IPL auction is certainly the first stage of winning the title. If teams falter at the auctions often they don’t get desirable results in the league as well. Teams like Mumbai Indians and Chennai Super Kings play strategically at the IPL auctions which reflects in their actual performance in the league as well. Moving further in this article we will look at the top 3 teams with the best overall purchases in this year’s IPL auction.
Mumbai Indians
Most of the fans and experts have rated Mumbai Indians as one of the most well-rounded teams after the IPL auction. MI did not have a large purse unlike a few other teams, but they have managed to do well with their limited resources. They have tried to address all the areas that they felt could have been a weak spot going into the next season. MI have bought top-notch pacers like Gerald Coetzee, Dilshan Madhushanka, and Nuwan Thushara for a very reasonable sum of money. Mohammad Nabi is an experienced all-rounder who has found a place in the squad along with a spin option like Shreyas Gopal. Mumbai will be going into the next season with a strong side to stake their claim on their 6th IPL title.
Chennai Super Kings
Another traditional powerhouse that has gathered a formidable squad. Chennai Super Kings were very clinical in the auction and picked up utility players. They bought Daryl Mitchell and Sameer Rizvi to bolster their middle order. Pacers like Shardul Thakur and Mustafizur Rahman have been included keeping in mind the Chennai track as it helps bowlers with variations. Chennai Super Kings will once again be a force to reckon with as the MS Dhoni-led side has all the resources to mount another title challenge.
Kolkata Knight Riders
Kolkata Knight Riders have sent shockwaves with an astronomical purchase of Mitchell Starc for 24.75 crores. Even after spending such a big amount for Starc, they have managed to accumulate a solid unit with the likes of Mujeeb Rahman, Sherfane Rutherford, Gus Atkinson, KS Bharat, and Chetan Sakariya. This time they have focused on bringing replacement options as they struggled because of injuries in the last season. Now they have a good enough squad to travel the distance in the league and with Gautam Gambhir back in the mix this side will function differently next season onwards.
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