IPL 2024: Five players who can fetch INR 15 crore or more in the auction

IPL Auction 2024: The teams are all prepared for the upcoming mini-auction next week on December 19. The auction will take place in the Coca-Cola Arena in Dubai and it's for the first time in the history of IPL that the auction will be held outside India. 

3 things you need to know

• The teams will be looking to complete their squad in the auction
• With big fishes in the sea, there are high chances of some players getting sold off expensive 
• Gujarat Titans have the highest purse remaining for the IPL 2024 auction

As the auction nears, the teams are all set to bid for players and complete their squads. Here is a list of the top five players who are expected to go under the hammer and make big bucks.

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Travis Head 

The Australian can light the auction table on fire and has declared his interest in playing in the 2024 Indian Premier League. Head participated in ten IPL games for RCB in 2016 and 2017, however, he hasn't participated in the competition since. But, he may provide far more value to any squad as an opener or a finisher given his current excellent form and hitting ability.

Rachin Ravindra 

The 24-year-old Kiwi, who is one of the biggest finds of the ODI World Cup 2023, is anticipated to spark a bidding war amongst the teams for his signature. Ravindra recorded three hundreds in his first ODI World Cup campaign and scored a total of 578 runs, the best for any New Zealand player on World Cup debut. He can be a good pick for any club as he also possesses the ability to bowl. 

Mitchell Starc

After an eight-year absence, the seasoned Australian bowler is anticipated to return to the IPL this season. Starc can slow down the pace of scoring in the latter stages and be a threat to any opposition when he gets the new ball. Every side would be happy to have an accomplished left-arm pacer in their lineup, and he has adjusted well to the subcontinental conditions during the most recent ODI World Cup. Throughout his IPL career, Starc has taken 34 wickets in 26 innings played. 

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Wanindu Hasaranga

The release of Hasaranga, RCB's Sri Lankan spinner, from the team was another shocking move before the auction. In eight IPL 2023 matches, Hasaranga picked up nine wickets for the Royal Challengers Bangalore. Additionally, he was crucial to the national team's qualification for the 2023 ODI World Cup. But he has had numerous setbacks as a result of injuries. However, given his skill set, he might be a valuable asset to a team looking to strengthen their spin attack. 

Shardul Thakur 

With an average of 28.76 and 89 wickets taken in 86 IPL matches thus far, Shardul Thakur has conceded about 9.16 runs per over while posting the best individual figure of 4/36. In the 2023 auction, Kolkata Knight Riders bid Rs 10.75 Cr. but then released him this year. Teams are likely to fight for this Indian all-rounder at the upcoming auction.