IPL 2020: Ranking all the pre-auction trades this year

#4 Ravichandran Ashwin (Kings XI Punjab to Delhi Capitals)

Ravichandran Ashwin

Probably one of the biggest trade moves for the Delhi Capitals since Ravichandran Ashwin is certain to contribute with his mixed bag of tricks in the powerplay overs and middle overs. Ashwin was pretty decent for KXIP last season, as he finished with 15 wickets from 14 matches at an economy rate of just 7.27 RPO.

With Mayank Markande and Rahul Tewthia traded off to RR, Delhi were in need of a spinner, and with Ashwin adding quite a few variations to his skill-set, he could be a perfect fit for the side. In an alliance alongside veteran wrist-spinner Amit Mishra, Ashwin could have a big role in slowing down the run-rate while the pacers go about their task at the death.

Also, not to forget, Ashwin has produced quite a few cameos lower down the order, and those runs could prove invaluable for the Capitals.

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#3 Ankit Rajpoot (Kings XI Punjab to Rajasthan Royals)

Ankit Rajpoot will partner Jofra Archer with the new ball

Ankit Rajpoot was plagued by injuries throughout the last season as he featured in just four matches and picked up just three wickets at an economy rate of 9.50 RPO. KXIP's leading pacer last season, Rajpoot was traded to the Rajasthan Royals in the trade window, and this might only benefit Rajpoot and in turn, the Royals.

In the company of Jofra Archer, Rajpoot could blossom into a good death overs bowler and could be pipped to do a slightly better job than what Jaydev Unadkat could do last season. Additionally, the pitch at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium produces quite a lot of swing, something Rajpoot could use to trouble the batsmen early on.

Overall, with Unadkat also being released from the team, bringing in Rajpoot makes quite a lot of sense, and he will be itching to do well upfront and at the death.