In the Indian Premier League, Australian stars have frequently demonstrated their abilities. With the cricketing extravaganza just around the corner and the IPL Mega Auctions just a few days away, all ten franchise teams will be looking to bolster their squads with some talented stars who have recently set the Big Bash League on fire (BBL).
These BBL players are very talented can go for big bucks. A lot of teams will be interested in them and they are surely going to perform well in IPL 2022.
- Ben McDermott
Ben McDermott, an Australian middle-order batsman, is a great player. This season, McDermott holds the BBL record for most runs scored. He scored 577 runs in 13 games for the Hobart Hurricanes, with a strike rate of 153.87 and an average of 48.08. He had two centuries and three fifties in his career. McDermott has never participated in the IPL. However, based on his performance in the Big Bash League, he is expected to sign his first contract in the Indian Premier League this season. McDermott has the ability to bat in the middle order and run quickly in the final overs. This player can be the focus of all franchises in the auction.
- Peter Siddle
Peter Siddle is another incredibly talented player. Siddle was the highest wicket-taker in the Big Bash this time. In 17 games, he averaged 17.73 out of a total of 30 players. Siddle will be available for the entire IPL season, having retired from international cricket two years ago.
- Hayden Kerr
The New South Wales left-arm seamer has had a fantastic season with the Sydney Sixers. This season, he took 22 wickets in 13 innings and was particularly effective in the death overs. Left-arm pacers are always in high demand, which could work in Kerr’s favor at the IPL auction. Apart from bowling, he is a decent batsman who can use the bat to get quick runs down the order.
- Jason Sangha
Sangha has a chance to fetch a lot of money at the IPL Mega Auction. He performed admirably in the BBL this season. In 12 games, the right-hander scored 445 runs at an incredible average of 49.44 and a strike rate of 132. During the tournament, he also had three fifties while playing for Sydney Thunder. Apart from hitting in the top order, Sangha can also bowl leg-spin.
- Mitchell Marsh
Marsh, who is currently in the best form of his life, has already earned a spot on every team’s wish list. Marsh has been hitting sixes all over the park, scoring 314 runs in just 6 innings and averaging 78.50. After picking 5 wickets in 5 innings with an economy of 8.47, it can be said the all-rounder has been quite good with the ball. A player in this shape will undoubtedly attract bidders at the auction.
