The mega T20 extravaganza concluded on Sunday 29th of May 2022, where one of the new <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/t20/ipl-indian-premier-league/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">IPL</a> franchises, Gujarat Titans successfully got its name etched on the IPL trophy. The season went on to be a fairytale for Hardik Pandya and company as they emerged as the most consistent team in the tournament from the start till the end. Everyone from the team contributed in their respective capacities.

The powerhouses of the league, Mumbai Indians and Chennai Super Kings looked unsettled throughout the tournament and looked completely out of rhythm. The champions of the inaugural edition of the tournament ended their campaign as runners-up. The other new franchise Lucknow Super Giants also had a good season as they managed to reach the playoffs as well.

Some players had an ordinary season despite having loads of expectations, while some players excelled despite being the underdogs. The mega auction saw many expensive buys as well as some great deals. The franchises invested a lot of money in their players, but only a few of them performed as per their expectations, while most of them failed to perform. We have tried to decode-

5 players who justified their price tags well in IPL 2022

1. Liam Livingstone (Punjab Kings) – 11.50 CR

<img loading="lazy" class="size-full wp-image-643685" src="https://crictracker-admin-panel-08032022.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/media/attachments/Liam-Livingstone-2.jpg" alt="Liam Livingstone" width="640" height="400" sizes="(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px"><figcaption id="caption-attachment-643685" class="wp-caption-text">Liam Livingstone. (Photo Source: IPL/BCCI)</figcaption>

The six-hitting machine from England won many hearts during IPL 2022. The batter played some fantastic knocks for the Mohali-based franchise and gave breakthroughs with the ball as well. Liam is a global T20 star and has made his reputation as one of the best hitters of the ball around the globe.

The Lancashire batter played 14 games for Punjab Kings this season scoring 437 runs at an average of 36.42. He was only behind Shikhar Dhawan in the list of leading run-scorers for PBKS this year. His range of hitting is not alien to most of the fans, as he went on to smash 34 sixes in IPL 2022 finishing second on the tally of hitting most sixes in the season.

The 28-year-old launched a 117m six off Mohammed Shami’s ball which was a center of attraction for the cricket fans in IPL 2022. The all-rounder scored four fifties this season alongside some brilliant cameos as well. He is considered one of the top candidates in 20-over cricket in the world currently.

2. Wanindu Hasaranga (Royal Challengers Bangalore) – 10.75 CR

<img loading="lazy" class="size-full wp-image-646785" src="https://crictracker-admin-panel-08032022.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/media/attachments/Wanindu-Hasaranga-1.jpg" alt="Wanindu Hasaranga" width="640" height="400" sizes="(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px"><figcaption id="caption-attachment-646785" class="wp-caption-text">Wanindu Hasaranga. (Photo Source: IPL/BCCI)</figcaption>

The spin-bowling magician from Sri Lanka emerged as the backbone of RCB’s bowling lineup in IPL 2022. He had some really good days for RCB this season. Wanindu’s variations were unplayable by most of the batters during the middle-overs. He was probably the main reason for RCB sustaining till Qualifier two of the 15th edition of IPL.

<a href="https://www.crictracker.com/rr-vs-rcb-prasidh-krishna-knocks-out-wanindu-hasaranga-with-a-classic-yorker/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Wanindu</a> finished second in the race of the Purple Cap and was just one wicket short of crowning the Purple Cap on his head. Hasaranga picked 26 wickets in 16 games this season at an average of 16.54. He claimed a five-wicket haul too. He did bowl the difficult overs in the tournament and delivered most of the time for his team.

The Galle cricketer came to the IPL with a big price tag of 10.75 CR and was RCB’s most expensive buy at the mega auction. He did not upset the franchise and performed like a star. Hasaranga came in to play the season with a great form in addition to his skills. He has been a consistent performer for Sri Lanka in white-ball cricket and has a great future ahead of him.

