It is time for our IPL 2022 Auction Summary and the eagerly-anticipated IPL 2022 auction was eventful and busy as always. Many teams soughht to start afresh with new recruits. Expect all teams to feature new stars this time around and make an impact. We are glad to present an in-depth breakdown of the IPL 2022 Auction, along with our professional analysis, to help you with your cricket betting tips. Without further ado, let’s get started with the Live Casino India analysis.
IPL 2022 Auction: The Breakdown
Chennai Super Kings (CSK)
LiveCasinoIndia Power Rankings: 3rd
The CSK management believes in incremental changes and this auction was no different. With Moeen Ali, MS Dhoni, Ravindra Jadeja, and Rururaj Gaikwad staying yellow, the main task was to fill the gaps. Dwayne Bravo and Robin Utthappa are back. So is Ambati Rayadu, who will be given more freedom to produce this season. South African Denon Conway has been added to the squad for batting depth.
Our Take: We don’t expect CSK to fall off the cliff this season, but there are question marks around the bowling prowess of this team.
Delhi Capitals (DC)
LiveCasinoIndia Power Rankings: 5th
With Shikhar Dhawan and Shreyas Iyer no longer around, there were many questions coming into this auction. But DC now has David Warner to assist Prithvi Shaw and Rishabh Pant. The latter will have to promote himself in the batting order and play a bigger role in the attack. But their bowling is questionable, with Anrich Nortje the only real star on display this season.
Our Take: Just like CSK, Delhi should be able to make the playoffs. But with no real replacement for Kagiso Rabada, we doubt DC can win it all.
Mumbai Indians (MI)
LiveCasinoIndia Power Rankings: 1st
Rohit Sharma is entering this season on an all-time high. He’s now captaining Team India and will be counted upon to marshal the Mumbai Indians back to the glory days. With elite bowlers like Jasprit Bumrah and Jofra Archer, it will be hard to score big against this team. Suryakumar Yadav and Ishan Kishan will be called upon to support Sharma in the batting department. Pollard is back for another season.
Our Take: The Mumbai Indians had chemistry issues last year and an updated squad should solve these problems. Expect another finals appearance this year.
Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB)
LiveCasinoIndia Power Rankings: 3rd
With AB De Villers retiring from all forms of cricket and Virat Kohli no longer the captain, RCB had to enter rebuild mode. It’s done quite a good job. Harshal Patel is back to create a lethal bowling attack with Mo Siraj and Wanindu Hasaranga. Faf du Plessis joins the ranks to help Glenn Maxwell on the scoring front. We expect this RCB team to win a ton of low-scoring affairs on a constant basis.
Our Take: Assuming Virat Kohli can bounce back and score more than 400 runs this season, RCB can be this season’s biggest surprise and even make the finals.
Rajasthan Royals (RR)
LiveCasinoIndia Power Rankings: 4th
The Rajasthan Royals didn’t have much to offer last season, but things are changing. Teenage sensations Devdutt Paddikal and Shimton Hetmyer have been signed to help Sanju Samson and James Neesham, suddenly changing the dynamics of this squad. Veteran bowlers Yuzi Chahal and R Ashwin will also make opposing teams rethink their strategies. The only weak point we see is a lackluster middle order.
Our Take: Sanju Samson is still the centerpiece of this franchise, but he has decent help this time around. RR will make a strong run for the IPL 2022 playoffs.
Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR)
LiveCasinoIndia Power Rankings: 6th
The Kolkota Knight Riders had a great run last season in Dubai. But the team has released captain Morgan, who was a colossal disaster with the bat. Instead, the money has been invested in Shreyas Iyer, who will automatically slot into the top batting order. Venkatesh Iyer has been in good form and we don’t expect that to change in 2022. Andre Russell will be asked to guide this young team.
Our Take: KKR has a lot of firepower. Narine, Hales, and the Iyers are legit. But where’s the bowling? Expect multiple high-scoring affairs with KKR.
Lucknow Super Giants (LSG)
LiveCasinoIndia Power Rankings: 7th
We’re not sold on the name, but the Lucknow Super Giants is looking like a team that can make a solid impact in their first IPL season. KL Rahul left the Punjab team to entertain a maximum offer and become a true franchise star. He’ll be helped by talented all-rounder, Marcus Stoinis, and expert batsman Quinton de Kock from South Africa. Krunal Pandya has also been linked to bolster the middle order.
Our Take: We don’t expect the Lucknow Super Giants to make the playoffs, especially with such lackluster bowling. But expect some decent performances.
Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH)
LiveCasinoIndia Power Rankings: 9th
This season’s SRH squad is going to feel strange, with David Warner gone and Rashid Khan no longer working his magic with the ball. But Hyderabad has not held back with new signings. Washington Sundar will be given complete freedom to shine this season and Marco Jansen will get a chance to redeem himself. Will this be enough for Kane Williamson? We have our doubts.
Our Take: Don’t expect this Sunrisers Hyderabad team to score 200+ runs or get teams out in double-digits. The quality simply isn’t there anymore.
Gujarat Titans (GT)
LiveCasinoIndia Power Rankings: 8th
The Gujurat Titans have decent talent on paper, but it’s clear to everyone that this team is not going to the playoffs in 2022. Jason Roy, David Miller, Shubman Gill, and Matthew Wade can pack a decent batting punch, but can Rashid Khan alone demolish opposing teams? Mo Shami will be in action, but he’s way past his prime. Hardik Pandya has also struggled to stay healthy since 2019.
Our Take: The 2022 IPL Auction has shown us that the Gujurat Titans just want to get started. Nobody is expecting anything from this team in 2022.
Punjab Kings (PBKS)
LiveCasinoIndia Power Rankings: 10th
We feel bad for Shikhar Dhawan and Kagiso Rabada. After challenging for the trophy in 2021, they find themselves in arguably the weakest IPL team this season. With KL Rahul gone, there is little to write home about. Johnny Bairstow and Shahrukh Khan are capable of putting decent performances, but there is an acute lack of talent to make any kind of impact. Apologies to PBKS fans, but we have to be honest.
Our Take: A spectacular century by Dhawan can get PBKS a rare win, but don’t waste your time or money on this team. We hope things improve soon.
And that is our IPL 2022 Auction Summary. Stay tuned for more updates and betting news ahead of the 2022 IPL Season. Don’t forget to follow us on Twitter to stay informed.
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