Top five steal deals of IPL auction 2024

The IPL 2024 auction concluded with much fanfare and history on December 19, in Dubai.  The auction's highlight was two Australian fast bowlers, Pat Cummins and Mitchell Starc, who surpassed the Rs 20-crore barrier for the first time in auction history.

While the IPL auction dazzled with exorbitant price tags and marquee names, actual cricketing jewels frequently emerged from the shadows, bought for a fraction of their future value. These astute acquisitions, fashioned by astute franchises and astute scouts, are the foundation of championship-winning teams.

Let's get away from the sparkle of the bidding war and look at the wisest and most cost-effective purchases in the IPL 2024 auction.

Here are the five Steal deals in IPL 2024 Auction:

1. Azmatullah Omarzai

The Afghanistan all-rounder had impressed one and all with his batting and bowling skills in the recent ODI World Cup 2023. Azmatullah Omarzai proved to be a steal deal for Gujarat Titans for his base price of INR 50 lakh. GT needed a replacement for Hardik Pandya, who opted to move back to MI before the IPL 2024 edition.

Hardik Pandya had a clear impact on the Titans' first championship run. His powerful batting, astute bowling, and charismatic leadership contributed significantly to their triumph. Replacing him was never going to be easy, but with his emerging talent and adaptability, Omarzai provides a unique and interesting possibility.