The Indian Premier League (IPL) is expanding itself in the year 2022 with the addition of two new teams in Lucknow and Ahmedabad. The bidding for the two new teams began in October, with CVC Capital acquiring Ahmedabad and the RP-Sanjiv Goenka group acquiring Lucknow.

The retention policy for the existing eight teams was also announced, with four maximum possible retentions, either three Indians and one overseas or two Indians and two overseas. Before the mega auction, a maximum of two uncapped players can be retained. In addition, after retentions, the two new teams will be able to select three players each, with two Indians and one overseas player.

While many star players will come back into the Auction pool, some fresh faces will also get involved in the auction and the IPL franchises might have a look at them ahead of the marquee event.

Here are five fresh faces who may attract decent bids in the upcoming IPL mega auctions:

5. Josh Inglis

<img loading="lazy" class="size-full wp-image-476457" src="https://crictracker-admin-panel-08032022.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/media/attachments/Josh-Inglis.jpg" alt="Josh Inglis" width="640" height="400" sizes="(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px"><figcaption id="caption-attachment-476457" class="wp-caption-text">Josh Inglis. (Photo Source: Getty Images)</figcaption>

The promising wicketkeeper-batter from Australia made his name when he was picked in Australia’s World T20 squad without featuring even for a single game for them. Inglis plays for the Perth Scorchers in the BBL and the London Spirit in the Hundred Competition, making him a valuable player with experience in leagues all over the world.

Inglis plays for the <a class="editor-rtfLink" href="https://www.crictracker.com/twitter-reactions-devine-kapp-bowlers-star-as-perth-scorchers-edge-past-adelaide-strikers-to-claim-maiden-wbbl-title/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Perth Scorchers</a> in BBL and has produced two consecutive 400-plus run seasons in both BBL09 and BBL10. In the Hundred, he scored 173 runs at a strike rate of 136.20 with two fifties to his name. He is a prolific batter, who adds versatility to any batting order. He can open, control the innings in the middle-order, and can also provide the finishing touches. He has a broad range of shots that he can use against both pacers and spinners.

He also has good hitting ability in the death. Inglis has a career strike rate of 153.70, which will undoubtedly pique the interest of some IPL franchises looking for a batter to float for a specific role depending on the match situation. He is also an excellent fielder and a very efficient wicketkeeper, making him a multidimensional player.

4. R Sai Kishore

<img loading="lazy" class="size-full wp-image-222744" src="https://crictracker-admin-panel-08032022.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/media/attachments/R.-Sai-Kishore.jpg" alt="R. Sai Kishore" width="640" height="400" sizes="(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px"><figcaption id="caption-attachment-222744" class="wp-caption-text">R. Sai Kishore. (Photo Source: TNPL)</figcaption>

The tall all-rounder from Tamil Nadu has made headlines for his outstanding performance in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy Finals. R Sai Kishore has been in the reckonings of the Chennai Super Kings but has never played a game for them due to the presence of star all-rounders in Ravindra Jadeja and Moeen Ali.

Sai Kishore can do exactly what <a class="editor-rtfLink" href="https://www.crictracker.com/i-dont-think-axar-patel-and-ravindra-jadeja-are-in-the-same-league-salman-butt/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Ravindra Jadeja</a> does for CSK. With a career economy of 5.46 in the T20s, he is extremely economical with the ball. He took 10 wickets in eight games with an economy rate of 6.06 in SMAT 2021.

His best performance came in the finals when he bowled in the powerplay and picked up 3/12 in four overs to derail Karnataka&#8217;s innings. He also hit a crucial boundary in the final over of the chase to help Tamil Nadu win the tournament. He is also a proficient batter and can hit the ball over the fences. Because of his multi-dimensional ability, he will be a very impressive pick for the teams.

3. Dominic Drakes

<img loading="lazy" class="size-full wp-image-566499" src="https://crictracker-admin-panel-08032022.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/media/attachments/Dominic-Drakes.jpg" alt="Dominic Drakes" width="640" height="400" sizes="(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px"><figcaption id="caption-attachment-566499" class="wp-caption-text">Dominic Drakes. (Photo by Randy Brooks &#8211; CPL T20/Getty Images)</figcaption>

Dominic Drakes was the standout performer for St. Kitts and Nevis Patriots during their successful CPL 2021 campaign. He was crucial for St. Kitts and Nevis Patriots in the finals, scoring an important 48* from 24 balls. In IPL 2021, he was one of the net bowlers in the CSK camp and later replaced Sam Curran during the second half of the tournament when he was ruled out due to a back injury.

