IPL 2022 Auction: Devon Conway’s entry into IPL stirs interest among teams – New Zealander opener Devon Conway has entered into the IPL 2022 Mega Auction. And his entry has sparked an interest among the 10 franchise teams who are eager to rope in the hard-hitting opener to bolster their batting firepower. Follow IPL 2022 Auction Live Updates on InsideSport.IN
IPL 2022 Auction: Devon Conway finally registers for auction, could start BIDDING WAR amongst franchises – Check out
The IPL 2022 Mega Auction is scheduled to take place on 12th and 13th February in Bangalore. For the first time in his career, Devon Conway has entered this prestigious competition. The 30-year-old batter has set his base price as 1 Cr.
IPL 2022 Auction: Devon Conway finally registers for auction, could start BIDDING WAR amongst franchises – Check out
IPL 2022 Auction: Devon Conway finally registers for auction, could start BIDDING WAR amongst franchises – Check out
Devon was born in South Africa and made a shift to the island nation of New Zealand in 2017 for better cricketing opportunities. Having made his debut in the test format of the game in 2020, he has been in quite a remarkable form. Conway made his debut in the limited-formats of the game in 2021.
He has played a total of 5 test matches, 3 ODIs, and 20 T20Is matches for his nation. With the highest score of 200 and a total tally of 623 runs in test cricket in 9 innings, he has a remarkable average of 69.22. His form in the limited-overs is even better. He has scored 225 runs in 3 innings in ODIs with an average of 75.00 and 602 runs in 17 innings in T20Is with an average of 50.17.
IPL 2022 Auction: Devon Conway finally registers for auction, could start BIDDING WAR amongst franchises – Check out
Such high stats and great form off late will surely draw the attention of the IPL teams who would be eager to acquire his services. The left-handed attacking batsman is also a decent wicketkeeper which makes him a valuable asset for any team.
The IPL teams who are currently most eager to buy this upcoming superstar are those that do not have a fixed opener. The new teams like Ahmedabad and Lucknow will be eager to opt for a right-left-handed opener combination, with the likes of Shubhman Gill for Ahmedabad and KL Rahul for the Lucknow outfits. Apart from these two teams, Delhi Capitals, Rajasthan Royals, Royal Challenger Bangalore, and Punjab Kings will also be eager to bid for Conway.
IPL 2022 Auction: Devon Conway finally registers for auction, could start BIDDING WAR amongst franchises – Check out
With just days remaining ahead of the much-anticipated auction, teams would be desperate to bolster their squad and thus it is very likely that a bidding war can take place during the IPL 2022 Mega Auction for Devon Conway.
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