IPL Auction 2020: Ranking the teams according to their buys

#1 Kings XI Punjab

Glenn Maxwell (Picture Courtesy: iplt20.com)

Kings XI Punjab went into the auction with the highest amount amongst all the teams (₹42.7 crore). And to the surprise of none, they used it beautifully to cover all their bases. The franchise needed to buy a good all-rounder, settle their middle order and find some backup options in every department.

The team first targeted Glenn Maxwell. Looking at the current form, Maxwell can be a valuable addition to any team's lower middle order. There was a heavy bidding war, but in the end, it was the Kings who bought him for a whopping ₹10.75 crore. The Australian all-rounder is a like-to-like replacement for David Miller, with the added asset of his bowling.

The team also made a steal by picking up the in-form Jimmy Neesham at his base price. A replacement for the released Sam Curran, Neesham can form a deadly batting pair with Maxwell and also give some economical overs. The team also bought Deepak Hooda, who can be a backup to any of these two stars.

Moving on to the bowling department, the Punjab-based franchise bought Ishan Porel and Sheldon Cotrell. Cotrell, with his ability to swing the ball, can prove to be a handy new ball bowler. Moreover, both of them are in excellent form. With the addition of such stars, KXIP looks a complete team, and all set to wreck havoc in the upcoming season.