IPL 2023: 5 Players who were picked at their base price but could exceed expectations

3. Adam Zampa

Last year, Adam Zampa faced disappointment as he didn't get a buyer at the 2022 mega auction. At the event, the franchises ignored the leg spinner despite his crucial contribution to Australia’s maiden T20 title victory. With 13 wickets in seven matches at a standout economy of 5.81, he helped the Aussies to lift the T20 trophy. 

Things changed for him at the mini-auction as Rajasthan Royals signed him for his base price of INR 1.5 crore. However, he could’ve received a hefty amount at the auction as his bowling figures in T20Is are excellent for Australia. The 30-year-old has scalped 82 wickets in 72 matches at an economy of 6.93.

These magnificent T20I bowling figures of Zampa seemingly indicate that he could’ve attracted huge bids at the event held in Kochi. In the tournament, RR could assign him the job to bolster the spin department along with Yuzvendra Chahal. On the other side, he will also look forward to hunt the batters and help the franchise to achieve the prestigious IPL trophy after 15 years.