Mitchell Starc became the most expensive player in IPL history when KKR bought him for Rs 24.75 crore. The move by KKR was sudden as they decided to spend a fortune on him.
The move worked perfectly as he finished with 17 wickets and played his part in helping the Kolkata Knight Riders win their third IPL title.
The 2025 IPL will see some rule changes and a mega auction will also be held once the BCCI finalises the new rules. In the recent meeting between the IPL owners and the BCCI, the franchises gave their opinions and suggestions.
The number of detentions was a hotly debated topic and the BCCI said it would evaluate the suggestions and take a decision by the end of the month.
Meanwhile, New Zealand has been a country that has invested heavily in sending its players to play in the IPL.
Players like Trent Boult and Devon Conway are prime examples of players who have found success in the IPL. It was one Brendon McCullum who kicked off the league with an unbeaten record of 158.
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In this article, we predict five New Zealand cricketers who can break Mitchell Starc’s record of being the most expensive player in IPL history.
5 New Zealand players who can break Mitchell Starc’s record of being the highest-paid player in the IPL auction
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The young New Zealand opener has played for RCB in the past. However, the franchise has not given him consistent opportunities.
With the mega auction just around the corner, several franchises will be looking for a top player and Allen is the perfect candidate. Several franchises could spend a fortune on him.
Trent Boult
Boult finished with 16 wickets in IPL 2024. He is part of the core of Rajasthan Royals and their success since 2022. He has taken wickets repeatedly within the powerplay last season and also bowled crucial overs.
Having resigned from the New Zealand team’s central contract after the ODI World Cup, Boult is now a standalone T20 cricketer. With his match-winning attributes as a bowler, he could become the most expensive player in IPL history.
Lockie Ferguson
Ferguson throws at a blistering pace, something franchises have always invested in. Throwing fast is in his DNA and he has done it day in and day out in the league.
He has played for KKR, Gujarat Titans and most recently RCB. Since franchises need good bowlers, Lockie can be one of the candidates to be the most expensive player.
Kane Williamson
Williamson has proven successful in the IPL as a player and captain of Sunrisers Hyderabad. He is a very good T20 player and captain of New Zealand teams across all formats.
He missed IPL 2023 due to a knee injury and did not get many opportunities in IPL 2024 due to not having a fixed place in the GT top order. With several franchises looking for a new captain, Kane’s stock could go up.
Rachin Ravindra
Ravindra is the last player on this list who can go far in the upcoming mega auction. CSK signed him for Rs 1.8 crore and it was a bargain at that price. He scored 222 runs in his first season in the IPL and has shown good qualities as an opener.
He has good technique and a good head. His ability to bowl left-arm spin makes him a utility cricketer who will encourage franchises to invest in him.
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