Five players Delhi Daredevils should get in the IPL trade

Delhi Daredevils are one of the perennial under-performing sides in the IPL. After having an impressive and terrific start to the IPL, they lost their way in the middle and haven't able to finish in any of the top four positions since the 2012 edition of the IPL.

In spite of having a star-studded line-up last season that included the likes of Glenn Maxwell, Rishabh Pant, Gautam Gambhir and Trent Boult, they failed to get going due to the lack of a perfect leader and their inability to form a strong line-up.

However, they can change their fortunes next season through the trading window. In this process, Delhi Daredevils can let go of their under-performing cricketers to other franchises and can also acquire players who are released by other franchises.

Here, we take a look at the players who Delhi Daredevils should get in the IPL trade so as to claim their maiden IPL trophy.

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#5 Manoj Tiwary

Manoj Tiwary

Manoj Tiwary, the seasoned campaigner from West Bengal might be the perfect player to fill the voids of Delhi Daredevils' middle-order batting. He has been in the domestic circuit for over 14 years now and has missed just one IPL season.

He can provide stability to the middle-order and also has the ability to stay in the crease for a long time. Though he may not be the player who can hit sixes at will, he can surely rotate the strike constantly and can prove to be a reliable finisher.

Tiwary's determined effort in the field has also changed the course of the game on numerous occasions. He has also been in great form for West Bengal at the Vijay Hazare Trophy. His scores from last 5 innings read 34,56*,60*,69 and 47. He might most probably be released by Kings XI Punjab as he got very little match-time to prove his mettle.

Delhi Daredevils should look to rope in Manoj Tiwary for a third spell and also solidify Delhi's middle-order batting.

#4 Sam Billings

Sam Billings

Sam Billings has clearly been one of the most underrated stars in T20 leagues across the world. Despite playing several match-winning knocks for Delhi Daredevils, he was released by the franchise for the 11th edition of the IPL.

Regardless of his form in the recent past, Sam Billings can play a major role for Delhi Daredevils in the 2019 edition of the IPL. Billings offers Delhi Daredevils plenty of advantages as he is a dependable wicket-keeper, an aggressive batsman who can play big shots at will and an energetic and reliable fielder.

Sam Billings can change the course of the game when he is at his best. He has proved his mettle in crunch situations on numerous occasions for England. Billings can also be a like-to-like replacement for misfiring Glenn Maxwell, who had failed to justify his massive price tag.

Delhi Daredevils should try their level best to acquire Sam Billings in the IPL trade.

#3 Manan Vohra

Manan Vohra

Manan Vohra, the opening batsman from Punjab has still not established himself as an aggressive opener. However, we have witnessed glimpses of his outstanding talent in the IPL wherein he had played fearlessly and has provided explosive starts at the top of the order.

He has racked up consistent performances in the domestic circuit and has a jaw-dropping strike rate of 131.77 in the IPL. If Manan Vohra manages to stay in the crease for more than five overs, we can expect him to go berserk and blitzkrieg for the next 15 overs. Such is the transition of Manan Vohra after the first five overs.

Delhi Daredevils lacked a reliable and consistent opener last season to support Prithvi Shaw last season in spite of having the likes of Colin Munro, Gautam Gambhir and Jason Roy. If they manage to rope in Manan Vohra during the IPL trade, their quest for a solid opener to assist Prithvi Shaw might finally come to an end. Having Manan Vohra in the lineup will not take up a foreign slot as well.

#2 Jaydev Unadkat

Jaydev Unadkat

Jaydev Unadkat, the left-arm-speedster should undoubtedly be roped in by Delhi Daredevils at any cost. Being the costliest Indian buy at the last auction, Jaydev Unadkat might be the quintessential player to fill the big boots left by Zaheer Khan in the Delhi Daredevils set-up.

He can prove to be a complete game-changer with his varieties in his place and his ability to regularly bowl above 140kph, which is a rarity for Indian bowlers. His expertise in bowling sharp and moving the ball off the pitch has left most batsman clueless. Most batsmen in world cricket have been victims of his deadly short balls and his brutal yorkers.

Delhi Daredevils want of a secondary seamer last time around plagued their form for the most part of the season. However, if they manage to sign Jaydev Unadkat, the bowling combination of Jaydev Unadkat along with Trent Boult and Kagiso Rabada could work wonders for the team.

#1 Kieron Pollard

Kieron Pollard

Kieron Pollard, the destructive all-rounder has become a household in T20 leagues across the world. Pollard is clearly the player who could hand Delhi Daredevils their first ever IPL victory.

Pollard is one of the hardest hitters of the cricket ball in the world and can be a complete match-winner. He is widely known for his destructive hitting, the knack of taking wickets and his flawless commitment on the field. Several cricketers have fallen prey to his deceptive slower balls and leg-cutters.

Delhi Daredevils never really had a dependable all-rounder last time around in their ranks and were forced to persist with under-performers, Daniel Christian and Glenn Maxwell. Maxwell's form was a major cause of concern and they never managed to find a replacement last season. However, Pollard can be the ideal replacement for Maxwell and Christian as he offers a complete package.

Having played a vital role in Mumbai's successful run over the years with the bat and ball, Delhi Daredevils would badly want to avail the services of Kieron Pollard.