IPL 2024 Auction: Top-3 players to target for Mumbai Indians in the mini auction

After wreaking havoc on retention day, the Mumbai Indians have recently emerged as the most talked-about franchise. They have got their beloved all-rounder, Hardik Pandya, from the Gujarat Titans to complete one of the most significant trades in league history. Later, the five-time champions sent Cameron Green to the Royal Challengers Bangalore in yet another unexpected move.

MI still has a few seats vacant in their blue arsenal, so it will be interesting to see who they will sign during the IPL 2024 auction. They only have 17.75 crores to play with in the auction. Here are the top four likely purchases by the five-time IPL winners in the coming mini-auction. 

• Wanindu Hasaranga

Royal Challengers Bangalore unexpectedly released Wanindu Hasaranga, which might be a blessing in disguise for Mumbai Indians. The Mumbai Indians should try to sign him since he is a spinner and a decent pinch-hitter in the lower order.

The Mumbai Indians could use someone like Hasaranga, a foreign spinner who would be an excellent addition to the club. However, considering the fact that multiple teams will be fighting for him, he may be expensive.

• Jason Holder

With a robust need for an all-rounder that can support the top Indian all-rounder, Hardik Pandya, the MI management can give their hands on acquiring the Caribbean all-rounder, Jason Holder, with an ability to hit big shots at the very crucial moments and scalping some vital wickets for the team.

His addition to the team would strengthen the lower middle-order batting lineup, and he is a potential candidate to substitute the role and impact what Kieron Pollard has created for the five-time champions. 

• Kartik Tyagi 

The Mumbai Indians are one of the franchises keeping an eye on Kartik Tyagi. Kartik may serve as a backup for either Jasprit Bumrah or Akash Madhwal on the team.

He’s an excellent pick since he can hit the deck quickly. MI benefited from being a domestic speedster as well, as they had released a considerable number of pacers before the auction.