Alex Hales has had a rough couple of years. The right-handed batsman who was almost certain to be a part of the England squad for the World Cup 2019, was banned after failing a drug case. Since then, the Nottinghamshire batsman has not been included in the England side for even once. Hales has been spending his off-season playing various T20 leagues around the world.

He is currently playing in the Big Bash League 2020-21 for the <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/bbl-2020-21-match-48-six-vs-thu-sydney-thunders-record-total-a-big-knock-from-alex-hales-and-more-stats/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Sydney Thunder</a>. At the time of writing this, the 32-year-old is the highest run-getter in the league. In the 12 innings he has played so far, he has scored 462 runs at an average of 38.50 with a magnificent strike rate of 165.59. He also scored a 56-ball 110 on Friday in Adelaide, which has got him back in the news.

With the IPL Auctions coming soon, we can expect Hales to find a team. He has played in the league before as he had represented Sunrisers Hyderabad in 2018. In six matches, he had scored 148 runs with a strike rate of 125.42. He had also been picked by Mumbai Indians but didn’t make it to the XI.

3 Teams that can pick Alex Hales in IPL 2021 Auction

<img loading="lazy" class="size-full wp-image-407484" src="https://crictracker-admin-panel-08032022.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/media/attachments/Alex-Hales-2.jpg" alt="Alex Hales" width="640" height="400" sizes="(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px"><figcaption id="caption-attachment-407484" class="wp-caption-text">Alex Hales. (Photo Source: Instagram)</figcaption>

<a href="https://www.crictracker.com/ipl-2021-chennai-super-kings-csk-retained-released-players-and-purse-remaining-ahead-of-auction/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Chennai Super Kings</a> has always been a side who looked for overseas batsmen to open the innings or play in the top order. Michael Hussey, Matthew Hayden, Shane Watson, Dwayne Smith, Brendon McCullum, Faf du Plessis are some overseas players who have opened the innings for them. This has been MS Dhoni’s strategy in shaping a perfect side for him. He fills his middle-order with quality Indian batsmen.

However, with Shane Watson finally retiring at the end of last year’s IPL, CSK’s only overseas batsman who can open is Faf du Plessis. They have traded in Robbie Uthappa for possibly an opener’s role, but it won’t be a bad option for them to get in Hales as a reserve option.

CSK can opt for one more overseas player at the auction and whether it will be Hales, that will be interesting to see. But, going by the strategy with which Dhoni and his franchise operate, it seems that Hales is right now the best option as an overseas batsman. His experience at the top can do a lot of good for the side, which finished second-last in the 2020 season.

<img loading="lazy" class="size-full wp-image-400468" src="https://crictracker-admin-panel-08032022.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/media/attachments/Alex-Hales-2.jpg" alt="Alex Hales" width="640" height="400" sizes="(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px"><figcaption id="caption-attachment-400468" class="wp-caption-text">Alex Hales. (Photo Source: Instagram)</figcaption>

The Jaipur based franchise decided to let go off Robbie Uthappa this year. Last year, they opted for several options for the opener’s role. Jos Butler, Ben Stokes, Uthappa, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Steve Smith all got an opportunity to open the innings for them. But, no one other than Stokes got a lot of success consistently.

With an option to still buy three overseas players at the auction, Hales won’t be a bad bet for Royals. They have already let go off Smith, who was their go-to overseas batsman in the top order for some time. So, that void can now be filled with Hales, who has a tremendous T20 record.

In addition to this, even if Stokes and Butler have to leave for England international duties, it is quite unlikely that <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/alex-hales-reveals-he-doesnt-think-about-the-england-team-call-up-anymore/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Hales</a> will get an England call-up anytime soon. So, in a situation where Stokes and Butler leave the squad, Hales can be slotted in easily. A proper overseas top-order batsman is a blessing for many IPL teams and Hales justifies his credentials with 7846 runs and counting in T20 cricket, international and franchise cricket included.

