The Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 mini-auction fever has hit Dubai! Watch as teams like Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) sculpt their final rosters in this thrilling bidding war. Will they find the missing pieces to lift the trophy? Buckle up for Lucknow ‘s strategic moves in the auction arena!
Before Auction
Retained Players: KL Rahul (C), Quinton De Kock, Nicholas Pooran, Ayush Badoni, Kyle Mayers, Marcus Stoinis, Deepak Hooda, Devdutt Padikkal (From RR), Ravi Bishnoi, Naveen Ul Haq, Krunal Pandya, Yudhvir Singh, Prerak Mankad, Yash Thakur, Amit Mishra. Mark Wood, Mayank Yadav, Mohsin Khan
Available Purse: ₹13.15 crores
During Auction
#1 Shivam Mavi – ₹6.4 Crore
Shivam Mavi, starting at a modest ₹50 lakh, ignited a fiery bidding battle! Lucknow Super Giants fired the first volley, but Royal Challengers Bangalore swiftly countered, sparking a tense duel. The price escalated rapidly, leaving Mavi’s future hanging in the balance. As bids soared past ₹6 crore, the tension mounted, but ultimately, Lucknow Super Giants held firm, securing the promising pacer for ₹6.4 crore.
#2 M Siddharth – ₹2.40 crore
M Siddharth, the uncapped left-arm spinner, ignited a bidding war between LSG and RCB! The auction arena crackled with tension as both franchises refused to concede. Siddharth’s value soared past the elusive 2 crore mark, defying expectations. Finally, after a thrilling duel, Lucknow Super Giants emerged victorious, securing the promising spinner for a cool ₹2.40 crore
#3 Ashton Turner – ₹1 crore
Ashton Turner’s turn, ₹1 crore cue! With a swift paddle raise, Lucknow Super Giants snag the Aussie all-rounder for a cool million, no dramas at the auction floor.
#4 David Willey – ₹2 crore
David Willey waits on deck, base price set at ₹2 crore. LSG raise their paddle, a steal at the starting price! No bidding war, just Willey landing in Lucknow for a cool two crore.
