The anticipation for the IPL 2024 auction is reaching its zenith, as cricket enthusiasts eagerly await the mega event set to take place in Dubai’s Coca-Cola Arena on Tuesday, 19th December. This marks the first time the IPL auction will be held in Dubai, adding a unique flavor to the cash-rich league. With all franchises diligently releasing and retaining players to finalize their squads, the auction promises to be a thrilling affair, further fueled by the increased purse amounts.
Purse Allocation
Before delving into the player details, let’s take a look at the purse distribution among the 10 teams participating in the IPL 2024 auction:
| Team | Purse |
|---|---|
| CSK | Rs 31.40 crore |
| RCB | Rs 23.25 crore |
| RR | Rs 14.50 crore |
| SRH | Rs 34.00 crore |
| GT (Gujarat Titans) | Rs 38.15 crore |
| LSG (Lucknow Super Giants) | Rs 13.15 crore |
| MI (Mumbai Indians) | Rs 17.75 crore |
| KKR (Kolkata Knight Riders) | Rs 32.70 crore |
| DC (Delhi Capitals) | Rs 28.95 crore |
| PBKS (Punjab Kings) | Rs 29.10 crore |
The collective spending power of all teams is capped at Rs 262.95 crore, and there are still 77 slots left to be filled, with 30 of them reserved for overseas players.
Player Registration
A staggering total of 1166 players, both local and international, have thrown their hats into the ring for the IPL 2024 auction. Among them, 830 are Indian cricketers, and 336 are overseas players. The player list is further categorized into 212 capped players, 909 uncapped players, and 45 associate players hailing from ICC’s associate nations.
IPL 2024 Auction Live Stream Details
Cricket enthusiasts worldwide can catch the live action of the IPL 2024 auction on the Star Sports network. Additionally, the auction will be available for online streaming on the JioCinema app, ensuring that fans don’t miss any moment of the bidding war.
Noteworthy Players and Base Prices
18 Capped Indian Players
Eighteen capped Indian players are in the spotlight for the upcoming auction. Key players such as Harshal Patel, Kedar Jadhav, Shardul Thakur, and Umesh Yadav have set their base price at a maximum of Rs. 2 crore. The remaining 14 players, including Varun Aaron, Manish Pandey, and Hanuma Vihari, will be available at the reserve price of Rs. 50 lakh.
Most Expensive Retention
Sam Curran, who commanded a hefty price of 18.5 crores in the IPL 2023 auction, has been retained by Punjab Kings ahead of the IPL 2024 auction.
Base Price
Base Price Rs 2 Crore
A list of high-profile players with a base price of Rs 2 crore includes international stars like Mujeeb Ur Rahman, Mustafizur Rahman, Angelo Mathews, and Mitchell Starc, among others.
Base Price Rs 1.5 Crore
Players with a base price of Rs 1.5 crore include notable names like Mohammad Nabi, Chris Jordan, Dawid Malan, and Jason Holder. Check the table below for complete list.
Base Price Rs 1 Crore
Another category features players with a base price of Rs 1 crore, including Kyle Jamieson, Ashton Turner, and Alzarri Joseph.
Base Price Rs 50 Lakh
Several players have registered for the base price of Rs 50 lakh, offering teams an opportunity to secure talented players at a reasonable cost. The list includes Rachin Ravindra, Shivam Mavi, Varun Aaron, and Siddharth Kaul, to name a few.
| Base Price (in Crores) | Players |
|---|---|
| Rs 2 Crore | Harshal Patel, Shardul Thakur, Umesh Yadav, Kedar Jadhav, Mujeeb Ur Rahman, Mustafizur Rahman, Angelo Mathews, Tom Banton, Harry Brook, Ben Duckett, Jamie Overton, Adil Rashid, David Willey, Chris Woakes, Sean Abbott, Pat Cummins, Josh Hazlewood, Travis Head, Josh Inglis, Mitchell Starc, Steve Smith, Lockie Ferguson, Gerald Coetzee, Rilee Rossouw, Rassie van der Dussen |
| Rs 1.5 Crore | Mohammad Nabi, Daniel Worrall, Tom Curran, Marchant de Lange, Chris Jordan, Dawid Malan, Tymal Mills, Phil Salt, Moises Henriques, Chris Lynn, Kane Richardson, Daniel Sams, Corey Anderson, Colin Munro, Jimmy Neesham, Tim Southee, Colin Ingram, Wanindu Hasaranga, Jason Holder, Sherfane Rutherford |
| Rs 1 Crore | Gus Atkinson, Sam Billings, Michael Bracewell, Martin Guptill, Kyle Jamieson, Adam Milne, Daryl Mitchell, Ashton Agar, Riley Meredith, D’Arcy Short, Ashton Turner, Wayne Parnell, Dwaine Pretorius, Alzarri Joseph, Rovman Powell, David Wiese |
| Rs 50 Lakh | Rachin Ravindra, Shivam Mavi, Varun Aaron, KS Bharat, Shahbaz Nadeem, Dhawal Kulkarni, Barinder Sran, Jaydev Unadkat, Sandeep Warrier, Mandeep Singh, Chetan Sakariya, Siddharth Kaul, Hanuma Vihari, Manish Pandey, Karun Nair, Rehan Ahmed, Richard Gleeson, Brydon Carse, George Garton, Samuel Hain, Ollie Pope, Luke Wood, George Scrimshaw |
Total Slots Remaining for Each Franchise
Let’s take a glance at the available slots for each franchise, along with the number of overseas slots:
- Gujarat Titans (GT): Available Slots – 8, Overseas Slots – 2
- Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH): Available Slots – 6, Overseas Slots – 3
- Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR): Available Slots – 12, Overseas Slots – 4
- Chennai Super Kings (CSK): Available Slots – 6, Overseas Slots – 3
- Punjab Kings (PBKS): Available Slots – 8, Overseas Slots – 2
- Delhi Capitals (DC): Available Slots – 9, Overseas Slots – 4
- Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB): Available Slots – 6, Overseas Slots – 3
- Mumbai Indians (MI): Available Slots – 8, Overseas Slots – 4
- Rajasthan Royals (RR): Available Slots – 8, Overseas Slots – 3
- Lucknow Super Giants (LSG): Available Slots – 6, Overseas Slots – 2
As the auction date approaches, cricket enthusiasts and team strategists alike are gearing up for a high-stakes event that will shape the composition of the teams for the upcoming IPL season. The stage is set, and the bidding war is about to unfold in the dazzling city of Dubai. Stay tuned for live updates and thrilling moments as the IPL 2024 auction takes center stage!
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