Punjab Kings, IPL 2023: The Punjab Kings (PBKS), who participated in the 2023 Indian Premier League (IPL) sale, gained notoriety when they purchased Sam Curran for a staggering 18.5 crore.
It will be extremely difficult for the Englishman to live up to his reputation because Punjab Kings made him the most expensive acquisition in the auction’s history. Others who make a lot of money include the skipper Shikhar Dhawan, the batter Shahrukh Khan, and the fast bowler Kagiso Rabada.
Meanwhile, Punjab has a number of players on discounted contracts who provide the team with more than their asking prices would indicate. Here are three PBKS players whose IPL 2023 contracts are significantly undervalued.
Here are 3 PBKS Players Who Might Outperform their Net Worth
3. Sikandar Raza
One of the bargains from the IPL 2023 sale was Sikandar Raza. Punjab Kings purchased the gifted all-rounder for his basic price of 50 lakhs.
Raza had a fantastic 2022, and even though his performance in franchise leagues around the globe seemed to wane a little, he bounced back while playing for the Dubai Capitals towards the end of the ILT20.
He has enough tricks up his sleeve to stump the greatest batters in the world and is a competent batter who can typically bowl four overs. Despite Raza’s advanced age, Punjab’s choice to purchase him at his base price was a stroke of genius.
2. Arshdeep Singh
Prior to the IPL 2022 mega-auction, PBKS only kept Mayank Agarwal and Arshdeep Singh as their stars. After a disappointing campaign in which he failed to guide the team to the playoffs and failed to make a major impact with the bat, the Kings have since released Mayank.
But Arshdeep continues to be crucial to PBKS’s goals. He hadn’t played for India when he was signed by the team and was in the $4 billion range. During his ten games in the IPL 2022, the left-armer returned 10 wickets at a fantastic economy rate of 7.7.
Punjab’s top domestic fast bowler and designated death bowler is Arshdeep. He will play a significant part in the IPL in 2023, and the Kings will be happy to have a young player with his ability on their roster for only 4 crores.
1. Jitesh Sharma
Perhaps the most undervalued player in the IPL across teams is Jitesh Sharma. Punjab purchased the dynamic wicketkeeper for his basic price of 20 lakhs during the IPL 2022 mega-auction.
Jitesh played in 12 games during his rookie season, despite it taking PBKS a few games to include him in the starting Lineup. He recorded 234 runs with a strike rate of 163.64 and an average of 29.25, showcasing hints of his daring shot-making and unparalleled range.
Jitesh, one of the few finishers currently in play, is also about to establish himself as a frequent player for India’s T20I team. The player was signed by PBKS after taking advantage of an excellent opportunity to do so. He will likely play a significant amount in the upcoming IPL season.
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