3. Quinton de Kock (Lucknow Super Giants) – 6.75 CR

<img loading="lazy" class="size-full wp-image-646393" src="https://crictracker-admin-panel-08032022.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/media/attachments/Quinton-de-Kock2.jpg" alt="Quinton de Kock" width="640" height="400" sizes="(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px"><figcaption id="caption-attachment-646393" class="wp-caption-text">Quinton de Kock. (Photo Source: IPL/BCCI)</figcaption>

The flamboyant wicketkeeper-batter from South Africa donned the jersey of <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/lucknow-super-giants-has-best-bowling-unit-in-ipl-2022-deep-dasgupta/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Lucknow Super Giants</a> in IPL 2022. The franchise had a lot of faith in the batter and he did not fail to deliver. He had a cracker of the seasons as he played some fabulous knocks, which were a treat to watch for the audience. He was a pillar for the Lucknow-based franchise.

The southpaw played 15 games for LSG this season scoring 508 runs at an average of 36.29. He along with the skipper KL Rahul formed a great opening pair that dominated the opposition in most of the matches. He scored 140* runs off 70 balls against Kolkata Knight Riders which was the highest individual score this season and third-highest in the history of the tournament.

The Proteas cricketer is an experienced fellow now and the franchise bought the best out of him. Alongside his batting skills, he is a great wicket keeper too. He executes match-winning efforts while keeping the wickets too. He was the first buy for LSG in the 2022 IPL mega auction and LSG got a gem in the form of him. They will want many match-winning performances from him in the coming seasons.

4. Yuzvendra Chahal (Rajasthan Royals) – 6.50 CR

<img loading="lazy" class="size-full wp-image-619886" src="https://crictracker-admin-panel-08032022.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/media/attachments/Yuzvendra-Chahal.jpg" alt="Yuzvendra Chahal" width="640" height="400" sizes="(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px"><figcaption id="caption-attachment-619886" class="wp-caption-text">Yuzvendra Chahal. (Photo Source: IPL/BCCI)</figcaption>

A long-time servant of Royal Challengers Bangalore, Chahal was seen playing for RR’s pink outfit in IPL 2022. <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/simon-taufel-disagrees-with-yuzvendra-chahals-demand-for-drs-in-close-wide-calls/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Yuzvendra Chahal</a> had a tremendous season playing for the Jaipur-based franchise. Chahal gave the RR fans so many memories to cherish this season and emerged as one of the most important players for the franchise, performing like a champion.

The wrist-spinner won the Purple Cap in IPL 2022 picking 27 wickets in 17 games at an average of 19.51. He claimed a five-wicket haul which included a hat-trick as well. He made leg-spin bowling look as easy as anything because he was sharp with his variations. He trapped many batters with his wide variety of leg-spin and googly.

Getting a leg-spinner like Chahal for 6.50 CR is probably one of the best deals in the history of IPL ever. He was impressive in every game that he played. He played a huge role in RR reaching the final of IPL with his quality of bowling. He even bowled in the death overs for his team.

5. Abhishek Sharma (Sunrisers Hyderabad) – 6.50 CR

<img loading="lazy" class="size-full wp-image-625497" src="https://crictracker-admin-panel-08032022.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/media/attachments/Abhishek-Sharma.jpg" alt="Abhishek Sharma" width="640" height="400" sizes="(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px"><figcaption id="caption-attachment-625497" class="wp-caption-text">Abhishek Sharma. (Photo Source: IPL/BCCI)</figcaption>

The young and fearless all-rounder from Punjab emerged as one of the best-uncapped players in IPL 2022. He was rated highly by the cricket experts and he showed why it is so. The left-hander was asked to open the innings with Kane Williamson and he grabbed it with both hands.

The young batter played 14 games for SRH this season scoring 426 runs at an average of 30.43. He was the leading run-scorer for SRH in IPL 2022. Abhishek played some amazing knocks this season and looked very impressive. He has all the gears that a T20 batter should have and possesses the ability to bat according to the demand of the situation.

The 21-year-old irrespective of his age, looked very mature while batting. He made the best use of powerplay for his team. His nature of counter-attacking from the start allowed Kane Williamson to take his time. SRH spent 6.50 CR on him and he performed even beyond the expectation of the franchise from him.

