It was a surprise when Chris Lynn was released by the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) ahead of the IPL 2020 auction. The dashing Australian batsman has been a key member of the KKR line-up over the last couple of years. The Queenslander played a vital role at the top of the order and has amassed more than 400 runs in 2018 and 2019.

Moreover, Lynn has the ability to take the game away from the opposition in no time. He can smash it around at will. He has also been in good form in recent times. In the T10 league in Abu Dhabi, Lynn has racked up runs at a hemorrhaging while playing for Maratha Arabians. He has a phenomenal strike-rate around the 240-mark. Thus, his form makes him one of the hot picks in the upcoming auction.

Here are three teams that should bid for Lynn in the 2020 season of the IPL auction:

<img loading="lazy" class="size-full wp-image-349892" src="https://crictracker-admin-panel-08032022.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/media/attachments/CT_364365.jpg" alt width="640" height="400" sizes="(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px"><figcaption id="caption-attachment-349892" class="wp-caption-text">Royal Challengers Bangalore. (Photo: IANS)</figcaption>

It was a pretty busy off-season for the Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB). They retained 12 players but only two of them are overseas players. Hence, Lynn might be one of the players to watch out for who RCB might opt for. They have a decent purse and have a lot of overseas slots left.

Moreover, RCB also need a top-order batsman. With <a href="https://www.facebook.com/crictracker/photos/pb.600228316674560.-2207520000.0./3086661501364550/?type=3&amp;theater" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><strong>Virat Kohli</strong></a>, AB de Villiers and Parthiv Patel present, Lynn could give a different dimension to this line-up. He can be someone who can simply go after the bowling and give them good and flying starts.

In fact, RCB have heavily relied on Kohli and de Villiers for far too long. Lynn’s addition can ease some pressure and let the star duo play a lot more freely. The pitch at the Chinnaswamy Stadium will also help Lynn’s stroke-play. It could well be the boost the Bangalore-based franchise are looking for.

<img loading="lazy" class="size-full wp-image-349973" src="https://crictracker-admin-panel-08032022.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/media/attachments/CT_364600.jpg" alt width="640" height="400" sizes="(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px"><figcaption id="caption-attachment-349973" class="wp-caption-text">Chennai Super Kings. (Photo: Surjeet Yadav/IANS)</figcaption>

By far, Chennai Super Kings (CSK) have often been one of the most settled units in the history of the IPL. They like sticking with more or less same set of players and don’t tinker a lot. However, last season, the three-time champions had an iffy season with the bat.

The likes of Shane Watson, <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/dont-make-it-personal-ambati-rayudu-to-azharuddin-after-being-called-frustrated-cricketer/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><strong>Ambati Rayudu</strong></a>, Suresh Raina and Kedar Jadhav were pretty inconsistent. Moreover, they don’t really have a dasher at the top who can go berserk from the first ball. So, Chris Lynn could fit the bill well. He can become the power hitter and go after the bowling from the get-go with the experienced players to follow.

Also, with Watson slightly injury-prone, Lynn’s addition could be a good one for CSK in the IPL. He could be given the license and it could well be a blessing in disguise on those slow turners at Chepauk.

<img loading="lazy" class="size-full wp-image-337144" src="https://crictracker-admin-panel-08032022.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/media/attachments/Chennai-Super-Kings-5.jpg" alt="Kolkata Knight Riders IPL 2020 Auction" width="640" height="400" sizes="(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px"><figcaption id="caption-attachment-337144" class="wp-caption-text">Kolkata Knight Riders. (Photo: Kuntal Chakrabarty/IANS)</figcaption>

It may be a surprise to see Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) in the list. But it may well be a plan from the KKR think-tank. In 2018, Chris Lynn was bought for a big sum of INR 9.6 crore after KKR won a bidding war against RCB. Hence, it was surprising to see KKR release Lynn despite the Queenslander doing well.

However, it could well turn out to be a good move from them. INR 9.6 crore may be too much and they might’ve released KKR to free up their purse a little. They might as well buy him back from the auction at a lower price which would only benefit them.

KKR don’t really have an overseas option with the bat in the top order. Hence, Lynn may be a perfect addition. Moreover, he is accustomed to the team environment and it will be easy for him to fit back. Furthermore, the track at the Eden Gardens has helped his stroke-play and will continue to do so.

