IPL 2024: Five teams who can acquire Daryl Mitchell in IPL Mini Auction 2024

New Zealand all-rounder Daryl Mitchell had a great ODI World Cup 2023 for his side. The 32-year-old was in prime run-scoring form during the campaign. Daryl Mitchell scored an impressive century against India during the semi-finals in Mumbai to keep his side in the hunt.

With the IPL Mini Auctions just a week away, the focus will be on the talented Kiwi international. The all-rounder already has played in the IPL for Rajasthan Royals in 2021 before having to cut short his stay in India. In this article, we take a closer look at the five teams that could bid for Daryl Mitchell in the upcoming IPL Mini Auctions.

Chennai Super Kings –

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After releasing Ben Stokes, Chennai Super Kings will head into IPL Mini Auctions 2024 looking for an all-rounder. Daryl Mitchell fits the bill since he is the kind of player MS Dhoni would love to have on his side. The Kiwi international is effective with his medium-pace bowling on the slow surfaces in Chennai. The defending champions will also like to have yet another power hitter who can play the role of the finisher during the coming season.

Kolkata Knight Riders –

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Gautam Gambhir will be keenly observing Daryl Mitchell during the IPL Mini Auctions 2024 in Dubai. With Andre Russell’s T20 game on the wane, Eden Gardens needs a new face to light up the middle-order. The likely acquisition of the Kiwi player could turn out to be a masterstroke by the two-time IPL winners.

Sunrisers Hyderabad –

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Daryl Mitchell can very well be one of the first names that Kavya Maran can go for. Sunrisers Hyderabad has a huge budget to play with in the IPL Mini Auction 2024. SRH will hope the likely addition of the 32-year-old can improve their fortunes in the coming campaign.

Punjab Kings –

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Despite boasting some big names in their side last season, Punjab Kings yet again flattered to deceive. One area where the team fell short was the presence of a finisher. Daryl Mitchell could be the right man for Preity Zinta’s team as they head to the IPL Auction table next Tuesday.

Delhi Capitals –

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Rishabh Pant led Delhi Capitals one of the original three teams in the IPL tournament to not win the title. IPL Mini Auction 2024 could be the place where the Delhi owners finally get it right. A player like Daryl Mitchell can certainly help Delhi both with the bat and with the ball. The 32-year-old could find Delhi’s surfaces to his liking and replicate his ODI World Cup form.