IPL 2019: Report Card of India's World Cup Squad

Hardik Pandya - 10/10

Mat: 16 Runs: 402 SR: 191.42 HS: 91 Wkts: 14 Eco: 9.17 BBI: 3/20

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Hardik Pandya took IPL 2019 by storm. Striking the ball with brute force down the order, the lanky all-rounder was one of Mumbai Indians' most lethal weapons. A special mention needs to be made of his stunning innings against Kolkata Knight Riders at Eden Gardens where he tore into the home team's bowling attack. Smashing 91 off just 34 deliveries, Hardik Pandya left everyone jaw-dropped with his incredible hitting skills. The innings also saw him register the tournament's fastest fifty. Additionally, the Gujarat based cricketer proved a massive asset with his bowling and fielding skills.

Pandya ended the season with 402 runs, at a strike rate of 191.42, and he also picked up 14 handy wickets. He is expected to lend the much-needed balance to the Indian team in the World Cup.

Ravindra Jadeja - 8/10

Mat: 16 Runs: 106 SR: 120.45 HS: 31* Wkts: 15 Eco: 6.35 BBI: 3/9

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Ravindra Jadeja, along with Imran Tahir and Harbhajan Singh, formed CSK's magic trio this season. The left-arm spinner was as miserly as always and typically, chipped away with crucial overs during the middle stages of an innings. The "Rockstar", as Shane Warne had once christened him, was a crucial asset for MS Dhoni in the field. Prowling like a cheetah, Jadeja stood apart in a side that is generally not associated with athletic fielding prowess.

Mostly coming into bat with just a handful of overs remaining in an innings, his batting utility was restricted to a certain limit this year. Selected as India's third spinner for the World Cup, Jadeja, given his all-round abilities, might prove to be an X-factor in the 50-over format.

Yuzvendra Chahal - 8.5/10

Mat: 14 Wkts: 18 Eco: 7.82 BBI: 4/38

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Yuzvendra Chahal was one of the most consistent performers with the ball for RCB this season, bowling most of the crucial overs. Picking up 18 wickets at an average of 21.44, the leggie once again led Virat Kolhi's attack with the ball and ended up as the team's highest wicket-taker this year.

Chahal is expected to play an important role for the Indians in the World Cup and his ability to pick wickets in the middle overs will be in high demand. And given the current frenzy surrounding wrist spin in world cricket, the wily leg-spinner would have several eyes fixed on him in the coming season.