IPL 2019: 5 batsmen who could win the Orange Cap this year

4) Chris Lynn

Chris Lynn

The Australian is one of the most destructive batsmen in world cricket, and he is a huge asset to the Kolkata Knight Riders. Lynn is KKR's most expensive foreign player, having been purchased for Rs. 9.6 crore. He opens the innings for KKR and he can dismantle any bowling attack on his day.

Lynn was signed by the KKR in 2014, and he has played a pivotal role in their batting ever since. He played the whole tournament last season, but struggled with a minor shoulder injury. However, he is expected to be fully fit next season.

The right-handed opener has played a total of 28 IPL matches, and he has scored 875 matches at an average of 35.

3) Rishabh Pant

Rishabh Pant

The southpaw had an astonishing season in 2018 and he will be determined to continue his batting form next season.

Pant's performance last season helped him to secure a place in India's Test and ODI squads. He was one of three players who was retained by the Delhi franchise ahead of the 2018 auction.

Pant was the second highest run-scorer last season, and he fell just short of winning the Orange Cap. He scored 684 runs at an impressive average of 52.61, including an unbeaten 128 off 63 balls against Surisers Hyderabad, which is the highest individual score by an Indian in the IPL.