Updated: 3 February 2022
IPL 2022 mega auction is slated to take place on 12th & 13th Feb in Bengaluru. With The addition of two new teams in IPL 2022, it is expected to be a roller-coaster ride for the players in the auction pool. Australian players have always been the talk of the town in the IPL auctions.
The IPL 2022 mega auction won’t be anything different. The team owners will be eager to purchase a few top-class Australian players who have been in red-hot form recently. Let us look at the top 6 Australian players who can be the expensive pick in the mega auction.
IPL 2022 Auction: 6 Australian Players Who Can Be The Expensive Pick In Mega Auction
DAVID WARNER
The Swashbuckling Australian Opener David Warner had a terrible IPL 2021. Firstly, he was axed from the captaincy mid-way. Secondly, he was even not included in the playing XI during the VIVO IPL 2021 part 2.
However, David Warner made an exceptional comeback and impressed everyone with his excellent batting display in the ICC T20 World Cup 2021. He won the player of the tournament award, scoring 289 runs in 7 innings. Warner will surely be up for grabs this IPL 2022.
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STEVE SMITH
Steve Smith is another Australian player who ranks among the best t20 batsmen. He becomes crucial for any team, given his ability to anchor the innings in the middle-order. Steve Smith can also be a potential captain for any team in the IPL 2022.
His tremendous experience leading Australia cannot be written off. Although Steve Smith had a quiet IPL 2021, still he can be one of the hot picks in the IPL 2022 mega auction.
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MARNUS LABUSCHAGNE
Marnus Lnuschagne has taken the test cricket like a fish in the placid water. His performance in the cricket’s longest format has been the talk of the town. In 35 test innings, he has already scored 2113 runs at an astonishing average of 62.15, including six centuries and one half-century.
In the current Ashes 2021, the middle-order batsman has scored the highest 228 runs in 4 innings. This includes 1 century and 2 half-centuries. Although Marnus Labuschange has got limited opportunities in the shorter format, the IPL 2022 franchises can ill-affiliate this current sensation in the IPL 2022 mega auction.
Matthew Wade
The Australian middle-order Matthew Wade was part of the Delhi Capitals in the IPL 2011. He gave a poor performance in 3 matches.
He is a precious player who can play the long handle with the bat. Wade will surely be up for grabs for a hefty price in the IPL 2022 mega auction.
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MITCHELL MARSH
There are only a few Mitchell Starc all-rounders like a marsh. The Australian players have been leading the bowling attack and opener batter for Australia for the last few years and have been excellent. He was part of SRH in VIVO IPL 2021, but could not play a single match because of an ankle injury.
In fact, his last IPL appearance was way back in 2020. He has suffered from injuries throughout his life. However, if Mitchell Marsh makes himself available for IPL 2022, he will surely be one of the players that might be sold for a hefty price in the IPL 2022 mega auction. Marsh scored 225 runs and 20 wickets in 21 IPL matches
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ADAM ZAMPA
Adam Zampa was the star performer for Australia in the ICC T20 World Cup 2021, becoming the second-highest wicket-taker. The cricket pundits across the globe praised his exceptional bowling performance. Since IPL 2022 will be held in India, the role of spinners will be of paramount importance. In such a case, Adam Zampa can become one of the most preferred spinners and might be sold for a hefty price in IPL 2022 mega auction.
