The IPL 2024 auction is expected to see a high demand for pacers, with players such as Mitchell Starc, Pat Cummins, Gerald Coetzee, Harshal Patel, and Lockie Ferguson likely to attract the attention of franchises. Mitchell Starc, a left-arm bowler, boasts an impressive record with 34 wickets in 27 matches at a low economy of 7.17 and will be looking to make his IPL comeback since 2015. Pat Cummins, who has already proven himself in the league with 45 wickets in 42 matches, is also expected to attract a lot of attention. Harshal Patel, known for his record-breaking 32 wickets in 2022, and Gerald Coetzee, the South African pace bowler with a strong performance at the 2023 ODI World Cup, are also expected to be in high demand. Despite a lackluster performance in the 2023 season, Lockie Ferguson’s strong showing at the 2023 World Cup is likely to make him an attractive pick for franchises. Overall, the upcoming auction is expected to see a high bidding war for quality pacers to strengthen teams’ bowling line-ups.
