IPL Auction 2020: 5 new or released players who could get the highest bid

#2 Chris Lynn

Lynn

Kolkata Knight Riders surprised everyone by releasing Chris Lynn, who was one of their primary batsmen. Lynn is known as a T20 specialist, who could butcher any bowling line-up on his day with his ability to clear the fence. The Australian opener could be a huge asset for any team, proficient of altering the course of a game single-handedly.

Earning his name in BBL, Lynn didn't wait long to get a huge IPL contract. Lynn has played 41 IPL matches and scored 1280 runs at an average of 33. Moreover, he has an astonishing strike rate of 140, but he is certainly capable of improving it. With the price tag of 9.6 Crore, Lynn was the most expensive player for KKR. Given his recent batting form in Abu Dhabi T10 League, he has the chance of getting a bigger bid than the previous one.

#1 Sam Curran

Curran

Sam Curran, the fast bowling English all-rounder, was another big release from Kings XI Punjab, and he should top the list of getting the highest bid at the upcoming auction. As a matter of fact, the youngster was the most expensive overseas player of the last auction, getting a bid of Rs 7.2 crore. After an impressive year in international Cricket, he is expected to be bought for a bigger price.

The left-arm pacer is a reliable bowler and a good batsman, capable of scoring big runs. The 21-year old played a total of 9 matches for the Punjab franchise and took 10 wickets. Also, Curran grabbed a hattrick against Delhi Capitals last season, becoming the youngest player to get a hattrick in IPL. With the bat, Curran scored 95 runs at an average of 23.75.