3. Royal Challengers Bangalore

<img loading="lazy" class="size-full wp-image-481308" src="https://crictracker-admin-panel-08032022.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/media/attachments/Alex-Hales-1.jpg" alt="Alex Hales" width="640" height="400" sizes="(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px"><figcaption id="caption-attachment-481308" class="wp-caption-text">Alex Hales. (Photo Source: Getty Images)</figcaption>

The Virat Kohli-led side made a surprising move by releasing Aaron Finch this year. The Australian ODI and T20I captain was a good overseas pick batting in the top order. However, he failed to make it count really. He didn’t make any big impact on the league and was released ahead of 2021 auction. However, his exclusion might make them start thinking for a solid overseas opening batsman.

Considering Hales’ form, there is no doubt that he will be someone the RCB franchise would be interested in. Head coach Simon Katich, who is a travelling person in franchise cricket and an Australian, must have seen Hales from close quarters. This is something we are guessing that Katich would look at Hales as a good option.

Plus, Hales has experience of playing some match-winning knocks for England in the past. His name is known in the cricket circle and his style of batting will suit the batting-friendly tracks at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium. In addition to this, like Rajasthan Royals, RCB still has an option of picking three overseas players, which makes them one of the franchises which might pick the England batter.

Alex Hales has had a rough couple of years. The right-handed batsman who was almost certain to be a part of the England squad for the World Cup 2019, was banned after failing a drug case. Since then, the Nottinghamshire batsman has not been included in the England side for even once. Hales has been spending his off-season playing various T20 leagues around the world.&nbsp;
He is currently playing in the Big Bash League 2020-21 for the <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/bbl-2020-21-match-48-six-vs-thu-sydney-thunders-record-total-a-big-knock-from-alex-hales-and-more-stats/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Sydney Thunder</a>. At the time of writing this, the 32-year-old is the highest run-getter in the league. In the 12 innings he has played so far, he has scored 462 runs at an average of 38.50 with a magnificent strike rate of 165.59. He also scored a 56-ball 110 on Friday in Adelaide, which has got him back in the news.&nbsp;
With the IPL Auctions coming soon, we can expect Hales to find a team. He has played in the league before as he had represented Sunrisers Hyderabad in 2018. In six matches, he had scored 148 runs with a strike rate of 125.42. He had also been picked by Mumbai Indians but didn’t make it to the XI.
<h3>3 Teams that can pick Alex Hales in IPL 2021 Auction</h3>
<h3>1. Chennai Super Kings</h3>
<figure id="attachment_407484" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-407484" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"><amp-img class="size-full wp-image-407484" src="https://crictracker-admin-panel-08032022.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/media/attachments/Alex-Hales-2.jpg" alt="Alex Hales" width="640" height="400" layout="responsive" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"></amp-img><figcaption id="caption-attachment-407484" class="wp-caption-text">Alex Hales. (Photo Source: Instagram)</figcaption></figure>
<a href="https://www.crictracker.com/ipl-2021-chennai-super-kings-csk-retained-released-players-and-purse-remaining-ahead-of-auction/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Chennai Super Kings</a> has always been a side who looked for overseas batsmen to open the innings or play in the top order. Michael Hussey, Matthew Hayden, Shane Watson, Dwayne Smith, Brendon McCullum, Faf du Plessis are some overseas players who have opened the innings for them. This has been MS Dhoni’s strategy in shaping a perfect side for him. He fills his middle-order with quality Indian batsmen.&nbsp;
However, with Shane Watson finally retiring at the end of last year’s IPL, CSK’s only overseas batsman who can open is Faf du Plessis. They have traded in Robbie Uthappa for possibly an opener’s role, but it won’t be a bad option for them to get in Hales as a reserve option.&nbsp;
CSK can opt for one more overseas player at the auction and whether it will be Hales, that will be interesting to see. But, going by the strategy with which Dhoni and his franchise operate, it seems that Hales is right now the best option as an overseas batsman. His experience at the top can do a lot of good for the side, which finished second-last in the 2020 season.&nbsp;

