MALLIKA SAGAR TO DECIDE THE FATE OF 574 CRICKETERS IN IPL 2025 MEGA AUCTION: A LOOK AT HER RECORD AND TRACK RECORD
BENGALURU: The Indian Premier League (IPL) is just around the corner, and with it comes one of the most highly anticipated events in the cricket calendar - the mega auction for IPL 2025. IPL Governing Council chairperson has announced a massive increase in the purse size, making this year's auction more intriguing than ever.
While many fans are eagerly waiting to see their favorite cricketers don the iconic IPL jersey once again, one name that keeps coming up in discussions is Mallika Sagar. A 32-year-old Indian spinner from Bengaluru, Sagar has been causing a buzz with her impressive performance statistics and a reputation for tearing apart opposition top-order batsmen.
Mallika Sagar's Record:
Sagar's professional cricket journey began in 2016 when she made her debut for Karnataka Women Cricket Team. Since then, she has represented her state 17 times, taking 40 wickets at an average of 14.50. What sets her apart from other spinners is her ability to bowl accurately on various surfaces and conditions.
Sagar's most notable achievements include:
- Represented India U19 team
- Took a five-wicket haul in India U19 vs Sri Lanka tour match
- Picked wickets on overseas tours, taking 15 wickets in a single match against the Netherlands
Track Record:
When it comes to club cricket, Mallika has been a force to be reckoned with. Her impressive record at Bengaluru Warriors reads like this: - Most successful spell: 5/25 (vs TNCC Blues) - Top 4 Wicket-taker - Highest Bounding Figures against Tamil Nadu Red Lions. But what stands out is her track record against big teams in the Indian domestic circuit. Sagar has consistently taken wickets off his top-order batsmen from top-ranked units such as Mumbai, Delhi Capitals and Karnataka.
How she Fells into Auction: According to sources close to bidding process, when auctions start rolling around Mallika Sagar will get an exclusive opportunity given her impressive performance with a score of Rs 1.6 million Mega auction can make a player's fortune if selected - some high-profile players have won up to Rs 90 crore. This much is clear as per experts. If the BCG and board don't find any player good enough to pick then it’s only fair for them not spending money.
However experts believes that Indian team will surely want one of India's top-bowlers if she continues her track record of getting better performance over several years with massive numbers from this mega auction, they may select players as well around the international boundary