IPL 2019: 4 players who can win the Emerging Player Award this season

The biggest league in the world is set to begin on 23rd March when CSK take on RCB. This season promises to bring more thrill and excitement than ever before. For the first time, it will serve one more purpose, that is, fixing the national squads for the upcoming world cup. Therefore, it provides an opportunity for every aspirant to perform and knock the doors for selection

IPL has served as the biggest platform for the youngsters to showcase their talent in front of the world. Every year, the Emerging Player Award is given to the player, who serves as the biggest challenger to the senior players. The criteria to win this award are as follows:

1. Born after 1st April 1994
2. Played less than 5 test matches
3. Played in less than 25 IPL matches (as of the start of the season)
4. Not previously won this award

The latest winner of this award was Rishabh Pant, who won it in 2018 for his 684 runs and being second on the list of top run getters. Over the last one year, many more such talents have emerged. Let us take a look at the players, who can win this award in the 2019 edition.

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#4 Jofra Archer

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Bowling constanly at 140+ clicks and that too with at a perfect line and length is what makes this player special. Jofra Archer was the find of Rajasthan Royals in 2018, where he took 15 wickets from just 10 games.

At a time when Rajasthan was struglling to conatain runs during death overs, it was he who came to the fore and helped them. If he continues to perform in the same manner in IPL 2019 as well, it won't be a surprise if he becomes the second foreigner after Mustafizur Rahman to win this award.

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#3 Mayank Markande (Mumbai Indians)

Mayank Markande

Mayank Markande had a fabulous outing in IPL 2018, where he took 15 wickets from 14 games. He could have won this award in that season only, but his inconsistency and loss of form prevented him from doing so.

Markande, who had taken seven wickets from the first two matches, could manage only eight wickets from the next 12. However, he got back to form and made his debut for the Indian team as well. He picked up 17 matches from 3 matches in the Ranji Trophy. He impressed everyone with his good bowling in the recent Emerging Players' Asia Cup as well.

Mumbai Indians could not get going in IPL 2018. A lot will depend on this young leggie if they want a change in their fortunes in 2019. He will again be the frontline spinner for the team, and thus, will carry a lot of expectations with him.

#2 Shubman Gill

Shubhman Gill

Shubman Gill shot to fame with 418 runs in the 2018 ICC Under 19 World Cup. He won the ‘Player of the Tournament’ title for his fabulous outing. He was picked up by KKR for ₹1.8 crore. He could not have a very successful season, as he was made to bat down the order in the star-studded batting heavy KKR side. He scored 203 runs in 13 matches that he played.

He recently made his debut for India against New Zealand. He played two matches but could score only 16 runs. However, we can't ignore that even Rohit Sharma, Shikhar Dhawan, and MS Dhoni had failed in both the matches.

However, he has improved a lot, and it won't be a surprise if he is given more chances. If he manages to get his rhythm going, then it might be difficult to stop him from winning the award. With the World Cup in the mind, this must be the best and the last opportunity to prove himself.

#1 Prithvi Shaw (Delhi Capitals)

Prithvi Shaw

Prithvi Shaw is undoubtedly the best of the young talents that India has produced. At 19, he already has numerous records to his name. His talent came to the fore during Under 19 World Cup, when he scored 261 runs in 6 matches at an average of 65.25.

He was picked up by Delhi Daredevils (now Capitals) for the 2018 season. He scored 245 runs in 9 matches, at an impressive strike rate of 153.12. He was drafted into the Indian team for West Indies tour. He scored 237 runs in 3 innings, including one century.

He will be playing for the same franchise in 2019 as well. As he has played only nine matches in his IPL career, he will still be in contention to win the Emerging Player's Award. It will be no surprise if he wins this award in this season.