With teams opting to use makeshift wicket-keepers who can get the job done with the bat, the role of the wicket-keeper has certainly changed in the shortest format of the game. Teams like Royal Challengers Bangalore and Gujarat Lions have even managed to have two wicket-keeper batsmen per side giving them options to choose from. So whom should you have in your fantasy team from this bunch for the playoffs? Here’s an analysis:
AB de Villiers
Without a doubt, AB makes the cut! Royal Challengers Banglore have preferred to use KL Rahul as their wicket keeper but AB will always be ready to take over the gloves if needed. He has scored more than 600 runs in this year’s edition by batting at number three and could absolutely destroy your fantasy team if you don’t pick him.
Let me give you a gentle reminder of what he did against the same opposition he is going to face in the first qualifier when the two sides met at the same venue a few days ago. He remained unbeaten on 129 and put up more than 200 with Virat Kohli. There you go! Given his prowess, a repeat cannot be entirely ruled out.
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Lokesh Rahul
This is the tournament KL Rahul badly needed to showcase the world that he is more than just a Test cricketer. This was his breakthrough tournament in terms of T20 cricket is concerned and surely now the selectors will look at him as a limited overs prospect.
He has scored 386 runs at a stunning strike rate of 146 in this tournament and like he showed against the Delhi Daredevils in the final league game, he is always ready to step up if the big funs fail. And at just 4500 rupees, Rahul is one of the cheapest players in the competition which gives users another reason to choose him without second thoughts.
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Robin Uthappa
Robin Uthappa began the tournament in fine fashion but towards the end it looked like he was fizzling out. In his side’s last game though against the Sunrisers, he yet again showcased his skills even though it was just a short cameo. He will now be more determined to help his team out in the eliminator clash against the same opposition.
Picking Uthappa in a fantasy is a must as he has the ability to decimate any bowling attack on his day. He has wicket-keeping abilities have improved a bit as well as each season progresses. The 30-year-old has so far scored 383 runs in this year’s edition at a strike rate of almost 136.
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Dinesh Karthik
Dinesh Karthik began the tournament with a bang similar to Robin Uthappa but he hasn’t been amongst the runs off late. But that is largely due to the fact that his side’s top order has started to deliver yet again. Karthik isn’t considered a fancy wicket-keeper batsman but he has still managed to get the job done this season for his new franchise.
He is certainly an option to consider when the Lions are playing since he is their most dependable batsman if the big hitters at the top fail to deliver. He has scored 283 runs this season at a strike rate of 130. Karthik also costs only 6500 rupees compared to the heavyweights who will cost you more. Considering his prowess against the spinners, Yuzvendra Chahal and Iqbal Abdullah better watch out!
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Naman Ojha
This option could surprise a few since Naman Ojha hasn’t exactly set the stage on fire this season. He has been good behind the stumps, something he is always renowned for but with the bat, he hasn’t had chances to showcase his skills. In 14 matches, he has faced only 117 balls which is just an average of 8 to 9 deliveries per match. But the reason why he can be considered now for your fantasy team is because of the promotion he recently received in the batting order.
In SRH’s last league game, he was sent in at number three and had an outing to forget. But we have seen him in the past that he can be destructive with the willow at the top of the order. So the experiment might not be an one-off and we could see him at number three yet again. This time though, he would look to make amends. He also costs only 5000 rupees.
DISCLAIMER: The article just contains suggestions and Sportskeeda are not responsible or liable for the outcome.
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