In the IPL, spinners become a necessity for any team on the turning wicket in India. They play a crucial role in providing breakthroughs for their teams in the middle. In the tournament’s last edition, Yuzvendra Chahal from Rajasthan Royals won the Purple Cap by becoming the highest wicket-taker with 27 wickets in 17 games with a scintillating economy of 7.75.
It is clear from these statistics that spinners are a vital part of any team’s success in the IPL. In the upcoming mini-auction on December 23, 2023, franchises will look forward to investing in some skilled spinners keeping the Indian conditions and past record of spinners in mind.
Here are the 5 spinners who can get a good amount in IPL 2023 Auction
1. Adam Zampa
Despite being the second leading wicket-taker in the ICC T20 World Cup 2021, Adam Zampa remained unsold in the last IPL auction. Zampa first caught attention in 2016 when he played for Rising Pune Super Giants and took six wickets against Sunrisers Hyderabad in his debut season.
Adam Zampa is likely to be one of the most sought-after figures in the upcoming mini-auction after delivering consistent performances in international T20I events. In the recent T20 World Cup 2022, he was the most successful bowler for Australia along with Josh Hazlewood. Zampa might engage franchises in a bidding war on the auction table after his excellent performances with the ball in the T20 World Cup and Big Bash League.
2. Adil Rashid
Adil Rashid was one of England’s leading bowlers in their second T20 World Cup win. With four wickets in six games and an economy rate of 6.12, Rashid played a crucial role in the tournament. Earlier this month, he registered for the mini-auction for the 2023 IPL. His base price is INR 2 crores, but given his recent form, he is expected to be bought by a franchise for a higher amount. Although he was unnoticed by franchises in the 2022 mega auction, he is expected to generate more interest after his impressive bowling performances in the World T20.
3. Akeal Hosein
Akeal Hosein, a 29-year-old left-arm spinner for the West Indies, has registered for the forthcoming IPL mini-auction. In 32 T20I games, he’s taken 25 wickets at an economy rate of 7.03. With his solid bowling record and ability to bowl on spin-friendly wickets in India, he could be an interesting buy at the auction. Franchises like Lucknow Super Giants and Delhi Capitals could target all rounders like him to make their team even stronger
Akeal Hosein is currently playing for Melbourne Renegades in BBL 2022-23 and is doing wonders for the team with both bat and ball.
4. Mujeeb Ur Rahman
Mujeeb Ur Rahman made his IPL debut in 2018 with the Punjab Kings and had a successful first season. He took 14 wickets in 11 games at an economy rate of 6.99. However, he was not able to replicate that performance in the following two seasons. In 2021, he was bought by Sunrisers Hyderabad but only played one game due to competition from Rashid Khan and Mohammad Nabi. He was not bought by any franchises in the 2022 mega auction, but this might change in 2023.
Mujeeb has 49 wickets in 36 T20I games for Afghanistan, with a brilliant economy rate of 6.22 and an average of 17.02. These numbers could interest some franchises at the 2023 auction, especially Gujarat Titans and Rajasthan Royals who don’t have an experienced international spinner in their squad.
5. Shakib Al Hasan
Shakib Al Hasan is an experienced cricketer who has played in the Indian Premier League for a number of years. He was banned from playing in 2020, but he made a comeback in 2021. He is set to be auctioned off again in 2023. Although he was unsold in 2022, his experience and ability could interest some franchises in 2023. He has played for Bangladesh since 2006 and has 128 wickets in 109 T20I matches. In his IPL career, he has 63 wickets in 71 games. Some franchises might be interested in him because of these numbers.
