3 players who can fetch most money in IPL 2024 auction

The cricket world is currently gripped by the excitement of the upcoming Indian Premier League (IPL) as all teams have revealed the names of players they have retained and released in anticipation of the IPL 2024 auction set to take place on December 19. With the dynamics of the team changing so much, it will be enthralling to see the bidding war.

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With numerous notable players in the mix, the auction promises to be a thrilling spectacle as franchises view for top talent. It will be intriguing to observe which players emerge as the most sought-after and secure lucrative deals. Now, let's delve into some of the anticipated and intriguing potential acquisitions:

1.     Rachin Ravindra

One of the most expensive buys in the upcoming auction can be Rachin Ravindra. The promising young New Zealand batter, Rachin is definitely going to attract interest from all the teams, thanks to his stellar performance in the 2023 ODI World Cup. The elegant left-hand batter showed impressive batting skills that could secure him a lucrative deal, with RCB potentially eyeing him to bolster their top order, given his versatility as a floater. Ravindra's exceptional World Cup campaign saw him amass 578 runs in 10 innings at an impressive average of 64.22 and a striking strike rate of 106.45. Notably, he recorded three centuries and two half-centuries in the prestigious tournament.

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2.     Travis Head

Travis Head, the hero of the 2023 World Cup victory, saw a surge in his value following his impressive 137-run performance against India in the final. As several franchises seek dynamic openers, this exceptional display is likely to intensify the bidding for him, driven by high demand.

The star Australia batter has been one of the most prominent players across all the formats who has time and again stepped up with brilliant match-winning performances. And his performance in the final will certainly grab a lot of eyeballs.

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3. Mitchell Starc

The Australia fast bowler, Mitchell Starc has announced his participation in the upcoming IPL 2024 auction. Known for his ability to generate movement with new balls and execute Yorkers in death overs, he is a potential target for RCB. While Starc's services might come at a high cost, RCB could be in a position to afford him, given their remaining available funds. Also to the fact that they have the largest purse left, he will be among their wish list picks from the player's pools. Despite having a not, great World Cup 2023 by his standards, everyone is aware of the potential that Starc possesses and also that he is a left-arm seamer which every team nowadays want in their lineup.