The IPL 2022 mega auction will take place in Bengaluru on Feb 12-13.
There are 590 players shortlisted for the final auction list, out of which 228 are capped players, 355 are uncapped players and 7 belong to Associate Nations. A total of 370 Indian players and 220 overseas players will be up for grabs in what promises to be an action-packed IPL 2022 mega auction in Bengaluru.
IPL 2022: List of players in INR 2 crores bracket in the IPL 15 mega auction
INR 2 crore is the highest reserve price and as many as 48 players have chosen to place themselves in this bracket. There are 20 players in the auction list with a reserve price of INR 1.5 crore while 34 players are on the list of cricketers with a reserve price of INR 1 crore.
And today, Team COC take a look at five capped Indian players who might get huge money bids in the IPL 2022 mega auction.
Check them out here
SHIKHAR DHAWAN (Base Price- INR 2 crores, marquee player)
Shikhar is the second-highest all-time run-getter in the IPL history, with 5784 runs in 192 matches with 2 centuries and 44 half-centuries to his name. He averages 34.84 and has a strike rate of 126.44. Dhawan has the record for hitting most fours in IPL- 654.
He is a reliable batter at the top, a brilliant fielder anywhere, especially in slips and the outfield, and can help the captain given his history of leading teams in the IPL and India as well.
He has put his base price as INR 2 crores and is placed in the marquee list of players and with franchises looking for impactful openers, expect Dhawan to get a huge bid in the IPL 2022 mega auction given that he still has a lot to give as he is super fit as well.
DEEPAK CHAHAR (Base Price- INR 2 crores)
Chahar’s ability to make an impact in the powerplay overs by picking wickets made him a must-have asset and hence when the Chennai franchise didn’t decide to retain him ahead of the IPL 2022 mega auction, it came as a huge surprise, given that he has shown immense talent with the bat as well.
The Rajasthan T20 captain has put his base price at INR 2 crores and given his talent and impact thus far in the Indian Premier League and for India with the white-ball, expect Deepak Chahar to cause a bidding war and there is a chance that CSK might get him back in the auction with a hefty bid.
YUZVENDRA CHAHAL (Base Price- INR 2 crores)
Yuzvendra Chahal had made his IPL debut for Mumbai Indians, but the fame he got came during his tenure with the Royal Challengers Bangalore. His performances for the Virat Kohli-led franchise, especially on the small ground like M Chinnaswamy Stadium, helped him make his white-ball debut for India as well.
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Chahal enjoyed much praise and love from fans during his time in RCB, but the last couple of years have been hard on him, as he lost his form and spot in the Indian team. Therefore, it was not a surprise that RCB decided not to retain him ahead of the IPL 2022 mega auction.
But with leg-spinners being seen as match-winning bowlers in the T20 format, expect RCB and many other franchises to bid heavily on Chahal. Even the two new franchises, especially Ahmedabad one will be highly interested in the Haryana tweaker, as the Motera pitch is tailor-made for spinners.
ISHAN KISHAN (Base Price- INR 2 crores)
This led to him making his India debut in white-ball formats and he made an immediate impact in both T20Is and ODIs. He scored half-centuries on debut in both formats and has impressed everyone with his nonchalant and fearless way of batting.
The Indian team management has earmarked Kishan as an opener and he will be seen in the upcoming limited-overs series against the West Indies.
Ishan Kishan has scored his run in the IPL at a strike rate of 136.34 and has hit 74 sixes and 121 fours thus far in 56 matches. It is widely expected that all the franchises in the IPL will bid heavily for him, given that they not only get a gun opener and a terrific wicketkeeper, they also get a potential captain for the future, given that Kishan has captained Jharkhand and India U19 in the past.
SHREYAS IYER (Base Price- INR 2 crores, marquee player)
Well, he is a proven leader in the IPL, helping DC reach their maiden IPL final in the 2020 edition after helping them qualify for the playoffs for the first time in many years in IPL 2019.
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There are three franchises in KKR, PBKS, and RCB looking for a captain and Shreyas Iyer fits the bill perfectly. He is an amazing batter in the top order and a gun fielder with great leadership qualities.
The right-hander from Mumbai has put his base price at INR 2 crores and has been placed in the marquee players’ list, giving franchisees the first go at placing the highest bid for his services in the IPL 2022 mega auction.