<h3>2. Rajasthan Royals</h3>
<figure id="attachment_400468" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-400468" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"><amp-img class="size-full wp-image-400468" src="https://crictracker-admin-panel-08032022.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/media/attachments/Alex-Hales-2.jpg" alt="Alex Hales" width="640" height="400" layout="responsive" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"></amp-img><figcaption id="caption-attachment-400468" class="wp-caption-text">Alex Hales. (Photo Source: Instagram)</figcaption></figure>
The Jaipur based franchise decided to let go off Robbie Uthappa this year. Last year, they opted for several options for the opener’s role. Jos Butler, Ben Stokes, Uthappa, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Steve Smith all got an opportunity to open the innings for them. But, no one other than Stokes got a lot of success consistently.&nbsp;
With an option to still buy three overseas players at the auction, Hales won’t be a bad bet for Royals. They have already let go off Smith, who was their go-to overseas batsman in the top order for some time. So, that void can now be filled with Hales, who has a tremendous T20 record.&nbsp;
In addition to this, even if Stokes and Butler have to leave for England international duties, it is quite unlikely that <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/alex-hales-reveals-he-doesnt-think-about-the-england-team-call-up-anymore/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Hales</a> will get an England call-up anytime soon. So, in a situation where Stokes and Butler leave the squad, Hales can be slotted in easily. A proper overseas top-order batsman is a blessing for many IPL teams and Hales justifies his credentials with 7846 runs and counting in T20 cricket, international and franchise cricket included.&nbsp;

<h3>3. Royal Challengers Bangalore</h3>
<figure id="attachment_481308" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-481308" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"><amp-img class="size-full wp-image-481308" src="https://crictracker-admin-panel-08032022.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/media/attachments/Alex-Hales-1.jpg" alt="Alex Hales" width="640" height="400" layout="responsive" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"></amp-img><figcaption id="caption-attachment-481308" class="wp-caption-text">Alex Hales. (Photo Source: Getty Images)</figcaption></figure>
The Virat Kohli-led side made a surprising move by releasing Aaron Finch this year. The Australian ODI and T20I captain was a good overseas pick batting in the top order. However, he failed to make it count really. He didn’t make any big impact on the league and was released ahead of 2021 auction. However, his exclusion might make them start thinking for a solid overseas opening batsman.&nbsp;
Considering Hales’ form, there is no doubt that he will be someone the RCB franchise would be interested in. Head coach Simon Katich, who is a travelling person in franchise cricket and an Australian, must have seen Hales from close quarters. This is something we are guessing that Katich would look at Hales as a good option.&nbsp;
Plus, Hales has experience of playing some match-winning knocks for England in the past. His name is known in the cricket circle and his style of batting will suit the batting-friendly tracks at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium. In addition to this, like Rajasthan Royals, RCB still has an option of picking three overseas players, which makes them one of the franchises which might pick the England batter.&nbsp;
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Alex Hales has had a rough couple of years. The right-handed batsman who was almost certain to be a part of the England squad for the World Cup 2019, was banned after failing a drug case. Since then, the Nottinghamshire batsman has not been included in the England side for even once. Hales has been spending his off-season playing various T20 leagues around the world. 
He is currently playing in the Big Bash League 2020-21 for the <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/bbl-2020-21-match-48-six-vs-thu-sydney-thunders-record-total-a-big-knock-from-alex-hales-and-more-stats/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Sydney Thunder</a>. At the time of writing this, the 32-year-old is the highest run-getter in the league. In the 12 innings he has played so far, he has scored 462 runs at an average of 38.50 with a magnificent strike rate of 165.59. He also scored a 56-ball 110 on Friday in Adelaide, which has got him back in the news. 
With the IPL Auctions coming soon, we can expect Hales to find a team. He has played in the league before as he had represented Sunrisers Hyderabad in 2018. In six matches, he had scored 148 runs with a strike rate of 125.42. He had also been picked by Mumbai Indians but didn’t make it to the XI.
<h3>3 Teams that can pick Alex Hales in IPL 2021 Auction</h3>
<h3>1. Chennai Super Kings</h3>
<figure id="attachment_407484" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-407484" style="width: 640px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><img loading="lazy" class="size-full wp-image-407484" src="https://crictracker-admin-panel-08032022.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/media/attachments/Alex-Hales-2.jpg" alt="Alex Hales" width="640" height="400" sizes="(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px"><figcaption id="caption-attachment-407484" class="wp-caption-text">Alex Hales. (Photo Source: Instagram)</figcaption></figure>
<a href="https://www.crictracker.com/ipl-2021-chennai-super-kings-csk-retained-released-players-and-purse-remaining-ahead-of-auction/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Chennai Super Kings</a> has always been a side who looked for overseas batsmen to open the innings or play in the top order. Michael Hussey, Matthew Hayden, Shane Watson, Dwayne Smith, Brendon McCullum, Faf du Plessis are some overseas players who have opened the innings for them. This has been MS Dhoni’s strategy in shaping a perfect side for him. He fills his middle-order with quality Indian batsmen. 
However, with Shane Watson finally retiring at the end of last year’s IPL, CSK’s only overseas batsman who can open is Faf du Plessis. They have traded in Robbie Uthappa for possibly an opener’s role, but it won’t be a bad option for them to get in Hales as a reserve option. 
CSK can opt for one more overseas player at the auction and whether it will be Hales, that will be interesting to see. But, going by the strategy with which Dhoni and his franchise operate, it seems that Hales is right now the best option as an overseas batsman. His experience at the top can do a lot of good for the side, which finished second-last in the 2020 season. 

