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With the IPL 2019 getting into its concluding stages, it is important to assess the performance of various teams and players. Every cricketer is definitely striving hard to satisfy the owners and the fans in this marquee T20 tournament.
With the season becoming twelve years old, there are several cricketers like Mahendra Singh Dhoni and Suresh Raina, Virat Kohli and AB De Villiers, David Warner, Rohit Sharma and Kieron Pollard, who have served their respective franchises with commendable performances across several seasons. They have instilled a lot of faith among their fans and the crowd has always gone berserk chanting the names of these cricketers.
With each passing season, the popularity of IPL has certainly grew stronger and wider. There is mounting pressure on every cricketer to perform. After all, the owners have shelled out their hard earned money in order to pick these players. They would be hoping that these players perform well and clinch the title for their franchise.
This article highlights the performance eight cricketers, one from each franchise who had an excellent debut season.
#1 Navdeep Saini (Royal Challengers Bangalore)
The 26 year old fast bowler from Delhi has created a lot of buzz around the world. He is consistently clocking 145 kmph and has provided crucial breakthroughs for RCB.
Navdeep Saini had a forgettable debut where RCB were bundled out for just 70 against Chennai. But as the tournament progressed, he kept steaming in and bowled his heart out. He is part of the four pronged pace attack that would assist the Indian batsmen at the World Cup.
One would definitely hope that he plays for India.
Matches: 13, wickets: 11, Average: 36.09, Strike Rate: 8.27, Economy rate: 8.27
#2 Harry Gurney (Kolkata Knight Riders)
The 32 year old speedster from Engalnd made a late entry into the IPL. However he had a dream debut, picking up 2/25 and winning the Man of the Match award.
Known for playing in T20 leagues across the globe, Harry Gurney got limited opportunities in IPL. However when KKR were conceding over 10 an over in most number of games, Gurney went for 8.81.
KKR would be repenting for not giving adequate chances to him.
Matches: 8, wickets: 7, Average: 34, Strike Rate: 23.14, Economy rate: 8.81
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#3 Riyan Parag (Rajasthan Royals)
Being a part of the victorious India U-19 world cup squad, Riyan Parag was the last player to be picked in this year's auction. Hailing from a humble background in Assam, his stupendous performance with the bat and ball has caught attention all around the world.
His ability to withstand pressure situations goes beyond his age. A couple of sparkling innings against Mumbai Indians and Kolkata Knight Riders has taken everyone to stand up and make note of this prodigious talent.
Parag has been unshackled by the occasion and he goes about his business with sheer confidence and audacity. He is definitely on the verge of lighting up the streets of Assam just like how MS Dhoni did it for Ranchi.
Matches: 7, Runs: 160, Highest: 50, Average: 32.00, Strike Rate: 126.98
#4 Mitchell Santner (Chennai Super Kings)
Missing out on IPL 2018 due to injury, Mitchell Santner was keen to make an impression in the star studded Chennai Super Kings team. The bowling all rounder made most of his limited opportunities count.
Santner will be remembered for his last ball six off Ben Stokes and his miserly spell against Mumbai Indians. If picked, he is expected to play a crucial in CSK's title defence.
Matches: 4, Wickets: 4, Average: 23.5, Economy Rate: 6.71
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#5 Sam Curran (Kings XI Punjab)
The 20 year old was snapped up Kings XI Punjab for a whopping ₹7.2 crore. Sam Curran showed an amazing sense of mental toughness and possesses an impeccable cricketing acumen with both bat and ball.
He became the youngest player to pick up a hat-trick in IPL and he also scored a brilliant half century against Kolkata Knight Riders. Curran's attitude of being a fighter in all situations will definitely take him across great heights.
Bowling- Matches:9, Wickets:10, Average:32.3,Strike Rate:19.8,Economy Rate:9.78
Batting- Matches:9, Runs:323, Average:23.75, Strike Rate:172.72,Highest Score:55*
#6 Sherfane Rutherford (Delhi Capitals)
Scoring a blistering 13 ball 45 in the semi final of the Carribean Premier League, Sherfane Rutherford caught the attention of the franchise owners. He was bought by Delhi Capitals for 2 crores.
Possessing an amazing ball striking ability, Rutherford has shown signs of aggression and has played few good cameos for Delhi.
Matches: 5, Runs: 54, Average: 18.00, Strike Rate: 180.00,Highest Score: 28*
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#8 Alzarri Joseph (Mumbai Indians)
Coming in as a replacement for Adam Milne, Alzarri Joseph had a fairy tale debut to his IPL career. Defending a paltry score of 136 against Sunrisers Hyderabad, Joseph bowled with exceptional guile and control and picked up six wickets. His career best figures of 6-12 is also the best bowling figures in IPL history.
He had already made headlines for playing the test match against England after the sudden demise of his mother.
He unfortunately played only three matches for Mumbai as a shoulder injury forced him to leave the tournament.
Matches: 3, Wickets: 6, Average: 14.5, Economy Rate: 10.04
#8 Jonny Bairstow (Sunrisers Hyderabad)
It is not often that an established English cricketer would earn himself a place in the IPL. This is because England is always known to schedule its domestic and international matches in the summer.
But Sunrisers' team management had other ideas. They bought Jonny Bairstow for ₹1.5 crore despite knowing the fact that he won't be available for the entire tournament. But their decision vindicated.
In the 10 matches, Bairstow scored an impressive 445 runs with an average of 55.62 and at a strike rate of 157.24. He and David Warner were instrumental in SRH's qualification into the playoffs.
One can only hope that a player like Bairstow is available for an entire season of IPL.
Matches: 10, Runs: 445, Average: 55.62, Highest Score: 114, Strike Rate: 157.24
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