The mega T20 extravaganza concluded on Sunday 29th of May 2022, where one of the new <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/t20/ipl-indian-premier-league/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">IPL</a> franchises, Gujarat Titans successfully got its name etched on the IPL trophy. The season went on to be a fairytale for Hardik Pandya and company as they emerged as the most consistent team in the tournament from the start till the end. Everyone from the team contributed in their respective capacities.
The powerhouses of the league, Mumbai Indians and Chennai Super Kings looked unsettled throughout the tournament and looked completely out of rhythm. The champions of the inaugural edition of the tournament ended their campaign as runners-up. The other new franchise Lucknow Super Giants also had a good season as they managed to reach the playoffs as well.
Some players had an ordinary season despite having loads of expectations, while some players excelled despite being the underdogs. The mega auction saw many expensive buys as well as some great deals. The franchises invested a lot of money in their players, but only a few of them performed as per their expectations, while most of them failed to perform. We have tried to decode-
<h3>5 players who justified their price tags well in IPL 2022</h3>
<h3>1. Liam Livingstone (Punjab Kings) – 11.50 CR</h3>
<figure id="attachment_643685" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-643685" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"><amp-img class="size-full wp-image-643685" src="https://crictracker-admin-panel-08032022.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/media/attachments/Liam-Livingstone-2.jpg" alt="Liam Livingstone" width="640" height="400" layout="responsive" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"></amp-img><figcaption id="caption-attachment-643685" class="wp-caption-text">Liam Livingstone. (Photo Source: IPL/BCCI)</figcaption></figure>
The six-hitting machine from England won many hearts during IPL 2022. The batter played some fantastic knocks for the Mohali-based franchise and gave breakthroughs with the ball as well. Liam is a global T20 star and has made his reputation as one of the best hitters of the ball around the globe.
The Lancashire batter played 14 games for Punjab Kings this season scoring 437 runs at an average of 36.42. He was only behind Shikhar Dhawan in the list of leading run-scorers for PBKS this year. His range of hitting is not alien to most of the fans, as he went on to smash 34 sixes in IPL 2022 finishing second on the tally of hitting most sixes in the season.
The 28-year-old launched a 117m six off Mohammed Shami’s ball which was a center of attraction for the cricket fans in IPL 2022. The all-rounder scored four fifties this season alongside some brilliant cameos as well. He is considered one of the top candidates in 20-over cricket in the world currently.

<h3>2. Wanindu Hasaranga (Royal Challengers Bangalore) – 10.75 CR</h3>
<figure id="attachment_646785" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-646785" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"><amp-img class="size-full wp-image-646785" src="https://crictracker-admin-panel-08032022.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/media/attachments/Wanindu-Hasaranga-1.jpg" alt="Wanindu Hasaranga" width="640" height="400" layout="responsive" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"></amp-img><figcaption id="caption-attachment-646785" class="wp-caption-text">Wanindu Hasaranga. (Photo Source: IPL/BCCI)</figcaption></figure>
The spin-bowling magician from Sri Lanka emerged as the backbone of RCB’s bowling lineup in IPL 2022. He had some really good days for RCB this season. Wanindu’s variations were unplayable by most of the batters during the middle-overs. He was probably the main reason for RCB sustaining till Qualifier two of the 15th edition of IPL.
<a href="https://www.crictracker.com/rr-vs-rcb-prasidh-krishna-knocks-out-wanindu-hasaranga-with-a-classic-yorker/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Wanindu</a> finished second in the race of the Purple Cap and was just one wicket short of crowning the Purple Cap on his head. Hasaranga picked 26 wickets in 16 games this season at an average of 16.54. He claimed a five-wicket haul too. He did bowl the difficult overs in the tournament and delivered most of the time for his team.
The Galle cricketer came to the IPL with a big price tag of 10.75 CR and was RCB’s most expensive buy at the mega auction. He did not upset the franchise and performed like a star. Hasaranga came in to play the season with a great form in addition to his skills. He has been a consistent performer for Sri Lanka in white-ball cricket and has a great future ahead of him.

