The IPL 2024 auction is all set to take place in Dubai on December 19, 2023. Before the business event, all franchises will look to break ties with their non-performing players who failed to be at their best in the last two seasons. At the event, all franchises will look to fare well on the auction table.
Some players might receive a pretty penny due to their brilliant performances in international cricket during the auction. Rachin Ravindra is one of the names who has the potential to organise a bidding battle among some franchises. The New Zealand player has showcased his batting mettle in the World Cup 2023, and his numbers are indicating how impactful he could be in the cash-rich league.
Here are the three teams that could target Rachin Ravindra in the IPL 2024 auction
3. Punjab Kings (PBKS):
Punjab Kings (PBKS) tried Matthew Short, Bhanuka Rajapaksa, and Atharva Taide in the No.3 slot. All three batters failed to be effective for the team in the top order. Ravindra, who is looking spectacular with his bat in the World Cup 2023, might interest PBKS in the upcoming auction.
Ravindra has played his part exceptionally in the one-day international (ODI) tournament, scoring 523 runs with three centuries and two fifties in eight matches. The left-handed batter’s performance on Indian pitches might attract some IPL franchises, and PBKS could be one of them.
On the auction table, Kings might look to engage in a bidding battle with other franchises to rope in the 23-year-old. Along with the veteran opener Shikhar Dhawan and the youngster Prabhsimran Singh, Ravindra will be a great addition to the Punjab-based outlet for their top order batting.
2. Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH):
Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) ended their journey in IPL 2023 at the bottom of the points table with four wins and ten losses in 14 matches. Throughout the competition, Hyderabad’s batting unit lacked discipline. Their top-order player Rahul Tripathi also looked horrendous with his bat.
The right-handed batter amassed 273 runs with a fifty in 13 games, at an ordinary strike rate of 128.16. His underwhelming numbers impacted the 2016 champions’ performance negatively. This time, SRH might go after some reliable top-order batters to get the desired results at number three.
Ravindra has proven himself with his batting numbers for New Zealand in the World Cup 2023. Following his performance, Sunrisers might not hesitate to invest a hefty amount on the Kiwi player. Along with the bat, Ravindra can also make a decent contribution with the ball to the team.
1. Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB):
Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) put up another disappointing show for their fans, failing to win the coveted trophy in IPL 2023. The Faf du Plessis-led side won seven games in their 14 and concluded their campaign without qualifying for the playoffs for the first time in four years.
RCB have a star-studded batting unit that includes captain du Plessis, Virat Kohli, and Glenn Maxwell. Along with these legends, Michael Bracewell was also a part of RCB, and the team management tried him at number three at times. However, the New Zealander couldn’t do wonders for his side.
Dinesh Karthik and Mahipal Lomror were also given a chance in the top order, but they also looked completely out of colour. For the upcoming season, RCB might sign up Ravindra as the talented youngster has exuded confidence with his bat in the sub-continent conditions.
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