Team-wise best and worst buys of all time in IPL auction history

In the Indian Premier League (IPL), player auctions play a key role for the franchises as the event provides them the opportunity to build a strong team for the tournament. Back in 2008, when the process was introduced, fans were surprised and clueless about it. However, now every year, IPL fans eagerly wait for the extravaganza to witness the strategies. This event becomes crucial for players too, as they too get an understanding of their importance in the tournament after going under the hammer.

In the last 15 years, the franchises splurged a lot of money on many players to get their valuable services. However, some delivered positive results representing a particular franchise, while others went unimpressive for their teams after performing poorly, thereby putting the franchise in doubt regarding their bid. Some players, who had a big name in international cricket, also couldn't perform well in the league for their respective franchises. 

Talking more about it, here are some best and worst buys of all time in the history of league

10. Lucknow Super Giants (LSG)

Best Buy: KL Rahul

After spending four years in Punjab Kings (PBKS), KL Rahul joined the new franchise Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) after being roped in for INR 17 crore. His new team also gave him the captaincy mantle counting on his vast experience in the league and international cricket. In return, the swashbuckling player led his franchise to the playoff stage in their maiden IPL outing.

As a batter too, he dominated the tournament finishing as the second-leading run-scorer with 616 runs in 15 matches at a strike rate of 135.38. In the upcoming edition of the tournament too, the franchise will bank on his batting skills.

Worst Buy: Andrew Tye

Looking at Andrew Tye’s stunning past bowling performances in the league, LSG signed him last year at his base price of INR 1 crore. In the league, he got three games to showcase his bowling skills and regain his old form. But the pacer couldn’t impress with the ball and managed to claim only two wickets at an expensive economy of 9.72.