IPL 2020: 4 dark horses to watch out for

#3 Darshan Nalkande

Darshan Nalkande was in red hot form in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy

The right-arm fast bowler plays for Vidarbha in the Indian domestic set-up. Darshan Nalkande had tasted success in this season's Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy, scalping 16 wickets from just 6 matches. In the process, the 21-year-old also picked up a five-wicket haul against Uttar Pradesh, thereby helping his side bundle them for a mere total of 60.

Kings XI Punjab got hold of him ahead of the 2019 season for INR 30 lakhs, but he warmed the bench for the entire season. Going into IPL 2020, he might play a vital role for them as they lack Indian options after trading off Ankit Rajpoot to Rajasthan Royals. Currently, the Punjab-based franchise has only Mohammed Shami as a reliable Indian seam bowling option and they will bank upon either of Chris Jordan and Sheldon Cottrell to support him.

Darshan Nalkande might step on the gas in IPL 2020 and win matches for KXIP. Furthermore, having Anil Kumble as a head coach might turn out to be fruitful for the youngster and the upcoming edition could be his dream launch in the tournament.