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5 Most Expensive Players Of IPL 2022 Mega Auctions

IPL Mega Auction 2022 was held on 12-13 February in Bengaluru. The 10 IPL teams invested over Rs 551 crore on 204 cricketers, including 67 overseas players, in the auction. Hugh Edmeades, the customary auctioneer for the IPL 2022 auction, fainted on the first day owing to Postural Hypotension, causing some disruptions to the two-day event. However, there was a disappointment as several big names, such as Suresh Raina, who made 5528 runs in 205 IPL games, were unable to find a bidder. Let's have a look at the five most costly players of the IPL super auction in 2022.

In the IPL 2022 Mega Auction, Delhi Capitals invested 10.75 crores for Shardul Thakur. At the same price, Harshal Patel (RCB), Wanindu Hasaranga (RCB), and Nicholas Pooran (SRH) were auctioned. In 2015, Thakur appeared in only one match for Punjab Kings against Delhi Capitals. In IPL 2017, he played 12 games for Rising Pune Supergiant before joining CSK, where he spent 4 seasons and earned two titles. Thakur delivers a variety of skills to the table, including the ability to bowl in the middle overs and prevent runs in the slog overs. He can contribute to his team's outbursts and serve as a finisher at the bottom of the batting order.

In the IPL 2022 Mega Auction, Delhi Capitals invested 10.75 crores for Shardul Thakur. At the same price, Harshal Patel (RCB), Wanindu Hasaranga (RCB), and Nicholas Pooran (SRH) were auctioned. In 2015, Thakur appeared in only one match for Punjab Kings against Delhi Capitals. In IPL 2017, he played 12 games for Rising Pune Supergiant before joining CSK, where he spent 4 seasons and earned two titles. Thakur delivers a variety of skills to the table, including the ability to bowl in the middle overs and prevent runs in the slog overs. He can contribute to his team's outbursts and serve as a finisher at the bottom of the batting order.

After being purchased by Punjab Kings for INR 11.50 crores, the England stylish all-rounder became the most costly overseas cricketer in the IPL 2022 Mega Auction. On Day 2 of the auction, he was taken by Punjab Kings after a fierce bidding competition with Gujarat Titans and Sunrisers Hyderabad. Livingstone appeared in nine matches for the Rajasthan Royals over two seasons (2019 and 2021), but he didn't make the most of his chances. Last year, he was crowned player of the tournament in the inaugural Men's Hundred after hitting 348 runs for Birmingham Phoenix with a strike rate of 178.46.

After being purchased by Punjab Kings for INR 11.50 crores, the England stylish all-rounder became the most costly overseas cricketer in the IPL 2022 Mega Auction. On Day 2 of the auction, he was taken by Punjab Kings after a fierce bidding competition with Gujarat Titans and Sunrisers Hyderabad. Livingstone appeared in nine matches for the Rajasthan Royals over two seasons (2019 and 2021), but he didn't make the most of his chances. Last year, he was crowned player of the tournament in the inaugural Men's Hundred after hitting 348 runs for Birmingham Phoenix with a strike rate of 178.46.

Shreyas Iyer is Delhi Capitals' third-highest run-scorer with 2375 runs from 87 matches, behind Virender Sehwag with 2382 runs and Rishabh Pant with 2498 runs. Iyer will be playing for his 2nd franchise following seven seasons with Delhi Capitals. He missed the first round of the IPL 2021 due to a shoulder ailment. At the IPL 2022 Mega Auction, Kolkata Knight Riders purchased Shreyas Iyer for Rs 12.25 crore. He can not only provide middle-order batting for any squad, but he may also be a potential player for the leadership position.

Shreyas Iyer is Delhi Capitals' third-highest run-scorer with 2375 runs from 87 matches, behind Virender Sehwag with 2382 runs and Rishabh Pant with 2498 runs. Iyer will be playing for his 2nd franchise following seven seasons with Delhi Capitals. He missed the first round of the IPL 2021 due to a shoulder ailment. At the IPL 2022 Mega Auction, Kolkata Knight Riders purchased Shreyas Iyer for Rs 12.25 crore. He can not only provide middle-order batting for any squad, but he may also be a potential player for the leadership position.

Deepak Chahar, who signed to Chennai Super Kings, was the second most expensive buy in the IPL Mega Auction 2022 for Rs 14 crore. In the PowerPlay overs, he has been Dhoni's most effective bowler, making the most of his effort to swing the ball. Chahar entered CSK in 2018 and has since played 58 IPL games for MS Dhoni's team, picking up 58 wickets at an economy rate of 7.70. When the 29-year-old player had surpassed the ten-crore mark, CSK engaged in the bidding war. CSK forced Capitals to back down after raising the price tag to 13 crores, while Rajasthan Royals fought back till the bid reached 14 crores.

Deepak Chahar, who signed to Chennai Super Kings, was the second most expensive buy in the IPL Mega Auction 2022 for Rs 14 crore. In the PowerPlay overs, he has been Dhoni's most effective bowler, making the most of his effort to swing the ball. Chahar entered CSK in 2018 and has since played 58 IPL games for MS Dhoni's team, picking up 58 wickets at an economy rate of 7.70. When the 29-year-old player had surpassed the ten-crore mark, CSK engaged in the bidding war. CSK forced Capitals to back down after raising the price tag to 13 crores, while Rajasthan Royals fought back till the bid reached 14 crores.

Ishan Kishan had a triumphant return with the five-time IPL champion team Mumbai Indians, who bought him for a whopping INR 15.25 crore. Ishan was in the MI management's eye after scoring 1133 runs in 45 IPL matches for the MI between 2018 to 21. The wicketkeeper-batsman was the most expensive cricketer sold at the end of the two-day auction in 2022. During Day 1, Mumbai Indians had bought him. The team management was able to purchase Kishan despite a bidding competition with SunRisers Hyderabad.

Ishan Kishan had a triumphant return with the five-time IPL champion team Mumbai Indians, who bought him for a whopping INR 15.25 crore. Ishan was in the MI management's eye after scoring 1133 runs in 45 IPL matches for the MI between 2018 to 21. The wicketkeeper-batsman was the most expensive cricketer sold at the end of the two-day auction in 2022. During Day 1, Mumbai Indians had bought him. The team management was able to purchase Kishan despite a bidding competition with SunRisers Hyderabad.

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