Discover the rising players who struck gold in the IPL 2024 Auction.

Shubham Dubey: Rajasthan Royals secured the powerful 29-year-old Shubham Dubey from Vidarbha for a hefty INR 5.8 Crore, beating out Delhi Capitals. Known for his explosive batting, Dubey caught attention with a rapid 58 against Bengal, contributing to a record-breaking run-chase in this season's Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy. Having played 20 T20s since his 2021 debut, Dubey boasts 485 runs at a strike rate of 145.20. In the recent Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy, he showcased his prowess by scoring 225 runs at an impressive strike rate of 187.28.

Sameer Rizvi: Anticipated to trigger a bidding war, Sameer Rizvi lived up to the expectations, commanding a whopping INR 8.4 Cr at the IPL auction. Despite interest from Gujarat Titans and Delhi Capitals, Chennai Super Kings secured the 20-year-old batter at a significant price. Rizvi, with only 11 T20s under his belt, shone in this year's UP T20 league, emerging as the highest run-scorer and also delivering the fastest century of the tournament.

Kumar Kushagra: Delhi Capitals invested INR 7.20 Crore in the services of 20-year-old hard-hitting wicketkeeper-batsman Kumar Kushagra from Jharkhand. Despite some inconsistency in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy and Vijay Hazare Trophy this season, his early impact in domestic cricket didn't go unnoticed. Kushagra's talent prompted a fierce bidding war among franchises.

Sushant Mishra: Enduring a career marred by injuries, 22-year-old Jharkhand pacer Sushant Mishra, with limited exposure in senior cricket, secured a deal with Gujarat Titans for INR 2.2 Crore, overcoming competition from Mumbai Indians. Despite featuring in only 4 T20 games, Mishra's potential, highlighted by a notable performance of 4 for 28 against Vidarbha, convinced the franchise to invest in his promising future.

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