IPL 2019: Opinion - One benched player from each team who should be in the playing XI

#2 Kolkata Knight Riders - Sandeep Warrier

Sandeep has played for RCB in the IPL

The Kolkata Knight Riders' pace bowlers haven't had the desired impact up till now in this edition of the IPL. Neither Lockie Ferguson nor Prasidh Krishna have done a good job and hence, Sandeep Warrier, a replacement signing for Kamlesh Nagarkoti must be brought into the side.

He is a very experienced T20 bowler and has played in the IPL before. He has been a great player in the domestic circuit and KKR must consider bringing him in due to Krishna's poor form so far. He has picked up only 2 wickets from 8 games and this desperately calls for a change which KKR need to make.

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#1 Chennai Super Kings - Sam Billings

Sam Billings won CSK the game vs KKR last season

The Chennai Super Kings' openers haven't fired this season and their slow starts have meant that their middle order is constantly under pressure. Ambati Rayudu has already been pushed lower down the order in order to get things right but the opening pair has still faltered this season.

CSK must consider bringing in Sam Billings to strengthen the middle order and push Rayudu back up the order. Billings is a very clever player and can be very useful during chases. His innovation and big-hitting abilities can take some pressure off MS Dhoni and Kedar Jadhav who have worked very hard to ensure that the team has crossed the line. He has also opened the batting playing in England and CSK need to take a risk if they want to get the desired results from their players.

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