pat Cummins, Rachin Ravindra, and Harshal Patel. An Indian all-rounder or finisher is also on their radar.
- Lucknow Super Giants (LSG): Interested in players like Starc, Hazlewood, and Gerald Coetzee, LSG aims to secure a top-tier fast bowling alternative. For uncapped Indian batters, they consider Ashutosh Sharma. LSG has a purse of ₹13.15 crore.
