IPL 2024 Highest Auctioned Players vs Their Performances

The IPL 2025 is in full swing with newcomers making a mark on the field and the seasoned professionals proving why they’re the big dogs in the game. 

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While the 2025 Indian Premier League matches keep fans entertained and busy, we’re looking at the performances of the highest auctioned players from 2024. How did the IPL 2024 big-money buys fare on the field?

Read on as we explore the intriguing relationship between player auction prices and their real match, run, strike rate, and wicket contributions.

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Spoiler Alert: Not all high-priced purchases have paid off, and some underdogs have really shone through! Discover the 2024 season's hits and misses.

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This infographic examines the five highest-auctioned players from the 2024 IPL season, along with their performance analysis in great detail.

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These players, representing different teams, have been compared based on their auction price, performance in matches, runs, strike rates, wickets, overs bowled, and overall results.

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Key Insights from the Auction Price vs Player's Performance

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1. Daryl Mitchell (CSK):

The ₹14 Cr price tag was justified by Daryl Mitchell’s impressive batting performance, which included a high strike rate and significant runs.

2. Alzarri Joseph (RCB):

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Joseph has had little success in terms of playing time and overall performance in matches, despite the high cost. His limited matches and poor strike rate make him a "miss" for RCB.

3. Pat Cummins (SRH):

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Pat Cummins' all-around abilities are on full display in his excellent batting strike rate and outstanding bowling statistics. He has been a true "hit" at the auction, living up to his hefty price tag.

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4. Mitchell Starc (KKR):

With 17 wickets in 14 matches, Starc's bowling prowess proves his worth. But his batting hasn't been as good as before. Regardless, his hefty price is justified by his influence with the ball.

5. Harshal Patel (PK):

Patel has a lot of wickets (24), but his underwhelming batting record and low strike rate make him a "miss" when compared to his price.

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Conclusion

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The infographic draws attention to the discrepancy between asking prices at auction and real results in the game. 

The auction returns for certain players, such as Pat Cummins and Daryl Mitchell, have been quite good, while the returns for others, like Alzarri Joseph and Harshal Patel, have been disappointing. 

Teams can learn from this data that players' auction prices don't necessarily reflect their season-long performance.