In a high-stakes Mumbai Indians versus Rajasthan Royals match at Eden Gardens, it was English player Jos Buttler that ultimately stole the show with his stunning performance. Despite the formidable target set by KKR, Buttler managed to guide his team to victory with his explosive innings of 107 runs off just 60 balls. However, the same cannot be said for Mitchell Starc, who struggled immensely on the field, leading to intense trolling by fans on social media for his expensive price tag and weak performance.
In a thrilling match against Kolkata Knight Riders, Rajasthan Royals' Jos Buttler stunned the audience with a breathtaking innings of 107 runs off just 60 balls. This helped the team achieve a record-breaking run chase and secure a two-wicket victory in the Indian Premier League. Despite facing a tough challenge, Buttler's exceptional performance has solidified the Royals' position at the top of the table.
The intense bidding war at the IPL 2024 auction resulted in Australian pacer Mitchell Starc becoming the most expensive player ever in the league's history, with Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) securing his services for a whopping bid of INR 24.75 crores. This marked the first time ever that two players breached the 20 crore mark at the auction, with Starc's compatriot Pat Cummins being acquired by Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) for INR 20.50 crores. The auction also saw a total of 77 slots being filled by the 10 IPL teams, with all 30 overseas player quotas being claimed.