<h3>3. Quinton de Kock (Lucknow Super Giants) – 6.75 CR</h3>
<figure id="attachment_646393" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-646393" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"><amp-img class="size-full wp-image-646393" src="https://crictracker-admin-panel-08032022.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/media/attachments/Quinton-de-Kock2.jpg" alt="Quinton de Kock" width="640" height="400" layout="responsive" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"></amp-img><figcaption id="caption-attachment-646393" class="wp-caption-text">Quinton de Kock. (Photo Source: IPL/BCCI)</figcaption></figure>
The flamboyant wicketkeeper-batter from South Africa donned the jersey of <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/lucknow-super-giants-has-best-bowling-unit-in-ipl-2022-deep-dasgupta/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Lucknow Super Giants</a> in IPL 2022. The franchise had a lot of faith in the batter and he did not fail to deliver. He had a cracker of the seasons as he played some fabulous knocks, which were a treat to watch for the audience. He was a pillar for the Lucknow-based franchise.
The southpaw played 15 games for LSG this season scoring 508 runs at an average of 36.29. He along with the skipper KL Rahul formed a great opening pair that dominated the opposition in most of the matches. He scored 140* runs off 70 balls against Kolkata Knight Riders which was the highest individual score this season and third-highest in the history of the tournament.
The Proteas cricketer is an experienced fellow now and the franchise bought the best out of him. Alongside his batting skills, he is a great wicket keeper too. He executes match-winning efforts while keeping the wickets too. He was the first buy for LSG in the 2022 IPL mega auction and LSG got a gem in the form of him. They will want many match-winning performances from him in the coming seasons.

<h3>4. Yuzvendra Chahal (Rajasthan Royals) – 6.50 CR</h3>
<figure id="attachment_619886" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-619886" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"><amp-img class="size-full wp-image-619886" src="https://crictracker-admin-panel-08032022.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/media/attachments/Yuzvendra-Chahal.jpg" alt="Yuzvendra Chahal" width="640" height="400" layout="responsive" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"></amp-img><figcaption id="caption-attachment-619886" class="wp-caption-text">Yuzvendra Chahal. (Photo Source: IPL/BCCI)</figcaption></figure>
A long-time servant of Royal Challengers Bangalore, Chahal was seen playing for RR’s pink outfit in IPL 2022. <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/simon-taufel-disagrees-with-yuzvendra-chahals-demand-for-drs-in-close-wide-calls/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Yuzvendra Chahal</a> had a tremendous season playing for the Jaipur-based franchise. Chahal gave the RR fans so many memories to cherish this season and emerged as one of the most important players for the franchise, performing like a champion.
The wrist-spinner won the Purple Cap in IPL 2022 picking 27 wickets in 17 games at an average of 19.51. He claimed a five-wicket haul which included a hat-trick as well. He made leg-spin bowling look as easy as anything because he was sharp with his variations. He trapped many batters with his wide variety of leg-spin and googly.
Getting a leg-spinner like Chahal for 6.50 CR is probably one of the best deals in the history of IPL ever. He was impressive in every game that he played. He played a huge role in RR reaching the final of IPL with his quality of bowling. He even bowled in the death overs for his team.

<h3>5. Abhishek Sharma (Sunrisers Hyderabad) – 6.50 CR</h3>
<figure id="attachment_625497" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-625497" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"><amp-img class="size-full wp-image-625497" src="https://crictracker-admin-panel-08032022.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/media/attachments/Abhishek-Sharma.jpg" alt="Abhishek Sharma" width="640" height="400" layout="responsive" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"></amp-img><figcaption id="caption-attachment-625497" class="wp-caption-text">Abhishek Sharma. (Photo Source: IPL/BCCI)</figcaption></figure>
The young and fearless all-rounder from Punjab emerged as one of the best-uncapped players in IPL 2022. He was rated highly by the cricket experts and he showed why it is so. The left-hander was asked to open the innings with Kane Williamson and he grabbed it with both hands.
The young batter played 14 games for SRH this season scoring 426 runs at an average of 30.43. He was the leading run-scorer for SRH in IPL 2022. Abhishek played some amazing knocks this season and looked very impressive. He has all the gears that a T20 batter should have and possesses the ability to bat according to the demand of the situation.
The 21-year-old irrespective of his age, looked very mature while batting. He made the best use of powerplay for his team. His nature of counter-attacking from the start allowed Kane Williamson to take his time. SRH spent 6.50 CR on him and he performed even beyond the expectation of the franchise from him.

