IPL 2022 Auction: 5 Teams Which Can Target Yuzvendra Chahal

Yuzvendra Chahal was one of the main players from the Royal Challengers Bangalore squad who was released ahead of the IPL 2022 mega auction. He was with the franchise from IPL 2014 till IPL 2021 picking up 139 wickets for the franchise and ending his stint as the highest wicket-taker for the franchise.

Ahead of the IPL 2022 auctions, he is one of the most sorts out spinners by the different franchises. This IPL will be a 10-team event with two new teams joining in. Along with the old ones, the two new teams can also look to rope in the services of the Indian leg spinner. In this article, we will look at five teams that can target Yuzvendra Chahal in the upcoming mega auction.

IPL 2022 Auction: 5 Teams Which Can Target Yuzvendra Chahal

Team Ahmedabad

Having acquired the services of Rashid Khan in the draft, Ahmedabad might set its sights on roping in Chahal. The Indian leg spinner will be on the name sheet of potentially all the teams but with Rashid Khan at one end, Chahal can be his ideal partner from the other end. Together they can be a deadly spin duo.

Kolkata Knight Riders

KKR have been historically a team that has had good spinners in their ranks. Sunil Narine has been the constant and along with him Shakib Al Hasan Piyush Chawla and Kuldeep Yadav has been sharing responsibilities. Narine can find another partner if KKR manages to buy Chahal. The spinning tracks at Eden Gardens might suit his style of bowling.

Chennai Super Kings

CSK has been another team that has historically produced good spinners. They had Ravichandran Ashwin and Ravindra Jadeja playing together for a long time. Mitchell Santner, Moeen Ali and Karn Sharma has also played for the side and has been reasonably successful. Yuzvendra Chahal might just end up playing alongside MS Dhoni and produce his best.

Sunrisers Hyderabad

Rashid Khan was the lone spin option for SRH from IPL 2017 to 2021. He played potentially all the games for the franchise. Hyderabad might just see Chahal as Rashid’s replacement in the mega auction. Both are spinners of very similar types and that is where they can be a like-for-like replacement.

Rajasthan Royals

Since Shane Warne’s retirement, the Royals have found it tough to have a good spinner in their ranks. With the chance to revamp the side from all departments, Royals ideally should go all-out behind Yuzvendra Chahal. His experience as an international spinner now can be counted upon and this is what Rajasthan should bank on.

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