IPL 2023: 5 SMAT stars who could bag big deals in mini-auction

The Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy 2022 kick-started with the group stages on October 11 and the action has moved towards the knockout round from October 30. With the defending champions Tamil Nadu crashing out of the competition following a mediocre showing in the first round, the T20 tournament is ready to embrace a new SMAT champion.

In the domestic T20 tournament, there have been many players who have set the stage ablaze with their breathtaking performances. With the IPL mini-auction around the corner, the franchises would have a close eye on the competition with the vision to bolster their squad for the following season. One could witness some of the SMAT stars of the 2022 season fetch big bucks in the mini-auction 2023.

5. Satyajeet Bachhav 

Satyajeet Bachhav is one of the exciting prospects in the Maharashtra cricketing circles. He was the leading wicket-taker in the 2018-19 Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy with 20 dismissals in 12 games at an stellar economy of 6.09 and again in the ongoing season, his bowling prowess was on display.

The left-arm orthodox spinner strangled batters with his impeccable lines and lengths and was amongst the wickets for his state team on most of the occasions. In the seven games he played this edition, Satyajeet bagged 14 wickets at an exceptional economy of 6.30.

The Maharashtra spinner is a wily customer and has proven to be tough to get away with in the T20 arena. He can be a valuable addition to the IPL side and many franchises could look to grab him in the 2023 IPL auction.