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The IPL Auction for the upcoming season is scheduled to be held in mid-December. The squads have set things rolling for the next season as the official phase for the player trades and player retention is officially over. Few of the notable names to be released were Gautam Gambhir(DD), Glenn Maxwell(DD), Aaron Finch(KXIP), Axar Patel(KXIP), Brendon Mccullum(RCB).
Franchises will look to address their issues in different departments and are most likely to shell out money for the players they need the most.
AB de Villiers was retained by RCB for the next season and says that he's happy to play n T20 leagues despite having announced his retirement from international cricket. The champion Proteas batsman is in great form playing for the Tshwane Spartans in the Mzanzi Super League. He is one among many South African cricketers who have been a key part of the IPL right from the start.
Here are South African players which each franchise needs to sign:
#1- Delhi Daredevils- JP Duminy
Glenn Maxwell was released by the Delhi Daredevils before the IPL 2019 Auction and as if responding to that, JP Duminy was released by the Mumbai Indians. JP Duminy was one of Delhi's best players in the seasons where their other players performed terribly. He was constantly forced into action early and played responsibly in the start and accelerated towards the end.
He has a great career record in T20s and has scored 6000 runs at an excellent average of 37 while possessing a decent strike rate of 125.6. He has loved playing in the IPL and has scored 2029 runs in 77 innings at an average of 39.08 and was even better playing for the Daredevils. He has scored 1015 runs in 35 innings averaging a whopping 44 and a good strike rate of 134.
He can be handy with the ball and is a very economical bowler. He has picked up 23 wickets in the IPL at a good economy rate of 7.38. He was signed by the Mumbai Indians last season but was terribly underutilized and the Delhi Daredevils can benefit hugely from picking him at the auction.
#2 Kings XI Punjab- Colin Ingram
Colin Ingram last played an international game in 2013 but is one of the best T20 cricketers that the country has produced. He has some experience playing in the IPL when he played for DD. He has played for many T20 franchises all over the world and will most likely be picked by an IPL franchise this season. He had a great outing for Glamorgan in the Vitality T20 Blast and scored 430 runs for them at an average of 53 and a great strike rate of 164.
His experience in batting and holding innings from one end will certainly be something which will attract the Kings. They already have the hard-hitting David Miller in their team and Ingram will certainly be a good addition. His similarity to someone like Shaun Marsh who tasted a lot of success for them can make them go for this specialist T20 batsman who can strengthen their weak middle order.
#3- Kolkata Knight Riders- Dale Steyn
Dale Steyn was one of the most feared bowlers in both IPL and international cricket but has been plagued by injuries off late. He has made an inspiring comeback to international cricket and has taken 7 wickets in the 3 ODIs he played against Australia at a great economy rate of 3.48 and an excellent average of 13.42.
He also possesses a great IPL record and has taken 92 wickets in the IPL with a great economy of 6.72. His fiery attitude and tremendous comeback can certainly earn him takers after he went unsold last season. The Kolkata Knight Riders lacked a good overseas fast bowler last season due to Starc's absence due to injury and have released him for the next season. Steyn can certainly be a good pick for the Knight Riders.
#4- Rajasthan Royals- Kyle Abbott
Kyle Abbott has been in the Proteas cricketing circuit since 2013 and rose to fame after he picked up 7 wickets against Australia in Hobart. He has been in and out of the team but now finds himself on the bench due to Dale Steyn's comeback. He has played in the IPL for the Kings XI Punjab where he was expensive and went unsold last year. The following years have been better and now has had a great T20 career and will be a good bowler for a team like Rajasthan Royals.
He has picked up 26 wickets in 21 matches in T20Is at a good economy rate of 7.96 for pacers and is very consistent with his line and length. He can be a good pick for the Royals and apply pressure on the batsman from one end while a strike bowler like Jofra Archer can pick up the wickets.
#5- Heinrich Klassen- Sunrisers Hyderabad
Heinrich Klaasen was drafted in by the Rajasthan Royals as a replacement for Steve Smith and that speaks volumes about his talent. He was released by them for the upcoming season. Klaasen has a great strike rate of 158 in T20s and can be destructive up front for the Sunrisers. They also lack a wicket keeper and he could fit in there as well.
He hasn't had a great time in the ODI series against Australia but will look to bounce back in the Mzanzi Super League. Regardless of his form, this dashing and energetic batsman can become a prolific scorer for Sunrisers much like how Buttler did for the Royals.
#6- Hashim Amla- Royal Challengers Bangalore
The Royal Challengers Bangalore lacked a solid opener last season, one who could stand tall from the start of the innings till the end. In fact, no one except for Kohli and ABD faced many balls because they got out too soon. Hashim Amla is one of the finest cricketers to ever play the game and has even scored a century in the IPL but he has been wrongly branded as a longer format player.
He possesses great stats in the IPL and has scored 577 runs in 16 matches at a healthy strike rate of 141 and an average of 44.38. He will be a great addition to this RCB squad and head coach Gary Kirsten will know a lot of his ability and will be willing to shell out money for him at the auction.
#7- Chennai Super Kings and #8-Mumbai Indians- No One
The Chennai Super Kings have filled up all of their overseas slots and have released only 2 players ahead of the auction. They do possess 2 Proteas players in their squad, Faf Du Plessis and Imran Tahir. Both of them are in good form for the national side and will be raring to go in the next season.
While the Mumbai Indians camp offers more room for selection, they have better options available elsewhere. They signed Quinton De Kock from the Royal Challengers Bangalore as their opener but need spinners and good fast bowlers at the auction. They have a lot of options from Australia and the West Indies but not from South Africa
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