The mega T20 extravaganza concluded on Sunday 29th of May 2022, where one of the new <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/t20/ipl-indian-premier-league/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">IPL</a> franchises, Gujarat Titans successfully got its name etched on the IPL trophy. The season went on to be a fairytale for Hardik Pandya and company as they emerged as the most consistent team in the tournament from the start till the end. Everyone from the team contributed in their respective capacities.
The powerhouses of the league, Mumbai Indians and Chennai Super Kings looked unsettled throughout the tournament and looked completely out of rhythm. The champions of the inaugural edition of the tournament ended their campaign as runners-up. The other new franchise Lucknow Super Giants also had a good season as they managed to reach the playoffs as well.
Some players had an ordinary season despite having loads of expectations, while some players excelled despite being the underdogs. The mega auction saw many expensive buys as well as some great deals. The franchises invested a lot of money in their players, but only a few of them performed as per their expectations, while most of them failed to perform. We have tried to decode-
<h3>5 players who justified their price tags well in IPL 2022</h3>
<h3>1. Liam Livingstone (Punjab Kings) – 11.50 CR</h3>
<figure id="attachment_643685" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-643685" style="width: 640px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><img loading="lazy" class="size-full wp-image-643685" src="https://crictracker-admin-panel-08032022.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/media/attachments/Liam-Livingstone-2.jpg" alt="Liam Livingstone" width="640" height="400" sizes="(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px"><figcaption id="caption-attachment-643685" class="wp-caption-text">Liam Livingstone. (Photo Source: IPL/BCCI)</figcaption></figure>
The six-hitting machine from England won many hearts during IPL 2022. The batter played some fantastic knocks for the Mohali-based franchise and gave breakthroughs with the ball as well. Liam is a global T20 star and has made his reputation as one of the best hitters of the ball around the globe.
The Lancashire batter played 14 games for Punjab Kings this season scoring 437 runs at an average of 36.42. He was only behind Shikhar Dhawan in the list of leading run-scorers for PBKS this year. His range of hitting is not alien to most of the fans, as he went on to smash 34 sixes in IPL 2022 finishing second on the tally of hitting most sixes in the season.
The 28-year-old launched a 117m six off Mohammed Shami’s ball which was a center of attraction for the cricket fans in IPL 2022. The all-rounder scored four fifties this season alongside some brilliant cameos as well. He is considered one of the top candidates in 20-over cricket in the world currently.

<h3>2. Wanindu Hasaranga (Royal Challengers Bangalore) – 10.75 CR</h3>
<figure id="attachment_646785" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-646785" style="width: 640px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><img loading="lazy" class="size-full wp-image-646785" src="https://crictracker-admin-panel-08032022.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/media/attachments/Wanindu-Hasaranga-1.jpg" alt="Wanindu Hasaranga" width="640" height="400" sizes="(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px"><figcaption id="caption-attachment-646785" class="wp-caption-text">Wanindu Hasaranga. (Photo Source: IPL/BCCI)</figcaption></figure>
The spin-bowling magician from Sri Lanka emerged as the backbone of RCB’s bowling lineup in IPL 2022. He had some really good days for RCB this season. Wanindu’s variations were unplayable by most of the batters during the middle-overs. He was probably the main reason for RCB sustaining till Qualifier two of the 15th edition of IPL.
<a href="https://www.crictracker.com/rr-vs-rcb-prasidh-krishna-knocks-out-wanindu-hasaranga-with-a-classic-yorker/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Wanindu</a> finished second in the race of the Purple Cap and was just one wicket short of crowning the Purple Cap on his head. Hasaranga picked 26 wickets in 16 games this season at an average of 16.54. He claimed a five-wicket haul too. He did bowl the difficult overs in the tournament and delivered most of the time for his team.
The Galle cricketer came to the IPL with a big price tag of 10.75 CR and was RCB’s most expensive buy at the mega auction. He did not upset the franchise and performed like a star. Hasaranga came in to play the season with a great form in addition to his skills. He has been a consistent performer for Sri Lanka in white-ball cricket and has a great future ahead of him.

