IPL 2024: 5 teams that can target Travis Head in IPL mini auction

Australian cricketer Travis Head is in prime focus ahead of the IPL mini-auction. In just over a week Dubai is set to host the glitzy event that will see ten IPL teams bid for their favourite players.

The 29-year-old has become the talk of the cricketing universe due to his exploits with the bat. Ever since Travis Head has started opening the batting in the white ball format his form has exploded.

With said that, here in this listicle, we’ll take a closer look at the 5 teams that could bid for Travis Head during the IPL Mini Auctions 2024.

Sunrisers Hyderabad –

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The 2026 IPL Winners will want to address their opening woes. Travis Head can be the perfect player for Aiden Markram and his side. Apart from his blistering batting, he can also turn his arm over when needed. This will give Sunrisers Hyderabad a terrific boost as far as bowling options are concerned.

Kolkata Knight Riders –

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Gautam Gambhir would love to get Travis Head to the Eden Gardens. Last year Kolkata Knight Riders struggled with their opening partnerships. With the likely capture of Travis Head the two-time IPL winners will have a big player in their ranks. Rahmanullah Gurbaz and Travis Head can certainly fire KKR to some good starts if the latter is signed.

Royal Challengers Bangalore –

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Travis Head has already played down south for the Royal Challengers Bangalore team. The 29-year-old Aussie star can fill in the shoes of AB De Villiers as a finisher for the side. Faf Du Plessis can also rely on Travis Head to play the role of the enforcer with the bat when the going gets tough.

Gujarat Titans –

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The Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad gave Indian fans a huge heartbreak courtesy of Travis Head. The Australian can more than make up for it if he is picked up by the 2022 IPL winners. A batting combination of Shubman Gill and Travis Head will surely have the Gujarat Titans fans salivating.

Punjab Kings –

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Preity Zinta-owned Punjab Kings haven’t won the IPL title and Travis Head could change that. With over INR 29 Crores left in the bank, Punjab Kings could more than make a bid to sign the Australian batter. The left-handed-batter will love the challenge of playing for Punjab Kings which has just played one final in its IPL history.