IPL 2024 Auction 6 Teams That can Target Mitchell Starc: The Indian Premier League (IPL) is the biggest cricket stage on the global stage, attracting the biggest cricket stars year after year. This time in the spotlight is none other than Australia’s fast-paced weapon Mitchell Starc.
Mitchell Starc has officially announced his intention to participate in the IPL 2024 auction with a clear goal – to prepare for the T20 World Cup to be held in West Indies and USA in the same year. This development promises to take the upcoming IPL season to new heights with multiple franchises competing fiercely to bag the prized signature of the fast bowler.
IPL 2024 Auction 6 Teams That can Target Mitchell Starc
Here are five IPL teams that could potentially bid on Mitchell Starc in the IPL 2024 auction:
1. Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB):
Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB): Mitchell Starc has had a great IPL experience with Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) over the past several seasons, where he has been Virat Kohli’s go-to bowler in every IPL season. Even in the challenging conditions of the Chinnaswamy Stadium, he maintained an economy rate of just 7.17 in 27 IPL matches.
IPL 2023 saw RCB struggle with inconsistencies and limited bowling options. Starc’s proven abilities, coupled with his previous association with the franchise, could land him on RCB’s radar, giving them intense potential in their bowling department.
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2. Chennai Super Kings
Chennai Super Kings: MS Dhoni-led Chennai Super Kings won their fifth IPL title by defeating Gujarat Titans in IPL 2023. On the other hand, Dhoni will also lead the team in the IPL 2024 season, and he and the Chennai Super Kings franchise will be looking to retain their title. In doing so, he is likely to go for Mitchell Starc.
Mitchell Starc, the left-arm fast bowler, can definitely fill the gap in the bowling attack of Chennai Super Kings. After the retirement of Dwayne Bravo, Chennai Super Kings (CSK) is looking for a foreign bowler who can take wickets in the powerplay and death overs. And Mitchell Starc has been doing that for years.
3. Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH)
Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH): Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) faced a disappointing performance in the IPL 2023 season, finishing at the bottom of the IPL group stage rankings. Their fast bowling group was struggling to find wickets and SRH fast bowler Bhuvneshwar Kumar was in the twilight of his cricket career.
Emerging talents like Fazalhaq Farooqui, Marco Jansen and Umran Malik are still honing their skills. With Mitchell Starc joining SRH, with his experience and impeccable bowling skills, SRH can again bet big in IPL 2024.
4. Lucknow Super Giants (LSG)
Lucknow Super Giants (LSG): The young team of Lucknow Super Giants (LSG), which came to fight with the newest players in IPL 2022, surprised everyone with a commendable performance. However, due to inadequacies in their fast bowling line-up, Lucknow Super Giants finished just short of the top four in both seasons of the IPL.
While Mark Wood showed glimpses of his talent despite injuries. Young Indian fast bowlers like Yudhveer Singh and Mohsin Khan may be promising, but they lack experienced skills. Acquiring Mitchell Starc can help Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) strengthen their fast bowling attack.
5. Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR)
Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR): Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) acquired the services of Mitchell Starc in the early stages of IPL 2018, but had to withdraw due to injuries to Mitchell Starc. The recent IPL season has exposed KKR’s weakness in the absence of a reliable frontline pacer.
The likes of Tim Southee and Lockie Ferguson faced challenges in maintaining consistency and control. While Pat Cummins contributed with the bat, his bowling often proved costly. The addition of Mitchell Starc could bring much-needed stability to the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) fast bowling attack.
6. Punjab Kings (PBKS)
Punjab Kings (PBKS): Equipped with adequate financial resources and a strong squad, Punjab Kings (PBKS) have raised their hopes in consecutive IPL seasons. However, securing the IPL title still remains difficult for Punjab Kings (PBKS). Mitchell Starc, an experienced left-arm fast bowler who is renowned for his expertise in high-pressure situations, can serve as an inspirational addition to lead the underachieving team to victory.
