Wanindu Hasaranga
Base Price: INR 2 Crores
Released by: – SRH
Set- Spinner set 1
Sri Lankan superstar Wanindu Hasaranga is set to be a top pick in the upcoming IPL mega auction. Known for his deceptive variations and sharp spin, he consistently troubles batters in the critical middle overs. Hasaranga has proven to be a valuable asset for the Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) with his exceptional leg-spin bowling. Over his IPL career, Hasaranga has played 26 matches, taking 35 wickets at an impressive average of 21.37 and a strike rate of 15.7. His standout performance came in IPL 2022, where he claimed 26 wickets in 16 matches, including a best bowling figure of 5/18, showcasing his ability to dismantle opposition batting lineups.
In IPL 2023, Hasaranga’s contribution was steady, picking up 9 wickets in 8 matches, though his economy rate rose slightly to 8.89. Despite fewer matches in the IPL, his potential as a wicket-taking bowler remained evident. Hasaranga’s incredible T20I record of 125 wickets in 76 matches, with a phenomenal average of 15.36 and an economy of 6.93, highlights his dominance as a world-class spinner, capable of turning games with his lethal accuracy and variations.