<a class="editor-rtfLink" href="https://www.crictracker.com/ipl-2021-csk-sign-dominic-drakes-as-sam-currans-replacement-for-the-remainder-of-season/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Dominic Drakes</a> is a proper left-handed all-rounder. He bats left-handed and bowls left-handed medium-fast. He smashed 48 off 24 balls, including three fours and as many sixes, to lead St. Kitts and Nevis Patriots to their first CPL title.

With 16 wickets in 11 games, he was one of the CPL&#8217;s top five wicket-takers. With a career strike rate of 159.31, he would be an excellent pick for franchises looking for a middle-order batter as well as a very useful bowler.

2. Tanmay Agarwal

<img loading="lazy" class="size-full wp-image-582411" src="https://crictracker-admin-panel-08032022.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/media/attachments/Tanmay-Agarwal-1.jpg" alt="Tanmay Agarwal" width="640" height="400" sizes="(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px"><figcaption id="caption-attachment-582411" class="wp-caption-text">Tanmay Agarwal. (Photo Source: Twitter)</figcaption>

Tanmay Agarwal, a highly consistent batter in the domestic circuit, could be an excellent pick for the franchises in the mega auction. Tanmay is a left-handed top-order opening batsman from Hyderabad. He has been a consistent performer for <a class="editor-rtfLink" href="https://www.crictracker.com/twitter-reactions-tamil-nadu-thump-hyderabad-to-romp-into-the-final/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Hyderabad</a> in recent years, and he captained the team in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy 2021.

He was the leading run-scorer in SMAT 2021, with 334 runs from seven games, an average of 55.67 and four fifties. A strike rate of 148.44 demonstrates his devastating ability and power. His consistency has been top-notch. He scored 250 runs at a strike rate of 162.33 in the 2016-17 season and garnered 151 runs from five games in the 2017-2018 season with a strike rate of over 145.

The 26-year-old is also one of the few players who has scored hundreds on both first-class and List A debuts. He would be an excellent option for top-order teams due to his left-handed batting stance, which would provide variety.

1. Will Smeed

<img loading="lazy" class="size-full wp-image-583905" src="https://crictracker-admin-panel-08032022.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/media/attachments/Will-Smeed.jpg" alt="Will Smeed" width="640" height="400" sizes="(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px"><figcaption id="caption-attachment-583905" class="wp-caption-text">Will Smeed. (Photo by Steven Paston/PA Images via Getty Images)</figcaption>

Will Smeed, a young and talented Somerset batter, entered the fray when he smashed a whirlwind 82 off 49 balls against Gloucestershire in only his second professional game in the 2020 T20 Blast. Since then, he has been riding a wave of success, culminating in an outstanding batting performance in the Hundred for <a class="editor-rtfLink" href="https://www.crictracker.com/the-hundred-mens-2021-final-birmingham-phoenix-vs-southern-brave-match-prediction-who-will-win-todays-match/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Birmingham Phoenix</a>.

He was the &#8216;Player of the Match&#8217; on his Hundred debut. He scored 36 off just 13 deliveries in his debut match. In 25 domestic matches (all T20/100), Smeed has hit three fifties, 34 sixes, and 54 fours on his way to 645 runs. His career strike rate is 138 and he is averaging 29.11.

Will Smeed opens the batting and utilises the power-play restrictions to perfection. He plays the aggressor role flawlessly, allowing others to take their time on the crease. He has a diverse range of shots in his arsenal against both pace and spin.

Birmingham Phoenix advanced to the Hundred finals thanks to Smeed&#8217;s attacking play. His statistics may not reflect his ability, but the impactful innings he plays change the course of the game. IPL franchises should be aware of his range-hitting abilities, as he will be an exciting player to watch out for in the Mega Auctions.