<h3>3. Quinton de Kock (Lucknow Super Giants) – 6.75 CR</h3>
<figure id="attachment_646393" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-646393" style="width: 640px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><img loading="lazy" class="size-full wp-image-646393" src="https://crictracker-admin-panel-08032022.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/media/attachments/Quinton-de-Kock2.jpg" alt="Quinton de Kock" width="640" height="400" sizes="(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px"><figcaption id="caption-attachment-646393" class="wp-caption-text">Quinton de Kock. (Photo Source: IPL/BCCI)</figcaption></figure>
The flamboyant wicketkeeper-batter from South Africa donned the jersey of <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/lucknow-super-giants-has-best-bowling-unit-in-ipl-2022-deep-dasgupta/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Lucknow Super Giants</a> in IPL 2022. The franchise had a lot of faith in the batter and he did not fail to deliver. He had a cracker of the seasons as he played some fabulous knocks, which were a treat to watch for the audience. He was a pillar for the Lucknow-based franchise.
The southpaw played 15 games for LSG this season scoring 508 runs at an average of 36.29. He along with the skipper KL Rahul formed a great opening pair that dominated the opposition in most of the matches. He scored 140* runs off 70 balls against Kolkata Knight Riders which was the highest individual score this season and third-highest in the history of the tournament.
The Proteas cricketer is an experienced fellow now and the franchise bought the best out of him. Alongside his batting skills, he is a great wicket keeper too. He executes match-winning efforts while keeping the wickets too. He was the first buy for LSG in the 2022 IPL mega auction and LSG got a gem in the form of him. They will want many match-winning performances from him in the coming seasons.

<h3>4. Yuzvendra Chahal (Rajasthan Royals) – 6.50 CR</h3>
<figure id="attachment_619886" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-619886" style="width: 640px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><img loading="lazy" class="size-full wp-image-619886" src="https://crictracker-admin-panel-08032022.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/media/attachments/Yuzvendra-Chahal.jpg" alt="Yuzvendra Chahal" width="640" height="400" sizes="(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px"><figcaption id="caption-attachment-619886" class="wp-caption-text">Yuzvendra Chahal. (Photo Source: IPL/BCCI)</figcaption></figure>
A long-time servant of Royal Challengers Bangalore, Chahal was seen playing for RR’s pink outfit in IPL 2022. <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/simon-taufel-disagrees-with-yuzvendra-chahals-demand-for-drs-in-close-wide-calls/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Yuzvendra Chahal</a> had a tremendous season playing for the Jaipur-based franchise. Chahal gave the RR fans so many memories to cherish this season and emerged as one of the most important players for the franchise, performing like a champion.
The wrist-spinner won the Purple Cap in IPL 2022 picking 27 wickets in 17 games at an average of 19.51. He claimed a five-wicket haul which included a hat-trick as well. He made leg-spin bowling look as easy as anything because he was sharp with his variations. He trapped many batters with his wide variety of leg-spin and googly.
Getting a leg-spinner like Chahal for 6.50 CR is probably one of the best deals in the history of IPL ever. He was impressive in every game that he played. He played a huge role in RR reaching the final of IPL with his quality of bowling. He even bowled in the death overs for his team.

<h3>5. Abhishek Sharma (Sunrisers Hyderabad) – 6.50 CR</h3>
<figure id="attachment_625497" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-625497" style="width: 640px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><img loading="lazy" class="size-full wp-image-625497" src="https://crictracker-admin-panel-08032022.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/media/attachments/Abhishek-Sharma.jpg" alt="Abhishek Sharma" width="640" height="400" sizes="(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px"><figcaption id="caption-attachment-625497" class="wp-caption-text">Abhishek Sharma. (Photo Source: IPL/BCCI)</figcaption></figure>
The young and fearless all-rounder from Punjab emerged as one of the best-uncapped players in IPL 2022. He was rated highly by the cricket experts and he showed why it is so. The left-hander was asked to open the innings with Kane Williamson and he grabbed it with both hands.
The young batter played 14 games for SRH this season scoring 426 runs at an average of 30.43. He was the leading run-scorer for SRH in IPL 2022. Abhishek played some amazing knocks this season and looked very impressive. He has all the gears that a T20 batter should have and possesses the ability to bat according to the demand of the situation.
The 21-year-old irrespective of his age, looked very mature while batting. He made the best use of powerplay for his team. His nature of counter-attacking from the start allowed Kane Williamson to take his time. SRH spent 6.50 CR on him and he performed even beyond the expectation of the franchise from him.

Many players bagged heavy deals ahead of IPL 2022.

IPL 2022: 5 Players who justified their price tags

Various big names of IPL 2022 grabbed whopping price tags in the mega auction and they did all justice to it in the just concluded season.