IPL Auctions 2017: 5 players with a surprising base price

#1 Imran Tahir – 50 Lakhs

While the other cricketers are on the list because are surprisingly highly priced, South Africa’s Imran Tahir finds himself on this list for the exact opposite reason. A base price of just 50 lakhs for one of the world’s best spinners in the shortest format of the game seems bizarre for the 27-year-old from Tasmania.

Ever since making his debut for the South African cricket team back in 2011, he has quickly risen up the ranks and become an integral part of the squad in all three formats of the game. While his Test average might not be too great, he has compensated for it by performing exceptionally well in the ODI and T20 formats.

With an average of 14.34 and economy rate of 6.39 in T20s, Tahir’s base price might just be too low for what he is actually worth. Fans could be sure to witness a bidding war to bag this talented South African.