IPL 2019: 5 players who have disappointed the most

The 2019 edition of the Indian Premier League has become the toast of the nation and has become a household name on the lips of every cricket fan. We have come across lightning centuries, nail-biting chases, mammoth totals, rapid singles, quickfire cameos, stylish boundaries, electric fielding, perfect leadership skills and packed stadiums so far this season.

Almost all the teams have played a minimum of 4 matches each and have garnered various results. As always, Chennai Super Kings are leading the table with an unbeaten run of form. Kings XI Punjab, Sunrisers Hyderabad, and Kolkata Knight Riders have just lost a solitary match and have been in fine form. While Delhi Capitals had a topsy turvy season so far, the likes of Mumbai Indians, Royal Challengers Bangalore, and Rajasthan Royals have faltered the most.

While most of the players have proved to be game-changers for their respective franchises, some of them have failed to live up to the expectations. Here, we take a look at the players who have disappointed the most.

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#5 Shimron Hetmyer

A lot was expected from the 22-year-old sensation Shimron Hetmyer as he had ripped apart the Indian bowlers during the series against India. He was expected to anchor the innings during the middle overs and provide stability to the line-up.

However, Hetmyer has completely looked off color and his performances have been less than satisfactory. In the 4 matches he has featured for Royal Challengers Bangalore so far, he has just managed 15 runs at an average of 3.75 and strike-rate of 57.69. Added to his woes, he has only scored a single boundary so far and could be axed in favor of Colin de Grandhomme.

Hetmyer has completely failed to make a mark and his place in the XI remains in a cloud of uncertainty.

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#4 Jaydev Unadkat

Jaydev Unadkat, the left-arm fast bowler from Saurashtra has clearly been one of the weakest links in Rajasthan Royals' bowling department. After being bought back by RR for a hefty sum of 8.40 crores, Unadkat has failed to replicate his past success and live up to the expectations. His deceptive slower balls and tight yorkers have become a thing of the past.

In the 3 matches he has featured so far this season, he has given away as much as 124 runs at a very poor economy rate of 12.40 with just 2 wickets to his name. Despite being labeled as a death over specialist, he has been hammered away for runs. He currently holds an unwanted record of bowling the third-most expensive 20th over in IPL history (28 runs).

Jaydev Unadkat quickly needs to get back into his rhythm and try to replicate his stellar form.

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#3 Kieron Pollard

Kieron Pollard's performance in the Indian Premier League has seen a steep decline over the years. Kieron Pollard has failed to justify the faith of the Mumbai Indians team management this season and has not done any justice to his massive price tag. Moreover, he has simply been one of the biggest flops for Mumbai Indians this season.

He has played in all three games so far and has scored mere 33 runs at an average of 11 and a strike-rate of 117.85. Added to that, he has not bowled a single over since the last two seasons and has scarcely made contributions. Despite having a dismal campaign last season where he scored 133 runs from 9 games, Mumbai Indians bought him back for a sum of 5.40 crores.

It is high time that Kieron Pollard returns to form and help Mumbai Indians get back to winning ways.

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#2 Chris Lynn

Chris Lynn has failed to provide quick starts at the top of the order.

Chris Lynn, the 28-year-old Australian batsman was expected to provide blitzkrieg starts and aid Sunil Narine at the other end as an opener. But, he has not been in the scheme of things lately and has never looked the same after his return from shoulder injury.

Despite getting good starts, he has failed to capitalize on it and has got out cheaply on several occasions. He has just 37 runs to his name from 3 matches with a high score of 20 at an average of 12.33 and strike-rate of 94.87.

His ability to clear the ropes at will and take quick singles has completely faded away. He has not been at his best in the field as well dropping quite a few catches. The swashbuckling opener needs to get back into the groove and steady the innings.

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#1 Ambati Rayudu

Ambati Rayudu scored 602 runs for Chennai Super Kings last season.

After playing a decisive role in Chennai Super Kings' title victory last season scoring mammoth 602 runs at a jaw-dropping average of 43, Ambati Rayudu is yet to find form and has failed to provide explosive starts at the top of the order this season.

He has only 34 runs to his name from 3 matches at a poor strike-rate of 61.81 and average of 11.33. He has wasted a lot of balls to settle himself at the crease and has never managed to get going.

Also, it is mandatory for Ambati Rayudu to get back into form quickly so as to be in the contention for the No.4 spot in the Indian team. Though Chennai Super Kings are comfortably placed at the top of the table, Ambati Rayudu's form remains a major cause of concern.

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