ODI World Cup 2023: Top 5 young stars IPL teams could target

The ODI World Cup 2023, has been one of the best in terms of upsets and some good thrilling encounters as well. The fans have seen some records broken at the tournament. Rachin Ravindra broke Sachin Tendulkar's record for most runs in a single World Cup before turning 25 on Thursday. The batter has been in outstanding form throughout the competition, showcasing his talent in the game's opening match against reigning champions England. 

The Indian Premier League (IPL) is the biggest franchise league in the world and is one of the toughest leagues as well. Several cricketers from the world have made their names and displayed their talents in the game of cricket. In the World Cup, some of the talents have impressed the world with their skills and ability. 

The franchises will be looking for the players to add to their respective squads. Rachin Ravindra is one such talent who has performed exceptionally well in the tournament for the Kiwis. In the article we will be looking at the 5 young stars IPL teams could target for the upcoming season. 

Here are the top 5 young start IPL teams that could target 

5. Dunith Wellalage

The young Sri Lankan spinner impressed with his skills and abilities in the Asia Cup 2023. He performed well against India in the Asia Cup game picked up five wickets and almost won the game for his side as well in the Super 4 stages of the tournament. However, the player has been out of form since then and has not performed well in the World Cup as well. Though the spinner is only 20 years old and has a lot of things to experience. Several IPL teams might bid on him in the mini-auction.  

4. Bas de Leede

The 23-year-old all-rounder has performed decently for the Netherlands in the ODI World Cup 2023. He has been picked four wickets against Pakistan and then, later on with the bat, slammed 67 runs in a losing cause. Since then he has only scored a total of 60 runs in the next seven innings. The all-rounder is one of the finest in the world right now though he has gone through poor form in the tournament but teams can pick him in the mini-auction. 

3. Dilshan Madushanka 

Madushanka has been impressive for Sri Lanka, picking 21 wickets in nine games. The left-arm pacer is the highest wicket-taker in the tournament so far and has picked second most wickets inside the powerplay after the Protea pacer Marco Jensen. The bowler picked a fifer against India at the Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai. He might get a good deal from the franchises in the upcoming season. 

2. Gerald Coetzee

The South African pacer has been impressive during the tournament. He has bowled some fiery spells in the mega-event in the six matches he has played the bowler picked up 14 wickets for the Proteas and he reminds the fans of former pacer Dale Steyn's energy on the field. 

1. Rachin Ravindra

Rachin is the best finding in this edition of the tournament. The 23-year-old batter has been the highest run scorer of the World Cup so far with 565 runs in 9 innings. He has scored 3 centuries the most by a Kiwi batter in a single edition of the tournament. He surpassed great Sachin Tendulkar's record of scoring most centuries in a single edition before turning 25.