IPL: Best XI of costliest players at auctions
Over the years, many world-class cricketers have featured at the IPL auction and franchises have broken banks to sign them.
11. Harshal Patel
Harshal Patel hogged the limelight with his breathtaking performances in the 14th edition of the Indian Premier League. He was the leading wicket-taker of the competition, with 32 scalps to his name in 15 matches for Royal Challengers Bangalore, and that too at an economy of 8.14, which is brilliant considering he bowled a lot the fag end of the innings.
Due to Harshal’s remarkable bowling displays, RCB went hammer and tongs to sign the ace pacer at the 2022 mega auction and ultimately grabbed him for INR 10.75 crore. He was outstanding with the ball in the 15th IPL edition and took 19 wickets in 15 matches at an economy of 7.66.
However, Harshal has not been able to thrive in the international arena so far. Though the Indian pacer has picked up 27 wickets in 24 T20Is, he has conceded runs at an alarming rate of 9.13. He would look to make amends in the upcoming T20I assignments.
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