Mitchell Starc's IPL 2025 Auction: AI predicts team and final bid price

Pacer Mitchell Starc returned to the Indian Premier League (IPL) last season after a nine-year hiatus. He was roped in by Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) for a whopping INR 24.75 crore, making him the most expensive player in IPL history. However, the left-arm seamer has been released ahead of the auction and is set to be a hot pick at the IPL 2025 mega-auction, which is slated to take place on November 24 and 25, respectively, in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.

The fiery Australian pacer didn't have the best of starts to his IPL 2024 campaign. He conceded 100 runs and went wicketless in his first two matches for KKR. The left-arm seamer upped the ante as the tournament approached its business end. He stood up to the big occasions, winning the Player of the Match awards in Qualifier 1 and the final to help KKR win their third IPL title and first in a decade.

Starc played 14 matches and finished with 17 wickets at an average of 26.12 and a strike rate of 14.76. His economy rate was a disappointing 10.61 but he bowled the difficult overs inside the powerplay as well as at the death and the flat wickets at the Eden Gardens also didn't help his cause. However, Starc's ability to bring his A-game to the fore in big matches makes him a valuable member of any team he plays for.

In the shortest format of the game, the 34-year-old has picked up 193 wickets from 142 matches at an average of 20.59 and an economy rate of 7.77. He can lead a bowling attack and also help the younger pacers in the side by sharing his experiences of playing at the top level of the game.

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AI Predicts Mitchell Starc's IPL 2025 Team and Final Bid Price   

AI has predicted a return to the popular franchise Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) for Starc. The Australian speedster represented the popular franchise in 2014 and 2015. RCB have been looking for a lethal pace bowler to bolster their bowling attack, especially in death overs. They have released Mohammed Siraj and will look for someone who can spearhead their side in IPL 2025. Starc's experience and proven track record in T20s make him an ideal fit.

Bengaluru will aim to strengthen their squad with a left-arm fast bowler who can move the ball both ways and deliver yorkers under pressure. With his previous stint in RCB, the franchise might be keen to rehire him to solve their bowling worries.

Disclaimer: The predictions in this article are based on AI analysis and are purely speculative. They are for entertainment and informational purposes only. The predicted team and bid price for Mitchell Starc in IPL 2025 may not reflect actual outcomes, and CricTracker is not responsible for any discrepancies.