2018 Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy: 5 players to watch out for

Krunal Pandya

Ever since his IPL debut, Krunal Pandya has been making his performances count for Mumbai Indians. Krunal is one of the crucial members of the IPL champions and has contributed towards the team's success with both bat and ball.

In the 25 matches he has played so far, Krunal, who was not retained by his team ahead of 2018 IPL, has scored 480 runs at an average of 37 with a strike-rate of 159. With the ball, he has taken 16 wickets at an average of 32, but has done well to keep the opposition batsmen at bay by conceding just 7.15 runs per over.

With the IPL auction around the corner, Krunal is expected to fetch a huge amount. A good performance in the Syed Mushtaq Ali will improve his chances of getting sold for a high price. After missing the first-class season, Krunal will look to make amends with both bat and ball in the T20 tournament.