The Indian Premier League (IPL) is expanding itself in the year 2022 with the addition of two new teams in Lucknow and Ahmedabad. The bidding for the two new teams began in October, with CVC Capital acquiring Ahmedabad and the RP-Sanjiv Goenka group acquiring Lucknow.&nbsp;
The retention policy for the existing eight teams was also announced, with four maximum possible retentions, either three Indians and one overseas or two Indians and two overseas. Before the mega auction, a maximum of two uncapped players can be retained. In addition, after retentions, the two new teams will be able to select three players each, with two Indians and one overseas player.
While many star players will come back into the Auction pool, some fresh faces will also get involved in the auction and the IPL franchises might have a look at them ahead of the marquee event.
<h3>Here are five fresh faces who may attract decent bids in the upcoming IPL mega auctions:</h3>
<h3>5. Josh Inglis</h3>
<figure id="attachment_476457" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-476457" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"><amp-img class="size-full wp-image-476457" src="https://crictracker-admin-panel-08032022.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/media/attachments/Josh-Inglis.jpg" alt="Josh Inglis" width="640" height="400" layout="responsive" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"></amp-img><figcaption id="caption-attachment-476457" class="wp-caption-text">Josh Inglis. (Photo Source: Getty Images)</figcaption></figure>
The promising wicketkeeper-batter from Australia made his name when he was picked in Australia’s World T20 squad without featuring even for a single game for them. Inglis plays for the Perth Scorchers in the BBL and the London Spirit in the Hundred Competition, making him a valuable player with experience in leagues all over the world.
Inglis plays for the&nbsp;<a class="editor-rtfLink" href="https://www.crictracker.com/twitter-reactions-devine-kapp-bowlers-star-as-perth-scorchers-edge-past-adelaide-strikers-to-claim-maiden-wbbl-title/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Perth Scorchers</a> in BBL and has produced two consecutive 400-plus run seasons in both BBL09 and BBL10. In the Hundred, he scored 173 runs at a strike rate of 136.20 with two fifties to his name. He is a prolific batter, who adds versatility to any batting order. He can open, control the innings in the middle-order, and can also provide the finishing touches. He has a broad range of shots that he can use against both pacers and spinners.
He also has good hitting ability in the death. Inglis has a career strike rate of 153.70, which will undoubtedly pique the interest of some IPL franchises looking for a batter to float for a specific role depending on the match situation. He is also an excellent fielder and a very efficient wicketkeeper, making him a multidimensional player.
<h3>4. R Sai Kishore</h3>
<figure id="attachment_222744" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-222744" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"><amp-img class="size-full wp-image-222744" src="https://crictracker-admin-panel-08032022.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/media/attachments/R.-Sai-Kishore.jpg" alt="R. Sai Kishore" width="640" height="400" layout="responsive" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"></amp-img><figcaption id="caption-attachment-222744" class="wp-caption-text">R. Sai Kishore. (Photo Source: TNPL)</figcaption></figure>
The tall all-rounder from Tamil Nadu has made headlines for his outstanding performance in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy Finals. R Sai Kishore has been in the reckonings of the Chennai Super Kings but has never played a game for them due to the presence of star all-rounders in Ravindra Jadeja and Moeen Ali.
Sai Kishore can do exactly what&nbsp;<a class="editor-rtfLink" href="https://www.crictracker.com/i-dont-think-axar-patel-and-ravindra-jadeja-are-in-the-same-league-salman-butt/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Ravindra Jadeja</a> does for CSK. With a career economy of 5.46 in the T20s, he is extremely economical with the ball. He took 10 wickets in eight games with an economy rate of 6.06 in SMAT 2021.
His best performance came in the finals when he bowled in the powerplay and picked up 3/12 in four overs to derail Karnataka’s innings. He also hit a crucial boundary in the final over of the chase to help Tamil Nadu win the tournament. He is also a proficient batter and can hit the ball over the fences. Because of his multi-dimensional ability, he will be a very impressive pick for the teams.
<h3>3. Dominic Drakes</h3>
<figure id="attachment_566499" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-566499" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"><amp-img class="size-full wp-image-566499" src="https://crictracker-admin-panel-08032022.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/media/attachments/Dominic-Drakes.jpg" alt="Dominic Drakes" width="640" height="400" layout="responsive" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"></amp-img><figcaption id="caption-attachment-566499" class="wp-caption-text">Dominic Drakes. (Photo by Randy Brooks – CPL T20/Getty Images)</figcaption></figure>
