The franchises buy the players in IPL auctions based on their past performances both in domestic and international cricket particularly in the shorter versions of the game. As they passed does not guarantee the future. The IPL 2018 has seen superb performances from experienced players which have stood out.
Here are the biggest flops from IPL 2018
Similarly, there are some players who had a big name and also won a fortune in the auction, but by the end of round robin matches, few of them like failed to live up to their reputation.
Top 8 Performances from the league stages in IPL 2018
Here we look at 5 Super Hits Performers of IPL 2018:
- Kane Williamson
Kane Williamson was bought by Sunrisers Hyderabad for INR 3 Crores. After David Warner stepped down from captaincy he was named as the captain. His potentials as a test batsman were known but the captaincy material in him was put to test. While he lived up to his reputation as a batsman in the shorter versions also, surprisingly he proved to be a better leader in taking his team to the playoff stage.
In the 14 matches so far, the New Zealand captain Williamson has scored 661 runs at an outstanding average of 60.09 with the best score of 84 and at a healthy strike rate of 143.07 which is very rare from a test batsman. He has been the most consistent batsman and is 2nd in the list of leading runs scorer.
Coming at number 3, Kane Williamson scored 8 half centuries. As a captain, he made good bowling changes and led the batting from the front. In the fielding also, he demonstrated agility and proved that his hands were safe in catching, making youngsters in his team like Rashid Khan, Manish Pandey to emulate him. Kane Williamson would continue his impressive batting and will become the Orange cap holder as Rishabh Pant’s opportunities have come to end.
- KL Rahul
Talented right-handed Indian test batsman from Karnataka was the best performer for Kings XI Punjab in this year’s IPL. In the 14 matches, KL Rahul played innovative strokes to score 659 runs with an average of 54.91 and improved his strike rate of 158.41. He was the mainstay of Kings XI Punjab batting and being an opener had the best opportunity to make a mark.
He hit 6 half centuries and had the best score of 95* which could not help Kings XI Punjab qualify for the playoff stage. It was an amazing tournament for KL Rahul who finished the tournament as 3rd leading runs scorer in IPL 2018.
- Andrew Tye
Andrew Tye the pace bowler from Australia was bought by Kings XI Punjab franchise for INR 7.20 Crores based on his 2017 performance for Gujarat Lions. Andrew Tye is leading wicket-taker of IPL 2018 with 24 wickets from 14 matches.
He picked 4 wickets in an innings three times with an economy of 8.00 runs per over. His best figures in the tournament were 4/16. Despite his superb bowling performances and KL Rahul batting heroics, Kings XI Punjab could not reach the playoff stage, making it clear cricket is a team game, a few individual performances can’t win the tournament.
The Indian speed sensation Umesh Yadav was bought by Royal Challengers Bangalore for INR 4.20 Crores. He was superb with the new ball taking wickets and putting pressure on the opposition batsmen.
In the 14 matches he played in this tournament, Umesh Yadav picked 20 wickets with an economy of 7.86 runs per over. His best figures in the tournament were 3/23. Umesh Yadav finished the tournament as 2nd leading wicket-taker behind Andrew Tye. He bowled with pace and was one of the positives for Royal Challengers Bangalore in a disappointing season.
Rishabh Pant the only retained player by Delhi Daredevils franchise proved that his retention was a right decision. He was one of three consistent batsmen for DD. He finished with 684 runs in 14 matches with an average of 52.61. His batting was outstanding in almost every innings.
The stylish left-handed batsman played the best knock of VIVO IPL 2018 scoring 128* against Sunrisers Hyderabad. He scored 1 century and 5 half-centuries. Despite his superb performances, Delhi Daredevils finished last on the points table.