Starc will pick up 30 wickets in the IPL, says Smith

The eyes of Indian Premier League (IPL) spectators will be on Mitchell Starc. This time, Starc has been acquired for the highest price ever in the IPL. Another Australian, Steve Smith, has predicted about Starc. Smith, who is also part of the commentary panel for the 2024 IPL, has forecasted that Starc will take 30 wickets throughout the tournament.

The 17th season of the IPL begins today. The new season will kick off with a match between Chennai Super Kings and Royal Challengers Bangalore. Excitement among the IPL fans is always high. The IPL holds a special significance this time as it comes right after the conclusion of the T20 World Cup.

Starc, the talked-about cricketer! When the auction was going on last year, Kolkata Knight Riders bought Starc for INR 24.75 crores, making him the most expensive player of the season. Smith has commented on Starc's situation. It is possible that Starc will bowl with new balls and in death overs, where he will have a good chance of taking wickets. So, I'll say he'll take 30 wickets.

Among the bowlers who have taken the most wickets in a single season of the IPL are Harshal Patel and Dwayne Bravo. Bravo took 32 wickets in 2013, and Patel took 32 wickets in 2021. Then there is Kagiso Rabada, who took 30 wickets in the 2020 IPL.

Before Starc, he played for Royal Challengers Bangalore in 2014 and 2015 IPL seasons. He took 34 wickets in two seasons. Then in 2018, Kolkata bought him, but due to injury, he couldn't play the season.