In T20 cricket, the openers established the platform while the middle-order batters tried to carry on the given momentum. The job of middle-order batsman is difficult compared to top order. Openers can take a few deliveries before getting in charge. While the middle-order batters have to go after the bowlers from the very first delivery. In the 2022 auction, teams have tried to build a solid middle-order batter. Some of them have successfully got their desired players, while few teams' middle-order is looking for their weakness.
1. Punjab Kings
Punjab Kings has arguably the best middle-order batsman. This team has two top-quality openers in the form of Dhawan and Mayank. In case these two fail, this team middle-order has potential to lead the team total to a good total. The Punjab franchise middle-order carries Johnny Bairstow, Livingston and Shahrukh Khan.
2. Delhi Capitals
The Delhi Capitals Franchise has lost their two most prominent middle-order batsmen in the form of Hetmyer and Stoinis. However, they have managed to find their alternative in the form of Powell and Marsh. Delhi Middle-order is looking destructive one. Captain Rishabh is a proven batsman in the middle while Powell brings Caribbean flavor.
3. Mumbai Indians
Mumbai Indians has won the IPL titles for the most number of times. This franchise has one of the Firepower middle-order batting. Pollard is a superstar of this format and he has carried the Mumbai finishing job for the last 8 years. Suryakumar Yadav and new sensation Tim David will be looking to partner Pollard this year.
4. Lucknow Supergiants
Lucknow Supergiants is going to make its IPL debut this year. This franchise managed to draft one of the best middle-order batsmen in the form of Marcus Stoinis. Apart from him this team has Deepak, Krunal and holder.
5. Royal Challenger Bangalore
Bangalore is one of the most popular franchises of the IPL. Although this team has never got an opportunity to lift the IPL trophy. This team's middle-order is looking unpredictable. They can win the match on a given day or they will fail badly.
6. Chennai Super Kings
Just like Mumbai, The Chennai franchise is one of the most successful teams of the IPL. The defending champion is going with their same old formula of experience. If you look at this team's middle-order it's not looking promising. Jadeja will be left with much work if the middle-order fails to fire.
7. Sunrisers Hyderabad
Sunrisers Hyderabad had a horrible IPL edition in 2021. This team will be looking to start as a fresh unit this year. However, the problem of the last two year is looking to bite this team again. Hyderabad doesn't have a solid middle-order. Pooran and Rahul will have to do much for this team.
8. Rajasthan Royals
Rajasthan Royals, despite winning the inaugural event of the IPL, have disappointed their fans in the remaining seasons. This franchise has one of the most destructive top-order but the middle-order is looking weak. This team has bought Hetmyer as the only prominent batter.
9. Kolkata Knight Riders
The Kolkata Knight Rider is one of the franchises who has successfully lifted the IPL trophy multiple times. This team auction didn't go as per expectations. This team has weak middle-order and it might put pressure on Russell also.
10. Gujrat Titans
Just like Lucknow. The Gujarat Titans are going to make their IPL debut in 2022. This team has managed to pick top quality bowlers but the middle-order is looking unstable. This team's middle-order carries Rahul Tewatia, David Miller and Vijay Shankar.
