IPL Auction 2024: Who will be the most expensive batter? Predicting 5 batters expected to win big Buys

The stage is all set for the IPL 2024 auctions, which is slated to take place on December 19 in Dubai. Notably, over thousands of players have been registered in the auctions; However, the IPL government body has finalized 333 players, comprising 214 Indians and 119 overseas. Meanwhile, 70 slots are available in the auctions, and 30 of them are for overseas players.

Meanwhile, 2 crore is the highest base price, while 20 lakh is the minimum base price. Players have already set the base price ahead of the auctions. Notably, the franchise has already released and retained many players ahead of the auction.

However, it is predicted that the franchise is set to expend a massive amount on the batters, who have recently performed well. Moreover, the franchises will be looking to pick the batters of match winners in the ODI World Cup 2023. Meanwhile, speaking of the same subject, check out the top 5 batters who are expected to go big in the IPL 2024 auctions.

Travis Head

Travis Head (Source – Twitter)

Australia’s star cricketer Travis Head is expected to go beyond two crores that has been set as the base price in the upcoming IPL 2024 auctions. Notably, the left-handed batter was the match winner in the ODI World Cup 2023 final and the World Test Championship final, which makes him so exceptional and unique.

However, all 10 franchises will be looking to get him into the squad due to his match-winning abilities.

Rachin Ravindra

Rachin Ravindra (Source – Twitter)

New Zealand star batter Rachin Ravindra displayed a magnificent performances in the ODI World Cup 2023 and showed stellar performances in the Indian home soil conditions. The left-handed batter had finished the ODI World Cup 2023 as the third-highest run scorer, which guided the Black Caps into the playoffs. Moreover, the franchise will be eager to have him on the squad.

Daryl Mitchell

Daryl Mitchell (Source – Twitter)

New Zealand star batter Daryl Mitchell has shown his lethal form in the ODI World Cup 2023. Notably, the middle-order batter who had hammered the century against India in the semi-final game as well as in the league stage and played tremendously well under pressure.

The stylish right-handed batter will be looking to go for the massive amount as he sets out to boost the middle order of the team, which is the big boost.

Harry Brook

Harry Brook (Source – Twitter)

Sunrises Hyderabad has released Harry Brook ahead of the IPL 2024 auction after his poor stint in IPL 2023, which led his side to finish at the bottom of the points table last season. However, the middle-order batter has recently performed well in the T20I series against the West Indies and will be up for grabs in upcoming auctions.

Reeza Hendricks

Reeza Hendricks (Source – Twitter)

South African star batter Reeza Hendricks showed his great form in the ODI World Cup 2023. The top-order batter has guided his side to the playoffs. Moreover, the 34-year-old cricketer can boost the top order of the team and give it a big start. The opening batter is expected to go for a substantial amount owing to his phenomenal batting.

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