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Ben Stokes
Playing his maiden IPL season last year, Ben Stokes was the highlight of the auction, fetching the highest bid of the season at Rs.14.5 Crores. He scored 316 runs with an average of 31.60 and an overwhelming strike rate of 142.98.
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His 316 runs included a match-winning knock of 103 runs against Gujarat Lions at Gahunje, Pune. He also scalped 12 crucial wickets in 12 innings in the league stage.
Ben Stokes took a lead role in Pune's road to final and also won the Most Valuable Player Award for his contribution. With a base price of just 2 crores, he becomes a key choice for teams looking for an overseas all-rounder.
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Edited by Anuradha Santhanam
