Published 14:22 IST, November 21st 2019

IPL Auction 2020: Where can Chris Lynn go next after being released by KKR?

Now that KKR have released Chris Lynn, which team will be able to grab the explosive Australian at the upcoming IPL Auction. Read further to know more.

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Chris Lynn was easily one of most unexpected releases before IPL Auction 2020. Lynn almost seemed inseparable from KKR after his vital contributions at top of order in last two seasons. w that Chris Lynn's six-year-long association with Knight Riders has come to an end, let us take a look at three teams who could put Australian to very good use.

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IPL Auction: Kings XI Punjab

A team which was once torious for being dominated by Australians can do very well with Lynn on its side. After Ashwin's departure, Kings XI need a skipper and an experienced player who brings value to side. t only can Chris Lynn bring his explosive prowess to KXIP camp but he can also lead Kings XI just like he leads Brisbane Heat in Big Bash. Kings XI can definitely get Lynn if y want to because y can easily outbid anyone with ir deep pockets. How deep, you wonder? ₹42.70 crores deep.

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IPL Auction: Royal Challengers Bangalore

Just like Kings XI, RCB will be looking to finally win an IPL in 2020. Chris Lynn may be team's key to doing just that. RCB is a team that is torious for being very heavily loaded in batting department and Lynn could give ir batting explosiveness that it has lacked after Chris Gayle's departure. RCB also have multiple slots open since y only have two overseas players at this point. Lynn could open with Kohli and provide team with some great starts.

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IPL Auction: Mumbai Indians

Mumbai Indians already have a pretty well-settled side but with Lynn's arrival, y can really bolster ir opening stands. Quinton de Kock and Chris Lynn could make a lethal opening pair and provide MI with some explosive opening stands. Rohit Sharma's versatility can help MI as innings can easily transition with Rohit at number three and Suryakumar Yadav or Ishan Kishan at four with Pandya and Pollard coming in later.

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11:04 IST, November 21st 2019