IPL 2022 Auction: Prasidh Krishna goes to RR
What's the story
The Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022 mega auction on Saturday saw Indian pacer Prasidh Krishna be bought by Rajasthan Royals. The Royals spent Rs. 10 crore for the services of Prasidh. Prasidh was earlier released by Kolkata Knight Riders. He will aim to show his pedigree after a good outing for India in the ODI series versus West Indies.
ODI series
Prasidh bagged nine wickets versus WI
Prasidh was superb for Team India in the recently concluded ODI series versus the West Indies. He claimed a total of nine wickets. In the first ODI, he took 2/29 and then followed it up with a defining spell of 4/12. In the third ODI, he claimed three scalps for 27 runs. Prasidh's economy rate stood out as he hardly set a foot wrong.
Twitter Post
Prasidh bought by RR
Pacer @prasidh43 is SOLD to @rajasthanroyals for INR 10 crore 💰😎👌#TATAIPLAuction @TataCompanies
— IndianPremierLeague (@IPL) February 12, 2022
Career
A look at Prasidh's career stats
In seven ODI games, Prasidh has claimed 18 wickets at 16.72. In nine FC matches, he has 34 scalps at 20.26. He has one five-wicket haul. In 57 List A matches, he has taken 102 wickets with the best of 6/33. He has an average of 22.00. In 54 T20s, he has taken 48 scalps at 34.83.