IPL 2022: 10 players who are turning out to be bargain picks for their teams
The 15th edition of the cash-rich league have been a grand success so far
6. Robin Uthappa – Chennai Super Kings (INR 2 crores)
The walking assassin was re-purchased by CSK in the mega auction for a base price of INR 2 crores. The 37-year-old was experimental and played crucial match-winning knocks for Chennai in the last season. The CSK management again backed Uthappa to fire for them as an opener, this time in the 2022 season.
Playing at a fiery strike rate of 147.40, the veteran batter has scored 227 runs in seven innings. With two 50+ scores, Uthappa has lived up to his reputation as a match-winner and has delivered whenever CSK needed him. Robin is currently averaging 32.43 in the seven innings that he has played so far for the Chennai Super Kings.
He has brought his experience to the table and has shown the world why he is regarded highly as an opener. As Ruturaj has been out of form this season, Robin had to do the bulk of the scoring in the powerplay for Chennai. Also, in the absence of Faf du Plessis, Robin has taken over as Chennai’s opener and is currently the team’s second-highest run-scorer, demonstrating why he deserved more than his base price of 2 crores.
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