The Indian Premier League is famous for discovering talent. Not just for Indian but overseas players have graced their skills while playing in this league. If you check out the best batsmans list you will spot many top overseas players' names there. The overseas players bring lots of variety in this tournament. They have their own playing style. Many overseas batsmans have proved their price tag, while many failed to perform according to their standard. In the IPL auction 2022, various top overseas players are coming with high reputations.
1. David Warner
Warner's name at the top of this list is certain. The star Australian player has given his best in this tournament. Warner has consistency which is found in very few players. He is likely to get a big IPL contract, his captaincy skills are one factor that is likely to cause a bidding war.
2. Ben Stokes
Every franchise cricket team has a dream to have top overseas players like Ben Stokes. The star England player has come out as the greatest all-rounder of this era. Stokes already had historical IPL auctions. He is likely to have an identical auction again.
3. Liam Livingston
Livingston has gained enough recognition in the last two years. The reason behind this is his explosive batting with consistency. He has been in prime form, and many IPL franchises are likely to go after him in the auction.
4. Steven Smith
Steve Smith has played more than a hundred IPL matches. The star Australian batsman has experience of the captaincy also. Smith has been released by Delhi franchises. The IPL franchises will try to buy him in the auction.
5. Jason Roy
Jason Roy has played selected matches in the IPL. However, his IPL debut was memorable when he smashed match-winning 91 runs against Mumbai. Many franchises are looking for a solid opening batsman. Roy can get a good amount in the auction. The star english batsman might attract franchises like Kolkata or Mumbai as those pitches suits his batting style.
6. Martin Guptil
Martin Guptil is a regular opening batsman of the New Zealand cricket team. The right-hand player mostly featured in the white-ball cricket only. Guptil has played only a few IPL matches. However, he has a golden opportunity to get an IPL contract this time. He is an explosive opening batsman who can utilize power play.
7. Nicholas Pooran
Pooran is a typical West Indies player. The left-handed batsman can make you stick to the screen to watch him bat. Pooran is a future superstar. He plays in almost all franchises of cricket. He is likely to cause a bidding war in the upcoming auction. Apart from a batsman he gives the option of Wicketkeeping.
8. Aiden Markram
Markram is a talented batsman. He has shown excellent consistency in the last one year. Markram is playing T20 cricket at his best. He is a top order player, who can bowl a few handy overs. He made his IPL debut last year for a Punjab franchise. Markram is set to get another IPL contract. Teams like Delhi can go for him as they are looking for solid number 3 batsman.
9. Quinton De Kock
De Kock is a star batsman of the Southafrican cricket team. The left-handed wicket-keeper batsman has a tremendous record in the white-ball cricket. He was a part of the IPL winning team Mumbai for two times. De Kock has a good amount of experience in the IPL. He is likely to get a good amount In the auction. The Mumbai franchise can buy him back in the auction.
10. Shimron Hetmyer
Hetmyer has emerged as the rising star of the West Indies cricket team. The left-handed batsman has shown his power hitting at various times. He can bat any place in a batting lineup. Hetmyer is an excellent hitter of spin, and considering this fact, the franchises will definitely try to get him in their squad. The Rajasthan franchise are looking for one solid middle order batsman, and they might target Hetmyer.
