IPL 2022 Auction: Liam Livingstone sold to PBKS
Liam Livingstone has been bought by Punjab Kings after an intense bidding war on Sunday in the IPL 2022 mega auction. The Kings spent a whopping Rs. 11.50 crore for the services of the player. The big-hitting batter was released by RR earlier. Livingstone will need to justify himself in the IPL 2022 season. He has a crucial phase ahead of him.
Livingstone's IPL stats
In nine IPL matches, Livingstone has scored 113 runs at 14.12. He has the best score of 44. He made his IPL debut in 2019, scoring 71 runs before managing just 42 last season. He has a strike rate of 126.96.
Can Livingstone be a success?
Despite poor IPL numbers, Livingstone was in demand as the likes of KKR, PBKS, and Gujarat Titans bid heavily. He is seen as someone who can change matches given his big-hitting prowess and experience on the pitch. He has a lot of T20 matches under his belt. It remains to be seen if the player can justify his price tag.
Livingstone's overall T20 numbers
In 164 T20 matches, Livingstone has racked up a total of 4,095 runs at 29.04. He has slammed two centuries and 23 fifties. He has a strike rate of 144.49. His highest score in T20 cricket is 103.
