IPL 2023: Rating Teams based on their auction performance
Sam Curran was the costliest buy in the auction as Punjab Kings signed him for INR 18.50 crore.
7. Kolkata Knight Riders - 6/10
The two-time champions made some key signings ahead of the next season but aren’t looking like a side that can challenge for the title. They have once again got their hands on Shakib Al Hasan but lately, his performance in white-ball cricket hasn’t been convincing enough. The same can be said for David Wiese who managed to score only 114 runs in eight T20Is this year.
Litton Das can be a valuable addition but as per initial reports, Bangladesh cricketers will not be available for a major part of the tournament. Thus, signing these two Bangladesh cricketers makes little sense at the moment. On top of that, the franchise lacks a dependable Indian middle-order batter. Now, in case Rinku Singh fails to light up the tournament, the boys in Purple and Gold will be in deep trouble and may have to change their combination.
On paper, they have a strong XI lined up but back-ups aren’t convincing enough. They could have gone after players like Vidwath Kaverappa and Akeal Hosein but chose otherwise. Overall, it can turn out to be an incredibly difficult season for the Knight Riders.
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