It is that time of the year again where all experts and fans discuss the names of the players that will earn big during the IPL 2024 Auctions. The Auctions are scheduled for 19th December 2023 in Dubai. More than 1000 players have given their name for the IPL 2024 Mini-Auction but only the luckiest will get picked by a franchise.
The South African cricket players are expected to generate a lot of excitement in the auction room, as usual. Their team consists of players who have the ability to make the 10 teams break their bank on December 19 in Dubai. Let’s take a detailed look at which South African players’ fortunes can change during IPL 2024 Auctions.
3 South African players who can go for big bucks during IPL 2024 Auctions
3) Tristan Stubbs
Tristan Stubbs (Source: Twitter)
It makes sense to be excited about Tristan Stubbs’ potential. Ultimately, a powerful middle-order batsman who can hit the ball hard and bowls off-spin effectively. He also can field very well and is sure to generate a lot of attention.
Some franchises require a player that fits the package Stubbs provides. He would be an excellent long-term investment for a player who is just starting out at the highest level. A strong performance versus India during the Twenty20 Internationals is only going to cement his developing reputation.
2) Rilee Rossouw
Rilee Rossouw (Source: Twitter)
One of the most well-known figures in franchise cricket is Rilee Rossouw. In 312 T20 games, the 34-year-old has amassed 7933 runs at an average of 30.74 as well as a strike rate of 144.84. In the format, he boasts six hundreds and forty-eight half centuries to his credit.
A good IPL season is an element of Rossouw’s elusive T20 career. He has managed to stay in the basic category at Rs 2 crore, and he is expected to start a bidding war amongst the Indian franchises. There are some sides that can do with his experience and hard-hitting at the top of their batting order.
1) Gerald Coetzee
Gerald Coetzee (Source: Twitter)
In the 2023 ODI World Cup, Gerald Coetzee emerged as South Africa’s breakthrough star. Having taken 20 wickets across 8 matches, featuring a high of 4/44, he headed his team’s bowling stats. He bowled regularly in the upper 140s even in India, considering the heat along with batting-friendly conditions.
In challenging situations, Coetzee can be counted on to support a dependable batter due to his exceptional hitting abilities. The bowler’s reputation has definitely increased as a result of what he offers to the team. So, in the IPL 2024, a lot of franchises could try to add Coetzee to strengthen their speed assault.
