The IPL 2024 auction will be in Dubai on December 19, 2023. This will be the first time in the history of IPL that an auction will happen outside India. So, who will be included in the top 5 picks in IPL 2024 Auction? Ten IPL Franchises will battle out to get the best player of whom we have compiled the top 5 picks in the IPL Auction. It will be a race to get the perfect balance for the squad before the 2024 season, which is expected to start between March and May.
Top 5 Picks in IPL 2024 Auction
The IPL auction for season 2024 will be held on December 19, 2023, in Dubai. As per reports, franchises have been sent a list of 1166 players registered for the auction of the Indian Premier League season 2024. There are only 77 slots, of which 30 will be for overseas players.
Here are the expected top 5 picks in IPL 2024 auction:
Travis Head
Travis Head, the Australian Batsman, played in the semis and the final of the ICC World Cup 2023. Head will be the most demanding by all franchises in the auction. He scored a century in the final and caught the eyes of franchises worldwide due to his spectacular performances throughout the World Cup. Head last played IPL in 2017.
He was picked by Royal Challengers Banglore (RCB) and played ten matches for them in two seasons, scoring 205 runs at a strike rate of 138.51. His base price for the auction is INR 2 Crore (approximately USD 240000).
Shardul Thakur
The Indian bowling all-rounder, Shardul Thakur has an eminent history in the Indian Premier League. Shardul played for Kolkata Knight Kniders in the 2023 season. He had played for Kings XI Punjab (2015-16), Rising Pune Supergiants (2017), Chennai Super Kings (2018-21) and Delhi Capitals (2022). He will be a hot pick, and every franchise would be interested in having him onboard as he is a seasoned cricketer. His all-rounder skills put him in the top 5 picks in IPL 2024 Auction. His base price is INR 2 Crore (approximately USD 240000).
Wanindu Hasaranga
Sri Lanka’s spin specialist has played IPL 2023 with RCB. They released Hasaranga ahead of IPL Auction 2024, which was shocking news. He is a quality player who can cause discomfort to batters with his leg-break spin skillset. Wanindu Hasaranga has yet to have great stats in IPL, but franchises will go after him and try to include Hasaranga in the squad. The base price of Wanindu Haranga is INR 1.5 Crore (approximately USD 180,000).
Gerald Coetzee
The South African fast bowler Gerald Coetzee is known worldwide for his pace skills. He quickly caught the attention of cricket enthusiasts with his raw pace, control, and ability to swing the ball. Coetzee will be a favorite as he had the inaugural World Cup with record-broken stats. He was named the most wicket-taking bowler for South Africa, with 20 wickets in 8 innings, being among the 10 best bowlers of the World Cup 2023. He was signed by Rajasthan Royals in 2021. His base pay is INR 2 Crore (approximately USD 240,000).
Rachin Ravindra
New Zealand batting all-rounder Rachin Ravindra debuted for the international team in 2021. He became the youngest batter after Sachin Tendulkar by scoring 578 runs in 10 innings with a strike rate of 106 and taking five wickets—also the first youngest batter to score three centuries in the World Cup debut. Ravindra is also among the 10 best batsmen of World Cup 2023. He will be the chartbuster in IPL Auction 2024. His base price is INR 50 Lakh (approximately USD 60,000).
Conclusion
The Indian Premier League is one of the biggest T20I leagues in the world. The 2024 season will have great surprises, nail-biting matches, and thrillers. The fans eagerly wait for the IPL Auction 2024 to know which teams will select the mighty T20I world-class batters, bowlers, and all-rounders. We have compiled the Top 5 IPL Auction picks expected to sell like hotcakes.
