IPL 2020 Auction: 3 Overseas All-Rounders Who Can Get Huge Bids

The IPL 2020 auction takes place tomorrow and the excitement is reaching its peak as the big event is around the corner. All the teams must be busy doing their last-minute calculations and all that strategy is going to play a big role in helping the teams get what they really want in their side.

Meanwhile, we all know the worth of an all-rounder in a T20 format. A player who can contribute with bat and ball adds value to the team's combination. We have seen in the past how world-class all-rounders have turned the tides in the folklore of IPL.

The teams like Royal Challengers, Delhi Capitals, Rajasthan Royals who are in need of a quality all-rounder might go for the overseas players, who can change the course of a match with both bat and ball.

On that note, we take a look at three foreign all-rounders who can get huge bids.

Glenn Maxwell

Glenn Maxwell

Glenn Maxwell can turn the match on its head in a matter of deliveries. He has the skills to hit the ground running and he would be a great addition to any IPL squad.

The Australian batsman can play at a blistering strike rate, and take the game away from the opposition with his big hitting. Moreover, he is a livewire on the field, which makes a big difference in the T20 format.

The all-rounder had taken an indefinite break from the game to deal with the stress he was facing, but he would now be looking to make a roaring comeback through the IPL.

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All the eight teams know what Maxwell brings to the table, and it would not be a surprise if he starts a bidding war between the franchises. Teams like KKR, KXIP and RCB, who need firepower in the middle order, could go big for the Australian.

Maxwell has played 69 IPL matches in which he has scored at a staggering strike rate of 161.3. Furthermore, Maxwell can roll over his hand and chip a couple of overs. The off-spinner has scalped 16 wickets in the IPL.The Australian has set his base price at INR 2 Crores.

Jason Holder

Jason Holder

Jason Holder has been in fine form and he has the skills to get going with both bat and ball. The lanky pacer has done wonders for the West Indies team and he could be on the radar of teams like Kings XI Punjab, Royals Challengers Bangalore, and Sunrisers Hyderabad.

Meanwhile, Jason Holder also led Barbados Tridents to glory in the Caribbean Premier League 2019. Holder led the team with aplomb as he scalped 14 wickets in the 13 matches of the tournament. He bowled with an average of 25.71 and conceded his runs at an economy of 7.34, which is considered to be decent in the shortest format of the game.

Holder has a solid batting technique and he is a sweet timer of the ball. Ergo, Holder can get his runs in any conditions and he can add the finishing touches for his team. The former West Indies limited-overs skipper will definitely be on the radar of the franchises. Holder has set his base price at INR 75 lakhs for the auction.

James Neesham

James Neesham

New Zealand's all-rounder James Neesham had a breakthrough ICC World Cup as he shone with both bat and ball. The southpaw batsman has shown that he can get quick runs while batting in the lower order and at the same time, he can be economical with the ball.

The southpaw batsman scored 232 runs in the eight matches of the World Cup at an average of 33.14. Furthermore, the right-arm medium pacer snared 15 wickets in the ten matches he played in the ODI showpiece.

The Kiwis all-rounder has also done a good job while plying on his trade for different franchises in the T20 leagues. Neesham scalped 11 wickets in the 10 matches he played in the Carribean Premier League 2019.

James Neesham has set his base price at INR 50 lakhs and he is expected to get a hefty cheque.