‘Rs. 7.5 lac per delivery.. if he plays all the matches’- Fans react as franchises break bank on Mitchell Starc in IPL Auction 2024

It’s been an auction to remember for the Australian fast-bowling duo of Mitchell Starc and Pat Cummins. Earlier Pat Cummins became the most expensive player in IPL history by getting sold at a record-breaking price of 20.50 crore but the record didn’t last much because soon his Aussie teammate and left-arm menace Mitchell Starc surpassed him to become the highest-paid player of IPL history after he was snapped by KKR for 24.75 crore.

Mitchell Starc has significant experience of playing in the Indian Premier League (IPL) stage, spending two remarkable seasons with the Royal Challengers Bangalore. In the 2014 IPL edition, Starc showcased his bowling prowess by claiming 14 wickets in 14 matches, maintaining an average of 28.71. 

The subsequent year witnessed a stellar performance, with Starc amassing 20 wickets in 13 matches at an outstanding average of 14.55. Notably, his best figures of 4/15 were achieved during the 2015 season. Beyond the IPL, Starc played a pivotal role in Australia's historic sixth ODI World Cup victory. His exceptional bowling skills were evident as he bagged 16 wickets in 10 matches, highlighting his significance in the team's success.

Mitchell Starc's T20I performance in 2022

In T20Is during 2022, Starc continued to make an impact, claiming 13 wickets in 10 matches with an impressive average of 24. One of the highlights of his T20I performances in 2022 was achieving his career-best bowling figures of 4/20, underscoring his proficiency in the shortest format of the game. 

As Starc prepares to make his return to the IPL, fans eagerly anticipate the resurgence of the seasoned Australian pacer on the T20 stage. The question on everyone's mind is whether he can recreate the magic of his earlier IPL seasons. Starc’s bid in the IPL auction has shocked everybody and sent shockwaves among fans. Here are some of the best tweets from fans on X:

https://twitter.com/TheCovertIndian/status/1737055315177468314

https://twitter.com/AnkurDhuri_45/status/1737054589810274436

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https://twitter.com/shivmohan_1991/status/1737055766337425557

https://twitter.com/Dabbu_1010/status/1737057158397821366

https://twitter.com/BSharan_6/status/1737059660568629366

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