Dominic Drakes was the standout performer for St. Kitts and Nevis Patriots during their successful CPL 2021 campaign. He was crucial for St. Kitts and Nevis Patriots in the finals, scoring an important 48* from 24 balls. In IPL 2021, he was one of the net bowlers in the CSK camp and later replaced Sam Curran during the second half of the tournament when he was ruled out due to a back injury.
<a class="editor-rtfLink" href="https://www.crictracker.com/ipl-2021-csk-sign-dominic-drakes-as-sam-currans-replacement-for-the-remainder-of-season/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Dominic Drakes</a> is a proper left-handed all-rounder. He bats left-handed and bowls left-handed medium-fast. He smashed 48 off 24 balls, including three fours and as many sixes, to lead St. Kitts and Nevis Patriots to their first CPL title.
With 16 wickets in 11 games, he was one of the CPL’s top five wicket-takers. With a career strike rate of 159.31, he would be an excellent pick for franchises looking for a middle-order batter as well as a very useful bowler.
<h3>2. Tanmay Agarwal</h3>
<figure id="attachment_582411" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-582411" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"><amp-img class="size-full wp-image-582411" src="https://crictracker-admin-panel-08032022.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/media/attachments/Tanmay-Agarwal-1.jpg" alt="Tanmay Agarwal" width="640" height="400" layout="responsive" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"></amp-img><figcaption id="caption-attachment-582411" class="wp-caption-text">Tanmay Agarwal. (Photo Source: Twitter)</figcaption></figure>
Tanmay Agarwal, a highly consistent batter in the domestic circuit, could be an excellent pick for the franchises in the mega auction. Tanmay is a left-handed top-order opening batsman from Hyderabad. He has been a consistent performer for <a class="editor-rtfLink" href="https://www.crictracker.com/twitter-reactions-tamil-nadu-thump-hyderabad-to-romp-into-the-final/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Hyderabad</a>&nbsp;in recent years, and he captained the team in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy 2021.
He was the leading run-scorer in SMAT 2021, with 334 runs from seven games, an average of 55.67 and four fifties. A strike rate of 148.44 demonstrates his devastating ability and power. His consistency has been top-notch. He scored 250 runs at a strike rate of 162.33 in the 2016-17 season and garnered 151 runs from five games in the 2017-2018 season with a strike rate of over 145.
The 26-year-old is also one of the few players who has scored hundreds on both first-class and List A debuts. He would be an excellent option for top-order teams due to his left-handed batting stance, which would provide variety.
<h3>1. Will Smeed</h3>
<figure id="attachment_583905" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-583905" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"><amp-img class="size-full wp-image-583905" src="https://crictracker-admin-panel-08032022.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/media/attachments/Will-Smeed.jpg" alt="Will Smeed" width="640" height="400" layout="responsive" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"></amp-img><figcaption id="caption-attachment-583905" class="wp-caption-text">Will Smeed. (Photo by Steven Paston/PA Images via Getty Images)</figcaption></figure>
Will Smeed, a young and talented Somerset batter, entered the fray when he smashed a whirlwind 82 off 49 balls against Gloucestershire in only his second professional game in the 2020 T20 Blast. Since then, he has been riding a wave of success, culminating in an outstanding batting performance in the Hundred for&nbsp;<a class="editor-rtfLink" href="https://www.crictracker.com/the-hundred-mens-2021-final-birmingham-phoenix-vs-southern-brave-match-prediction-who-will-win-todays-match/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Birmingham Phoenix</a>.
He was the ‘Player of the Match’ on his Hundred debut. He scored 36 off just 13 deliveries in his debut match. In 25 domestic matches (all T20/100), Smeed has hit three fifties, 34 sixes, and 54 fours on his way to 645 runs. His career strike rate is 138 and he is averaging 29.11.
Will Smeed opens the batting and utilises the power-play restrictions to perfection. He plays the aggressor role flawlessly, allowing others to take their time on the crease. He has a diverse range of shots in his arsenal against both pace and spin.
Birmingham Phoenix advanced to the Hundred finals thanks to Smeed’s attacking play. His statistics may not reflect his ability, but the impactful innings he plays change the course of the game. IPL franchises should be aware of his range-hitting abilities, as he will be an exciting player to watch out for in the Mega Auctions.

