IPL 2020 has given cricket enthusiasts non-stop action in the last month and a half. We have seen manifold new talents rub shoulders with some of the best players in the world. The tournament is now approaching its business end as teams are battling it out to qualify for the playoffs.
With every IPL season, several new stars declare their arrival and fascinate everyone with their performances. IPL 2020 has not been different as several uncapped India players have now become a household name. These players have held their own and played an essential role in the success of their respective side.
In this feature, we look ahead at the 5 top finds of the IPL 2020 season. 5 players who have made everyone take notice and enhanced their reputation in the cricketing world. It’s a difficult task to pick just 5 as the league is rich with outstanding new talents that have mesmerised everyone with their skills.
Here are the Top 5 Finds Of IPL 2020
5. Ravi Bishnoi
In the season built up a lot of talks was regarding the exciting Ravi Bishnoi. The leg-spinner had made the ball talk in the U-19 world cup earlier this year and Kings XI Punjab grabbed him in the IPL auction. Now it will be fair to say that Bishnoi is a sure shot future India player.
He has been a requisite cog for KXIP this season and has emerged as one of the top finds of IPL 2020. The thing that makes Bishnoi successful is his ability to pick big wickets of the opposite side when the game is drifting away from his side. Whenever skipper KL Rahul has trusted him to provide breakthroughs, Bishnoi has put his hand up and unleashed his bag full of tricks.
Even at the age of just 20, Bishnoi has immense control over his stock ball the traditional leggie and also his variation the ‘googly’. The name Ravi Bishnoi will be heard for several years as he is suspected to pick loads of wickets in the future.
Ravi Bishnoi in IPL 2020
12 Matches, 12 Wickets, Average 25.83, Economy 7.20, Best 3/29
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4. Rahul Tewatia
Rajasthan Royals have the likes of Steve Smith, Jos Buttler and Ben Stokes in their ranks but this IPL season has belonged to the irresistible Rahul Tewatia. The batting all-rounder has single handily take his side home in some miraculous run chases. As a result, Royals are still in with an outside chance to advance further in the competition.
The 27-year-old from Haryana has always saved his best for the pressure situations. More than his batting it’s his temperament which has separated him from the rest. Back against the walls, required rate zooming above still Tewatia has taken his side over the line and made the headlines this season.
On top that his left-arm spin to has been handy in the UAE and he explained that he can contribute with both bat and ball. The highlight of the season has been his barrage of sixes against Sheldon Cottrell at Sharjah and when he reverse swept Rashid Khan for 3 consecutive fours and dramatically won both matches. Rahul Tewatia has been the comeback king for the Royals this season and undoubtedly one of the finds of IPL 2020.
Rahul Tewatia in IPL 2020
12 matches, 224 Runs, Average 44.80, Strike Rate 143.8, Wickets 7
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3. T Natrajan
It has been a standout season for Sunrisers Hyderabad fast bowler T Natrajan. The left-arm seamer immediately made an impact since becoming part of the SRH side this season. His great strength this season has been to execute picture perfect yorkers and brilliantly bowl the crunch overs at the end of an inning.
In the early part of the season, SRH lacked a bowler who could be their banker at the death in place of Bhuvneshwar Kumar. Natrajan proved to be just that and his contribution with the ball helped his side win must-win matches to enter the playoffs. Very rarely this season Natrajan has missed his mark and showed exceptional temperament in IPL 2020.
Come to the playoffs he will be an integral part of SRH and if he is able to continue his brilliant exhibition of fast bowling his side might just win their second IPL title.
T Natrajan In IPL 2020
14 Matches, 14 Wickets, Economy 8, Best 2-24
2. Varun Chakravarthy
If there’s one player that has benefitted the most from ongoing IPL 2020 it has to be Varun Chakravarthy. The KKR spinner impressed in every match that he bowler and picked big wickets when the match got tight. Even the Indian selectors were impressed by Chakravarthy and picked him in the T20 squad of Indian for the Australia tour.
Chakravarthy was at attacking option for KKR in all stages of the match. The spinner is extremely versatile as a spinner who can bowl economical overs at any given time. He even overshadowed the likes of Sunil Narine and Kuldeep Yadav in what turned out to be a dream season for him. Chakravarthy ended IPL as the leading wicket-taker for KKR this season.
Varun Chakravarthy In IPL 2020
13 Matches, 17 Wickets, Economy 6.84, Best 5-20
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1. Devdutt Padikkal
You know when a batsman is a star in the making when he has held his own with Ab de Villiers and Virat Kohli in the line-up. The best find of the season has to be the elegant batting mainstay for RCB this season Devdutt Padikkal.
The 20-year-old has performed consistently this season and is one of the prominent reasons why Royal Challengers Bangalore have emerged as one of the top contenders. The thing with Padikkal is that even very early in his career he looks a complete package who has both the power and touch game.
At the top of the order, he has taken advantage of the fielding restriction and given RCB a flying start. Whereas during the middle overs he has shown the ability to build an inning by rotating the strike and running hard between the wickets. If you take Padikkal out of the RCB this year the side will look less potent.
He is also a major contender to win the award for the emerging player of the season as he is only the second uncapped India player in IPL history to score 400 runs. A touch of Yuvraj Singh and Sourav Ganguly is also spotted when he bats which holds well for the future and hopefully he continues to prosper in IPL.
Devdutt Padikkal in IPL 2020
12 Matches, 417 Runs, Strike Rate 128.7, Average 35, Best 74
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