<p>It was a surprise when Chris Lynn was released by the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) ahead of the IPL 2020 auction. The dashing Australian batsman has been a key member of the KKR line-up over the last couple of years. The Queenslander played a vital role at the top of the order and has amassed more than 400 runs in 2018 and 2019.</p>
<p>Moreover, Lynn has the ability to take the game away from the opposition in no time. He can smash it around at will. He has also been in good form in recent times. In the T10 league in Abu Dhabi, Lynn has racked up runs at a hemorrhaging while playing for Maratha Arabians. He has a phenomenal strike-rate around the 240-mark. Thus, his form makes him one of the hot picks in the upcoming auction.</p>
<h3>Here are three teams that should bid for Lynn in the 2020 season of the IPL auction:</h3>
<h3>Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB)</h3>
<figure id="attachment_349892" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-349892" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"><amp-img class="size-full wp-image-349892" src="https://crictracker-admin-panel-08032022.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/media/attachments/CT_364365.jpg" alt width="640" height="400" layout="responsive" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"></amp-img><figcaption id="caption-attachment-349892" class="wp-caption-text">Royal Challengers Bangalore. (Photo: IANS)</figcaption></figure>
<p>It was a pretty busy off-season for the Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB). They retained 12 players but only two of them are overseas players. Hence, Lynn might be one of the players to watch out for who RCB might opt for. They have a decent purse and have a lot of overseas slots left.</p>
<p>Moreover, RCB also need a top-order batsman. With <a href="https://www.facebook.com/crictracker/photos/pb.600228316674560.-2207520000.0./3086661501364550/?type=3&amp;theater" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><strong>Virat Kohli</strong></a>, AB de Villiers and Parthiv Patel present, Lynn could give a different dimension to this line-up. He can be someone who can simply go after the bowling and give them good and flying starts.</p>
<p>In fact, RCB have heavily relied on Kohli and de Villiers for far too long. Lynn’s addition can ease some pressure and let the star duo play a lot more freely. The pitch at the Chinnaswamy Stadium will also help Lynn’s stroke-play. It could well be the boost the Bangalore-based franchise are looking for.</p>
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<h3>Chennai Super Kings (CSK)</h3>
<figure id="attachment_349973" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-349973" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"><amp-img class="size-full wp-image-349973" src="https://crictracker-admin-panel-08032022.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/media/attachments/CT_364600.jpg" alt width="640" height="400" layout="responsive" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"></amp-img><figcaption id="caption-attachment-349973" class="wp-caption-text">Chennai Super Kings. (Photo: Surjeet Yadav/IANS)</figcaption></figure>
<p>By far, Chennai Super Kings (CSK) have often been one of the most settled units in the history of the IPL. They like sticking with more or less same set of players and don’t tinker a lot. However, last season, the three-time champions had an iffy season with the bat.</p>
<p>The likes of Shane Watson, <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/dont-make-it-personal-ambati-rayudu-to-azharuddin-after-being-called-frustrated-cricketer/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><strong>Ambati Rayudu</strong></a>, Suresh Raina and Kedar Jadhav were pretty inconsistent. Moreover, they don’t really have a dasher at the top who can go berserk from the first ball. So, Chris Lynn could fit the bill well. He can become the power hitter and go after the bowling from the get-go with the experienced players to follow.</p>
<p>Also, with Watson slightly injury-prone, Lynn’s addition could be a good one for CSK in the IPL. He could be given the license and it could well be a blessing in disguise on those slow turners at Chepauk.</p>
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<h3>Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR)</h3>
<figure id="attachment_337144" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-337144" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"><amp-img class="size-full wp-image-337144" src="https://crictracker-admin-panel-08032022.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/media/attachments/Chennai-Super-Kings-5.jpg" alt="Kolkata Knight Riders IPL 2020 Auction" width="640" height="400" layout="responsive" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"></amp-img><figcaption id="caption-attachment-337144" class="wp-caption-text">Kolkata Knight Riders. (Photo: Kuntal Chakrabarty/IANS)</figcaption></figure>
<p>It may be a surprise to see Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) in the list. But it may well be a plan from the KKR think-tank. In 2018, Chris Lynn was bought for a big sum of INR 9.6 crore after KKR won a bidding war against RCB. Hence, it was surprising to see KKR release Lynn despite the Queenslander doing well.</p>
<p>However, it could well turn out to be a good move from them. INR 9.6 crore may be too much and they might’ve released KKR to free up their purse a little. They might as well buy him back from the auction at a lower price which would only benefit them.</p>
<p>KKR don’t really have an overseas option with the bat in the top order. Hence, Lynn may be a perfect addition. Moreover, he is accustomed to the team environment and it will be easy for him to fit back. Furthermore, the track at the Eden Gardens has helped his stroke-play and will continue to do so.</p>

