IPL Auction 2018: 5 players who impressed in Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy and can fetch big bids

The Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy was rescheduled to give players a chance to showcase their talent right before the Indian Premier League auction. A lot of players had the chance to impress the various IPL franchises and register their name in the auction list.

On that note, let us take a look at five players who impressed in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy and therefore might fetch big bids in the upcoming auction.

#5 Dhruv Shorey (Delhi)

With a century in the Ranji Trophy final, Dhruv Shorey made a name for himself. Shorey has scored 270 runs in 6 innings of the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy tournament, with an average of 70.50 and a strike rate of 141.

Shorey led Delhi to two successful run-chases in the tournament and this will be his first appearance in the Indian Premier League auction.

#4 Karun Nair (Karnataka)

The flamboyant batsman has been impressive in domestic cricket in recent times. Karun Nair has been in and out of the Indian Test side but his recent heroics in the Syed Mushtaq Ali should be enough to ensure him a spot in one of the franchises in the Indian Premier League.

Nair was the skipper of Karnataka in the tournament and scored 379 runs in 9 innings at an average of 42.11. Nair has improved his ability to hit the ball, striking at 173.85 in the tournament. Karun will be a player to watch out for in the auction.

#3 Shreevats Goswami (Bengal)

Bengal wicketkeeper Shreevats Goswami has been wonderful with the bat this season. Goswami scored 373 runs at an average of 53.28 with a splendid strike rate of 151.62.

The franchises may look to invest in the 28-year-old as he can keep and also open the innings.

#2 Deepak Chahar (Rajasthan)

The most impressive bowler in the tournament, Deepak Chahar provided Rajasthan with the breakthroughs at the most crucial of times. Chahar picked up 19 wickets in 9 games of the tournament including a five-wicket haul against Karnataka.

Chahar is a wicket-taker but bowled extremely economically in the Syed Mushtaq Ali tournament, boasting an economy of 5.58 in the tournament so far. The lanky pacer will feature in today's final against Delhi and hope to lead his side to glory.

#1 Kedar Devdhar (Baroda)

Baroda's wicket-keeper batsman Kedar Devdhar proved to be a valuable asset for his side in the ongoing tournament.

Devdhar scored 411 runs in 8 innings at an average of 58.71, with a strike rate of 137. Devdhar opened the batting for Baroda and was tasked with the job of anchoring the innings for the most part.

A few franchises will have their eyes set on the 28-year-old who can take up the wicket-keeping duties as well.