10 Under-rated players who can earn big at the 2022 IPL mega auction

The Indian Premier League is undoubtedly the second biggest tournament in the T20 format after the World Cup. It is a stage that has helped not only India but other countries as well. The unknown faces make a huge impact and become match-winners via IPL. With the T20 World Cup scheduled next year, the fans will have their expectations on the national teams to provide more excitement and competitiveness. Hence, more exposure to T20 cricket at a high level is necessary. And the IPL provides the right platform for aspiring players. But, what remains a cruel reality is some of the T20 superstars are heavily overlooked. They don’t get much attention in the auctions. However, with the mega auctions coming up, they might find some bidders and go for a humongous salary. Here are Underrated Players who can earn big at the IPL mega auction 10. Sheldon Jackson Sheldon Jackson. (Photo Source: Instagram) The story of Sheldon Jackson has been a bitter-sweet one. While he has been sensational in the domestic circuit, he has been unable to make it to the national side. Year after year, he manages to score runs for his domestic side, but still, he is unable to make it to the national side. This selection mystery is also reflected in the IPL. Sheldon has been unable to make it to the playing XI of KKR regularly. During the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy tournament, he scored some solid runs for his team. With some half-centuries in the ongoing tournament, he failed to make it to the national side, or India-A side. But, as the mega auction is coming up, he might find a better place to make a statement. The only thing he needs to do is score runs consistently. 9. Aiden Markram Aiden Markram. (Photo Source: Twitter/IPL) Aiden Markram was a relatively lesser-known face in the T20 circuit. But, his performances have made him a popular name in the game. For the Proteas, he has been nothing short of sensational. In T20Is, he has played 20 games and has scored 588 runs. A blistering strike rate of 147 shows his ability to score runs at a brisk pace. Apart from that, he is a sensational fielder as well. Markram has been a part of PBKS, but he might not be retained ahead of the next season. If released, he might find a home in a better franchise. His part-time spin can also be effective in any condition. 8. Jitesh Sharma Jitesh Sharma. (Photo Source: Twitter) Jitesh Sharma has been in the domestic circuit for over eight years. Since his debut, he has been a decent T20 batsman for his team. With 1289 runs in 51 matches, any team would like to have Jitesh in the lineup. Even though he was included in the Mumbai Indians squad in 2016 auctions, he never made it to the playing XI. He has an attacking approach towards the game and his strike rate of 139.95 proves the same. Adding on, he has a century to his name as well. He has scored 174 runs at a strike rate of over 200 in the SMAT. With the mega auctions coming up, the new franchises might bid for him. His lesser-known image on the global stage might help the team to put on a surprise show for other franchises. 7. Tanmay Agarwal Tanmay Agarwal. (Photo Source: Instagram) If any team needs to change its opening combination, then they can go for Tanmay Agarwal. The opening batsman from Hyderabad has been in stellar form in this domestic season. Because of his consistency, he deserves an IPL experience as well. Tanmay was bought by the Hyderabad-based franchise. But, he is well known for his contributions to the domestic circuit. In 50 T20Is, he has scored 1477 runs at a strike rate of nearly 130. Adding on, he has the highest score of 97 as well. Currently, he has been steiking at a strike rate of 151 in SMAT. Adding on, four fifties in five innings shows his consistency level. He might be a great addition to any team in the upcoming mega auction. In five games, he has smashed 31 fours and 11 sixes, therefore, teams like CSK and RCB can look forward to adding him to their lineup. 6. Rassie van der Dussen Rassie van der Dussen. (Photo by Matthew Lewis-ICC/ICC via Getty Images) Rassie has been the best South African batsman in the T20 World Cup. He scored 177 runs in 5 games for the Proteas. Because of his stellar performances, South Africa remained in the race for the semi-final spot till the last match of the Super 12 stage. He smashed 94 runs against the hot favorites, England. Adding on, during the practice match against Pakistan, he scored a beautifully crafted century as well. Hence, he could be a great addition to any franchise in the IPL. A few more solid innings might enable him to become one of the most consistent performers in the T20 circuit. An overall strike rate of 130.86 shows that he can accelerate when needed and can play the role of an anchor as well. The presence of a proper and sensible batsman is the need of the hour for many IPL teams. 