The Indian Premier League (IPL) 2023 Auction is just around the corner and the excitement is building up as the world’s biggest T20 tournament draws closer. The IPL 2023 auction is set to take place on December 23 in Kochi, India. This time also, New Zealand is all set to make its presence felt in the auction as the country’s top players have been shortlisted for the IPL 2023 Auction.
The IPL 2023 Auction is a great opportunity for New Zealand players to showcase their talent on the world stage. With a long history of producing some of the best players in the game, New Zealand players have the potential to make an impact on the IPL 2023.
They have the potential to be real game changers in the IPL, as they have the ability to bring their unique brand of cricket to the tournament. With an aggressive batting style, coupled with their experience in conditions around the world, they can make a real difference to the IPL.
As per the IPL 2023 auction list, 10 NZ players have been shortlisted for the auction. The shortlisted players from New Zealand include the likes of Jimmy Neesham, Daryl Mitchell, Kane Williamson, and others. All of these players have been consistently performing well in the international circuit and have earned a repute for themselves in the T20 format. Know all 10 shortlisted players from New Zealand with some key players to watch for.
IPL 2023: New Zealand Shortlisted Players List With Their Base Price
| Full name | Specialism | Base Price (INR Lakh) |
| Kane Williamson | BATSMAN | 200 |
| Adam Milne | BOWLER | 200 |
| Daryl Mitchell | ALL-ROUNDER | 100 |
| Jimmy Neesham | ALL-ROUNDER | 200 |
| Kyle Jamieson | BOWLER | 100 |
| Tom Latham | WICKETKEEPER | 100 |
| Ish Sodhi | BOWLER | 75 |
| Michael Bracewell | ALL-ROUNDER | 100 |
| Scott Kuggeleijn | ALL-ROUNDER | 50 |
| Matt Henry | BOWLER | 100 |
IPL 2023 Auction: 3 New Zealand Players To Watch For
Kane Williamson
Sunrisers Hyderabad has released Kane Williamson, New Zealand’s most successful captain, ahead of the IPL 2023 mini auction. Kane’s performance in the previous season of the Indian Premier League was very outstanding, as he made 216 runs in 13 matches. Williamson scored 1667 runs with a strike rate of 126.03 in 76 matches in the IPL.
Adam Milne
Adam Milne was one of eight players released by the Chennai Super Kings during the IPL 2023 retention window. Milne was picked up for 1.90 crores in the IPL 2022 mega auction. He has only played 40 ODIs and 33 T20Is for New Zealand. He can lead the pace attack for any team who will sign him during the IPL 2023 auction.
Ish Sodhi
Ish Sodhi has a track record of success playing for New Zealand in T20 tournaments. He has played in 88 T20Is and claimed 111 victims at an 8.03 economy rate. In the middle of the innings, the 30-year-old has been deployed as a wicket-taking option and has consistently produced results.
Also Read: IPL 2023: Who Will Be SRH New Captain, 3 Players To Replace Kane Williamson
