IPL Auction 2024: Know Which Teams are Looking for Which Players and How Much Budget is Left?

IPL Auction 2024: On December 19, in Dubai, the Mini Auction for the next Indian Premier League (IPL) season is scheduled to take place. To acquire the top players, the ten IPL clubs will have to make some difficult decisions with their constrained financial resources. Teams must focus on finding talented Indian players in addition to taking a number of other aspects into account, such as the players’ supply and demand balance.

Some well-known players are getting ready to go up for bids, therefore the list of released players has drawn attention. Franchises will make calculated bids to successfully acquire elite talent. 333 players will be up for bid at the auction on Tuesday, with a total of ₹250 crores set aside for the purchase of 77 places.

Chennai Super Kings: With a purse of ₹31.4 crores, the reigning champions CSK want to close some significant holes in their roster. In view of Shardul Thakur’s recent form for India, the squad may look to bring back their star bowler, Manish Pandey, for the middle-order batsman position.

Kolkata Knight Riders: Needing some top-notch fast bowlers, KKR has the most budget (₹32.70 crores) for the IPL Auction 2024. The team might make a strong push for players like Pat Cummins, Harshal Patel, Rachin Ravindra, and Mitchell Starc. To further cover for the loss of Shahbaz Ahmed, who was traded to Sunrisers Hyderabad, an uncapped Indian all-rounder or finisher is needed.

Delhi Capitals: The team is struggling with some serious talent concerns, but the recovery of its captain, Rishabh Pant, is still uncertain due to catastrophic physical setbacks. With a budget of ₹28.95 crores, the team’s main goal is to sign players with experience, such as Wanindu Hasaranga, Priyank Panchal, Shardul Thakur, Harshal Patel, and Jofra Archer.

Gujarat Titans: The team has faced significant difficulties since captain Hardik Pandya returned to the Mumbai Indians. They will participate in the mini-auction with a purse of ₹38.15 crores with the goal of acquiring powerful players such as Shardul Thakur, Rachin Ravindra, Daryl Mitchell, and Azmatullah Omarzai.

Mumbai Indians: There has been a lot of backlash at Hardik Pandya’s selection as captain rather than Rohit Sharma. Using their fund of ₹17.75 crores, the team will concentrate on striking the correct balance throughout the auction. Players such as Darshan Misal, Manav Suthar, Ashutosh Sharma, and Wanindu Hasaranga are being watched by the team.

Rajasthan Royals: Known for their meticulous selection methods in the past, the Rajasthan Royals may give consideration to a few young players who show promise and have demonstrated their abilities in leagues such as the TNPL, UPPL, and Syed Mushtaq Ali. Players like Sameer Rizvi, Swastik Chikkara, Abhimanyu Singh, Ashutosh Sharma, and Saurabh Chauhan may be the focus of the team’s attention. They own ₹14.50 crores in cash.

Royal Challengers Bangalore: After putting on tremendous performances for the team, fast bowler Harshal Patel’s decision to be released has generated a lot of controversy. They may try to trade him in for Pat Cummins or Mitchell Starc of Australia. RCB’s participation into the auction, with a purse of ₹23.25 crores, could result in dynamic bidding adjustments.

Sunrisers Hyderabad: Shardul Thakur and Harshal Patel are good choices for Sunrisers Hyderabad, a squad with few Indian players in the starting lineup. The franchise actively pursues them with a purse of ₹34 crores, so significant offers may be anticipated. Nonetheless, the squad must acquire a minimum of one proficient overseas fast bowler and an extra top-order batsman, ideally from India.

Lucknow Super Giants: In their quest to acquire another elite fast bowling option, LSG will find players such as Stark, Hazlewood, and South African prospect Gerald Coetzee to be fascinating. Potential choices in the left-arm fast bowling category are Dilshan Madushanka and Nandre Burger. The team is also considering Ashutosh Sharma as a possible replacement for the uncapped Indian batters.