IPL 2024 Auction: 5 players who might attract massive bids due to their World Cup 2023 performance

Daryl Mitchell. (Photo by Michael Steele-ICC/ICC via Getty Images)

The 2024 Indian Premier League auction is less than a week away and cricket enthusiasts are all excited to witness the marquee event to be held in Dubai. The auction will witness 333 players going under the hammer, of which 119 will be overseas players. Among the foreigners, some players are the favourites to get big money due to their 2023 World Cup performances.

In the mega One-Day International (ODI) event, a few players showcased their best and became the talk of the town. Following their excellent performances, some IPL franchises might not shy away from getting these players at enormous prices in the upcoming auction.

Here are five players who might get big money in the 2024 IPL auction:

5. Daryl Mitchell

Daryl Mitchell. (Photo Source: Twitter)

Daryl Mitchell looked spectacular for New Zealand in the 2023 World Cup, hitting 552 runs in 10 matches at a strike rate of 111.06. With these numbers, he ended up as the leading run-getter in the competition. At the upcoming business event, the Kiwi stalwart will go under the hammer at his base price of INR 50 lakh.

Noting Mitchell’s form, some franchises might show faith in him for the 2024 season. Delhi Capitals (DC) released middle-order batters Phil Salt and Rilee Rossouw in November and the franchise might go after Mitchell in the upcoming auction. Capitals have INR 28.95 crore remaining in the purse and they may splurge a heavy amount to sign up Mitchell.

Back in 2022, the New Zealander made his IPL debut in Rajasthan Royals’ (RR) jersey but couldn’t perform as per the expectations. In 2023, he went unsold but this time, he is likely to get picked up due to his scintillating form.

4. Dilshan Madushanka

Dilshan Madushanka. (Photo by Matthew Lewis-ICC/ICC via Getty Images)

Dilshan Madushanka performed exceptionally with the ball in the 2023 World Cup. The pacer scalped 21 wickets in nine matches and ended up as the third-highest wicket-taker in the ODI tournament. The speedster grabbed the eyeballs with his magnificent performances against quality sides India and Australia.

Madushanka’s base price will be INR 50 lakh in the auction but he might cause a bidding battle among the franchises. The Sri Lanka stalwart is already a part of Lucknow Super Giants’ (LSG) owned Durban Super Giants (DSG) in the SA20 League and it won’t be a surprise if LSG sign him up in the IPL 2024 auction.

Along with LSG, Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) might also show interest in him as they have parted ways with the Australia pacer Josh Hazlewood. Madushanka’s effective World Cup performance proves that he has the potential to trouble batters in India’s difficult conditions.

3. Gerald Coetzee

Gerald Coetzee. (Photo Source: Twitter)

Gerald Coetzee did a fabulous job for South Africa in the 2023 World Cup. He bagged 20 wickets in just eight games and became the leading wicket-taker for his team. Coetzee’s World Cup performance can help him grab a huge amount in the upcoming IPL auction.

Mumbai Indians (MI) have got rid of pacers such as Jofra Archer, Chris Jordan, and Jhye Richardson before the auction and the five-time IPL champions might fetch the Protea bowler at a massive sum. Chennai Super Kings (CSK) have also released Kyle Jamieson from the squad and they might also raise their bidding paddles for Coetzee. 

Coetzee serves Joburg Super Kings (JSK) in the SA20 League and after witnessing his 2023 World Cup performance, the Chennai-based outlet might sign up the 23-year-old in IPL as well. Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) have also broken ties with Lockie Ferguson and Tim Southee, and to bolster their fast-bowling unit, the two-time IPL champions might also not hesitate to spend a big amount on Coetzee.

2. Travis Head

Travis Head. (Photo Source: Sydney Seshibedi/Gallo Images/Getty Images)

After the phenomenal World Cup campaign, Australia batter Travis Head will be one of the favourites in the upcoming auction to emerge as the costliest player in the auction. The southpaw looked in excellent touch in the ODI extravaganza, smashing 329 runs with two tons and a fifty.

Following his extraordinary batting show, franchises will be tempted to buy him in the auction. Head served RCB in 2016 and 2017 and during those two years, he scored only 205 runs in 10 outings at a strike rate of 138.51. After 2017, the 29-year-old participated in the 2018 and 2023 auctions but went unsold. 

In the 2024 auction, the Aussie stalwart’s base price will be INR 2 crore but his current form is expected to help him pull off a lucrative contract. Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) have released Harry Brook after witnessing his horrendous form and now, they might target Head in the auction to reinforce their batting unit.

1. Rachin Ravindra

Rachin-Ravindra. (Photo by Matt Roberts-ICC/ICC via Getty Images)

Rachin Ravindra has become a huge name in the cricketing world after his stunning batting display for the Kiwi team in the 2023 World Cup. With 578 runs in 10 contests at a strike rate of 106.44, he became the fourth-highest run-getter in the tournament. The Kiwi all-rounder’s success in the ODI World Cup 2023 can hand him an opportunity to prove himself in IPL. 

Ravindra’s name will go to the upcoming IPL auction with a maximum base price of INR 50 lakh but some franchises might engage in a bidding battle to sign him up. The 24-year-old can attract the attention of RCB, who have parted ways with Ravindra’s compatriot and the New Zealand all-rounder Michael Bracewell.