<h3>2. Rajasthan Royals</h3>
<figure id="attachment_400468" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-400468" style="width: 640px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><img loading="lazy" class="size-full wp-image-400468" src="https://crictracker-admin-panel-08032022.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/media/attachments/Alex-Hales-2.jpg" alt="Alex Hales" width="640" height="400" sizes="(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px"><figcaption id="caption-attachment-400468" class="wp-caption-text">Alex Hales. (Photo Source: Instagram)</figcaption></figure>
The Jaipur based franchise decided to let go off Robbie Uthappa this year. Last year, they opted for several options for the opener’s role. Jos Butler, Ben Stokes, Uthappa, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Steve Smith all got an opportunity to open the innings for them. But, no one other than Stokes got a lot of success consistently. 
With an option to still buy three overseas players at the auction, Hales won’t be a bad bet for Royals. They have already let go off Smith, who was their go-to overseas batsman in the top order for some time. So, that void can now be filled with Hales, who has a tremendous T20 record. 
In addition to this, even if Stokes and Butler have to leave for England international duties, it is quite unlikely that <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/alex-hales-reveals-he-doesnt-think-about-the-england-team-call-up-anymore/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Hales</a> will get an England call-up anytime soon. So, in a situation where Stokes and Butler leave the squad, Hales can be slotted in easily. A proper overseas top-order batsman is a blessing for many IPL teams and Hales justifies his credentials with 7846 runs and counting in T20 cricket, international and franchise cricket included. 

<h3>3. Royal Challengers Bangalore</h3>
<figure id="attachment_481308" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-481308" style="width: 640px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><img loading="lazy" class="size-full wp-image-481308" src="https://crictracker-admin-panel-08032022.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/media/attachments/Alex-Hales-1.jpg" alt="Alex Hales" width="640" height="400" sizes="(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px"><figcaption id="caption-attachment-481308" class="wp-caption-text">Alex Hales. (Photo Source: Getty Images)</figcaption></figure>
The Virat Kohli-led side made a surprising move by releasing Aaron Finch this year. The Australian ODI and T20I captain was a good overseas pick batting in the top order. However, he failed to make it count really. He didn’t make any big impact on the league and was released ahead of 2021 auction. However, his exclusion might make them start thinking for a solid overseas opening batsman. 
Considering Hales’ form, there is no doubt that he will be someone the RCB franchise would be interested in. Head coach Simon Katich, who is a travelling person in franchise cricket and an Australian, must have seen Hales from close quarters. This is something we are guessing that Katich would look at Hales as a good option. 
Plus, Hales has experience of playing some match-winning knocks for England in the past. His name is known in the cricket circle and his style of batting will suit the batting-friendly tracks at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium. In addition to this, like Rajasthan Royals, RCB still has an option of picking three overseas players, which makes them one of the franchises which might pick the England batter. 
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Alex Hales can be a great addition to these IPL franchises owing to his brilliant T20 records.

Alex Hales is the highest run-getter in the ongoing BBL and the article explores the teams which can pick him in the 2021 IPL Auctions