The Indian Premier League (IPL) is expanding itself in the year 2022 with the addition of two new teams in Lucknow and Ahmedabad. The bidding for the two new teams began in October, with CVC Capital acquiring Ahmedabad and the RP-Sanjiv Goenka group acquiring Lucknow. 
The retention policy for the existing eight teams was also announced, with four maximum possible retentions, either three Indians and one overseas or two Indians and two overseas. Before the mega auction, a maximum of two uncapped players can be retained. In addition, after retentions, the two new teams will be able to select three players each, with two Indians and one overseas player.
While many star players will come back into the Auction pool, some fresh faces will also get involved in the auction and the IPL franchises might have a look at them ahead of the marquee event.
<h3>Here are five fresh faces who may attract decent bids in the upcoming IPL mega auctions:</h3>
<h3>5. Josh Inglis</h3>
<figure id="attachment_476457" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-476457" style="width: 640px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><img loading="lazy" class="size-full wp-image-476457" src="https://crictracker-admin-panel-08032022.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/media/attachments/Josh-Inglis.jpg" alt="Josh Inglis" width="640" height="400" sizes="(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px"><figcaption id="caption-attachment-476457" class="wp-caption-text">Josh Inglis. (Photo Source: Getty Images)</figcaption></figure>
The promising wicketkeeper-batter from Australia made his name when he was picked in Australia’s World T20 squad without featuring even for a single game for them. Inglis plays for the Perth Scorchers in the BBL and the London Spirit in the Hundred Competition, making him a valuable player with experience in leagues all over the world.
Inglis plays for the <a class="editor-rtfLink" href="https://www.crictracker.com/twitter-reactions-devine-kapp-bowlers-star-as-perth-scorchers-edge-past-adelaide-strikers-to-claim-maiden-wbbl-title/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Perth Scorchers</a> in BBL and has produced two consecutive 400-plus run seasons in both BBL09 and BBL10. In the Hundred, he scored 173 runs at a strike rate of 136.20 with two fifties to his name. He is a prolific batter, who adds versatility to any batting order. He can open, control the innings in the middle-order, and can also provide the finishing touches. He has a broad range of shots that he can use against both pacers and spinners.
He also has good hitting ability in the death. Inglis has a career strike rate of 153.70, which will undoubtedly pique the interest of some IPL franchises looking for a batter to float for a specific role depending on the match situation. He is also an excellent fielder and a very efficient wicketkeeper, making him a multidimensional player.
<h3>4. R Sai Kishore</h3>
<figure id="attachment_222744" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-222744" style="width: 640px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><img loading="lazy" class="size-full wp-image-222744" src="https://crictracker-admin-panel-08032022.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/media/attachments/R.-Sai-Kishore.jpg" alt="R. Sai Kishore" width="640" height="400" sizes="(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px"><figcaption id="caption-attachment-222744" class="wp-caption-text">R. Sai Kishore. (Photo Source: TNPL)</figcaption></figure>
The tall all-rounder from Tamil Nadu has made headlines for his outstanding performance in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy Finals. R Sai Kishore has been in the reckonings of the Chennai Super Kings but has never played a game for them due to the presence of star all-rounders in Ravindra Jadeja and Moeen Ali.
Sai Kishore can do exactly what <a class="editor-rtfLink" href="https://www.crictracker.com/i-dont-think-axar-patel-and-ravindra-jadeja-are-in-the-same-league-salman-butt/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Ravindra Jadeja</a> does for CSK. With a career economy of 5.46 in the T20s, he is extremely economical with the ball. He took 10 wickets in eight games with an economy rate of 6.06 in SMAT 2021.
His best performance came in the finals when he bowled in the powerplay and picked up 3/12 in four overs to derail Karnataka&#8217;s innings. He also hit a crucial boundary in the final over of the chase to help Tamil Nadu win the tournament. He is also a proficient batter and can hit the ball over the fences. Because of his multi-dimensional ability, he will be a very impressive pick for the teams.
<h3>3. Dominic Drakes</h3>
<figure id="attachment_566499" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-566499" style="width: 640px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><img loading="lazy" class="size-full wp-image-566499" src="https://crictracker-admin-panel-08032022.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/media/attachments/Dominic-Drakes.jpg" alt="Dominic Drakes" width="640" height="400" sizes="(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px"><figcaption id="caption-attachment-566499" class="wp-caption-text">Dominic Drakes. (Photo by Randy Brooks &#8211; CPL T20/Getty Images)</figcaption></figure>
