IPL Auction 2019: Value for Money Buys

#2 Oshane Thomas (Base Price: 50 lakh INR)

Oshane Thomas

Oshane Thomas is one of the emerging stars of Windies cricket and a T20 specialist. His ability to get wickets in the powerplay while clocking speeds up to 145kmph with ease is his strength.

He has impressed many with his performances in the recently concluded series against India picking Shikhar Dhawan's wicket thrice in his five outings.

Rajasthan Royals bought Thomas at a price of 1.1 cr in the auction, which is lesser than he is potentially worth.

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#1 Lasith Malinga (Base Price: 2 cr INR)

Lasith Malinga

Lasith Malinga is one of the greatest bowlers in the T20 format of the game. His ability to bowl yorkers at will is impeccable. He is a bowler who can get you wickets in the powerplay, as well as the death overs.

In the previous edition of IPL, Malinga was working with Mumbai Indians as their mentor and passing on his valuable experience to the youngsters.

He is a bowler who can deliver goods in any given situation and can win matches for his team single-handedly.

In the recently concluded IPL auction, Mumbai Indians bought Malinga for his base price of 2 cr, and it was shocking to see no other franchise bid for him in the auction considering his recent outstanding form playing for Sri Lanka.