5. Adam Zampa Adam Zampa. (Photo by Alex Davidson/Getty Images) The presence of a leg spinner is a positive factor for any team. Irrespective of the venue, they will always bring breakthroughs for their captain. And Adam Zampa is one of the bowlers who has been providing breakthroughs for his captain Aaron Finch consistently. Zampa has picked a five-wicket haul in the 2021 T20 World Cup. He has been bowling with an economy rate of 5.73 and a bowling average of 9.9 shows that even if he is unable to pick wickets on rare occasions, he can stop the flow of runs. In IPL, he has been bowling with an economy of 7.74. A wicket tally of 21 wickets in 14 games is never too bad for a leg spinner. With new teams coming up, he will be sold at a reasonable or at an unbelievable price. 4. Akshay Karnewar Akshay Karnewar. (Photo Source: Twitter) Well, how about having an ambidextrous bowler in the squad? Yes, Akshay Karnewar is an ambidextrous bowler who set a world record of bowling four maiden overs in a T20 game. Even though Vidarbha went on to win the match by 167 runs, it was all about Akshay’s epic milestone. As Akshay created an unbreakable record, he picked up 2 wickets in his spell as well. Talking about his overall performance, he has played 44 matches and picked 43 wickets. He has the best bowling figure of 4/5 in a T20 game. Having a spinner is important, but having an ambidextrous spinner is icing on the cake. He might solve the problem of bowling to a left-right batting combination as well. There is no doubt that the franchises might spend a huge amount of money on this domestic star. 3. Daryl Mitchell Daryl Mitchell. (Photo by Gareth Copley-ICC/ICC via Getty Images) Daryl Mitchell became a national hero when he anchored the Kiwi innings against England during the semi-final. He outclassed the English bowlers as he maintained his composure throughout the innings. And this might have attracted the attention of the franchise owners as well. With two new teams coming up, Mitchell can be a great addition to any team. Just like Faf’s role at CSK, he can play the role of an anchor and an aggressive batter. His strike rate of 139.11 is a clear example of that. Apart from that, he can bowl as well. Mitchell can bowl his medium pace effectively during the middle overs as well. Adding on, he is an excellent fielder as well. Thus, he brings in a complete package for any T20 team. 2. Liam Livingstone Liam Livingstone. (Photo by Philip Brown/Popperfoto/Popperfoto via Getty Images) Since last year, Liam Livingstone is one of the most improved cricketers on the planet. He has been destructive with the bat, economical with the ball, and excellent in the field. An all-rounder is what IPL teams are looking for, and hence, he might be sold in millions for his services. Liam has played 14 T20Is so far and has scored 252 runs with a century to his name. The run tally is a bit on the lower side, but that is understandable given the fact that he bats a bit low for England. A strike rate of 165.79 shows his brutal ball-striking ability. Apart from that, he can turn the ball both ways. Even though he bowls leg-spin, he can switch to off-spin in case he has to bowl a left-handed batsman. And he has been a part of Rajasthan Royals, therefore a bit of IPL experience adds feathers to his cap. 1. James Neesham James Neesham. (Photo by Gareth Copley-ICC/ICC via Getty Images) Jimmy Neesham was in disarray when New Zealand failed to win the super over during the 2019 World Cup final. Finally, he made up for the loss as he smashed English bowlers for fun during the semi-final of the T20 World Cup. Adding on, his subtle way of simply witnessing the match-winning moment during the semi-final made him an internet sensation. In the 2021 T20 World Cup, he has been bowling the 20th over. With the likes of Boult and Southee failing to push the brakes in death overs, Neesham has excelled to play the role of the death bowler. This makes him one of the best all-rounders available in the market. Adding on, his form has been outstanding. He scored against Namibia and England. These were crucial games as other established batters were struggling. Surely, Neesham was the one who acted like a catalyst for New Zealand, as they made it to their first T20 World Cup final.

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