Dominic Drakes was the standout performer for St. Kitts and Nevis Patriots during their successful CPL 2021 campaign. He was crucial for St. Kitts and Nevis Patriots in the finals, scoring an important 48* from 24 balls. In IPL 2021, he was one of the net bowlers in the CSK camp and later replaced Sam Curran during the second half of the tournament when he was ruled out due to a back injury.
<a class="editor-rtfLink" href="https://www.crictracker.com/ipl-2021-csk-sign-dominic-drakes-as-sam-currans-replacement-for-the-remainder-of-season/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Dominic Drakes</a> is a proper left-handed all-rounder. He bats left-handed and bowls left-handed medium-fast. He smashed 48 off 24 balls, including three fours and as many sixes, to lead St. Kitts and Nevis Patriots to their first CPL title.
With 16 wickets in 11 games, he was one of the CPL&#8217;s top five wicket-takers. With a career strike rate of 159.31, he would be an excellent pick for franchises looking for a middle-order batter as well as a very useful bowler.
<h3>2. Tanmay Agarwal</h3>
<figure id="attachment_582411" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-582411" style="width: 640px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><img loading="lazy" class="size-full wp-image-582411" src="https://crictracker-admin-panel-08032022.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/media/attachments/Tanmay-Agarwal-1.jpg" alt="Tanmay Agarwal" width="640" height="400" sizes="(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px"><figcaption id="caption-attachment-582411" class="wp-caption-text">Tanmay Agarwal. (Photo Source: Twitter)</figcaption></figure>
Tanmay Agarwal, a highly consistent batter in the domestic circuit, could be an excellent pick for the franchises in the mega auction. Tanmay is a left-handed top-order opening batsman from Hyderabad. He has been a consistent performer for <a class="editor-rtfLink" href="https://www.crictracker.com/twitter-reactions-tamil-nadu-thump-hyderabad-to-romp-into-the-final/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Hyderabad</a> in recent years, and he captained the team in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy 2021.
He was the leading run-scorer in SMAT 2021, with 334 runs from seven games, an average of 55.67 and four fifties. A strike rate of 148.44 demonstrates his devastating ability and power. His consistency has been top-notch. He scored 250 runs at a strike rate of 162.33 in the 2016-17 season and garnered 151 runs from five games in the 2017-2018 season with a strike rate of over 145.
The 26-year-old is also one of the few players who has scored hundreds on both first-class and List A debuts. He would be an excellent option for top-order teams due to his left-handed batting stance, which would provide variety.
<h3>1. Will Smeed</h3>
<figure id="attachment_583905" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-583905" style="width: 640px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><img loading="lazy" class="size-full wp-image-583905" src="https://crictracker-admin-panel-08032022.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/media/attachments/Will-Smeed.jpg" alt="Will Smeed" width="640" height="400" sizes="(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px"><figcaption id="caption-attachment-583905" class="wp-caption-text">Will Smeed. (Photo by Steven Paston/PA Images via Getty Images)</figcaption></figure>
Will Smeed, a young and talented Somerset batter, entered the fray when he smashed a whirlwind 82 off 49 balls against Gloucestershire in only his second professional game in the 2020 T20 Blast. Since then, he has been riding a wave of success, culminating in an outstanding batting performance in the Hundred for <a class="editor-rtfLink" href="https://www.crictracker.com/the-hundred-mens-2021-final-birmingham-phoenix-vs-southern-brave-match-prediction-who-will-win-todays-match/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Birmingham Phoenix</a>.
He was the &#8216;Player of the Match&#8217; on his Hundred debut. He scored 36 off just 13 deliveries in his debut match. In 25 domestic matches (all T20/100), Smeed has hit three fifties, 34 sixes, and 54 fours on his way to 645 runs. His career strike rate is 138 and he is averaging 29.11.
Will Smeed opens the batting and utilises the power-play restrictions to perfection. He plays the aggressor role flawlessly, allowing others to take their time on the crease. He has a diverse range of shots in his arsenal against both pace and spin.
Birmingham Phoenix advanced to the Hundred finals thanks to Smeed&#8217;s attacking play. His statistics may not reflect his ability, but the impactful innings he plays change the course of the game. IPL franchises should be aware of his range-hitting abilities, as he will be an exciting player to watch out for in the Mega Auctions.

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