IPL 2024 Auction: From Mitchell Starc To Rachin Ravindra, 5 players Who Can Attract Highest Bids

With the Indian Premier League (IPL) Auction 2024 set to take place in Dubai on December 19, there's widespread speculation about which players may attract the highest bids from the teams involved. As things stand, Englishman Sam Curran holds the distinction of being the most expensive player in IPL history. The all-rounder was roped in by Punjab Kings for a whopping sum of 18.50 crore INR at the IPL 2023 auction, dwarfing Rajasthan Royals' acquisition of Chris Morris for 16.25 crore from 2022.

With some of the hottest prospects in world cricket set to go under the hammer at the IPL 2024 auction and several teams boasting a sizable purse, it won't be surprising to see the record broken again this season.

Here's a list of the top five players who can fetch premium bids at the IPL 2024 auction:

Rachin Ravindra (New Zealand)

At the ICC Men's ODI Cricket World Cup 2023 in India, Rachin Ravindra's stock skyrocketed. In his debut World Cup appearance, the Kiwi batter hit 578 runs, including three centuries and two half tons, in 10 innings to finish as the fourth-highest run scorer in the tournament. The 24-year-old is also handy with the ball and has the ability to pick up crucial wickets with his slow left-arm spin. He already boasts 11 wickets in 13 T20I innings and has already proven his prowess with the bat on Indian pitches, which makes him a hot prospect for the IPL auction.

Bidding for the Kiwi sensation will start at a comparatively low base price of INR 50 lakh, but his services will be highly sought-after and expect a fierce bidding war for the nifty all-rounder.

Daryl Mitchell (New Zealand)

Daryl Mitchell is known for his big-hitting capabilities and has the rare ability to accelerate the innings from the