<p>It was a surprise when Chris Lynn was released by the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) ahead of the IPL 2020 auction. The dashing Australian batsman has been a key member of the KKR line-up over the last couple of years. The Queenslander played a vital role at the top of the order and has amassed more than 400 runs in 2018 and 2019.</p>
<p>Moreover, Lynn has the ability to take the game away from the opposition in no time. He can smash it around at will. He has also been in good form in recent times. In the T10 league in Abu Dhabi, Lynn has racked up runs at a hemorrhaging while playing for Maratha Arabians. He has a phenomenal strike-rate around the 240-mark. Thus, his form makes him one of the hot picks in the upcoming auction.</p>
<h3>Here are three teams that should bid for Lynn in the 2020 season of the IPL auction:</h3>
<h3>Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB)</h3>
<figure id="attachment_349892" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-349892" style="width: 640px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><img loading="lazy" class="size-full wp-image-349892" src="https://crictracker-admin-panel-08032022.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/media/attachments/CT_364365.jpg" alt width="640" height="400" sizes="(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px"><figcaption id="caption-attachment-349892" class="wp-caption-text">Royal Challengers Bangalore. (Photo: IANS)</figcaption></figure>
<p>It was a pretty busy off-season for the Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB). They retained 12 players but only two of them are overseas players. Hence, Lynn might be one of the players to watch out for who RCB might opt for. They have a decent purse and have a lot of overseas slots left.</p>
<p>Moreover, RCB also need a top-order batsman. With <a href="https://www.facebook.com/crictracker/photos/pb.600228316674560.-2207520000.0./3086661501364550/?type=3&amp;theater" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><strong>Virat Kohli</strong></a>, AB de Villiers and Parthiv Patel present, Lynn could give a different dimension to this line-up. He can be someone who can simply go after the bowling and give them good and flying starts.</p>
<p>In fact, RCB have heavily relied on Kohli and de Villiers for far too long. Lynn’s addition can ease some pressure and let the star duo play a lot more freely. The pitch at the Chinnaswamy Stadium will also help Lynn’s stroke-play. It could well be the boost the Bangalore-based franchise are looking for.</p>
<p></p>
<h3>Chennai Super Kings (CSK)</h3>
<figure id="attachment_349973" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-349973" style="width: 640px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><img loading="lazy" class="size-full wp-image-349973" src="https://crictracker-admin-panel-08032022.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/media/attachments/CT_364600.jpg" alt width="640" height="400" sizes="(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px"><figcaption id="caption-attachment-349973" class="wp-caption-text">Chennai Super Kings. (Photo: Surjeet Yadav/IANS)</figcaption></figure>
<p>By far, Chennai Super Kings (CSK) have often been one of the most settled units in the history of the IPL. They like sticking with more or less same set of players and don’t tinker a lot. However, last season, the three-time champions had an iffy season with the bat.</p>
<p>The likes of Shane Watson, <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/dont-make-it-personal-ambati-rayudu-to-azharuddin-after-being-called-frustrated-cricketer/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><strong>Ambati Rayudu</strong></a>, Suresh Raina and Kedar Jadhav were pretty inconsistent. Moreover, they don’t really have a dasher at the top who can go berserk from the first ball. So, Chris Lynn could fit the bill well. He can become the power hitter and go after the bowling from the get-go with the experienced players to follow.</p>
<p>Also, with Watson slightly injury-prone, Lynn’s addition could be a good one for CSK in the IPL. He could be given the license and it could well be a blessing in disguise on those slow turners at Chepauk.</p>
<p></p>
<h3>Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR)</h3>
<figure id="attachment_337144" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-337144" style="width: 640px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><img loading="lazy" class="size-full wp-image-337144" src="https://crictracker-admin-panel-08032022.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/media/attachments/Chennai-Super-Kings-5.jpg" alt="Kolkata Knight Riders IPL 2020 Auction" width="640" height="400" sizes="(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px"><figcaption id="caption-attachment-337144" class="wp-caption-text">Kolkata Knight Riders. (Photo: Kuntal Chakrabarty/IANS)</figcaption></figure>
<p>It may be a surprise to see Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) in the list. But it may well be a plan from the KKR think-tank. In 2018, Chris Lynn was bought for a big sum of INR 9.6 crore after KKR won a bidding war against RCB. Hence, it was surprising to see KKR release Lynn despite the Queenslander doing well.</p>
<p>However, it could well turn out to be a good move from them. INR 9.6 crore may be too much and they might’ve released KKR to free up their purse a little. They might as well buy him back from the auction at a lower price which would only benefit them.</p>
<p>KKR don’t really have an overseas option with the bat in the top order. Hence, Lynn may be a perfect addition. Moreover, he is accustomed to the team environment and it will be easy for him to fit back. Furthermore, the track at the Eden Gardens has helped his stroke-play and will continue to do so.</p>

Lynn looked in red-hot form for the Maratha Arabians in the Abu Dhabi T10 League.

3 Teams that should bid for Chris Lynn in IPL 2020 Auction

It was a surprise when Chris Lynn was released by the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) ahead of the IPL 2020 auction. The dashing Australian batsman has