IPL 2018: 4 bargain buys who have exceeded expectations this IPL

The IPL has seen downfalls of overrated stars and bargain buys making a mark. Several big names who were picked for more than eight crores have flopped badly whereas some low-key players have exceeded the expectations of their franchise owners.

These players have shown that their price tag does not do justice to their performances at all. Such cricketers have proved to be great assets for their franchises and have been the reason for their team's good show in the league.

Among these, are some international cricketers who have played for their countries for several number of years. Here is a look at 5 bargain buys who have exceeded expectations in this IPL.

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#4 Suryakumar Yadav

Suryakumar Yadav is the first uncapped player to score 500 runs in an IPL season

Suryakumar Yadav was picked up by the Mumbai Indians for 3.2 crores at the IPL auction. The right-hander became the first uncapped player to amass 500 runs in a season in the history of IPL.

He has been the lone bright star in Mumbai's overall inconsistent campaign. Since his move to the top of the order, Yadav has given the Mumbai Indians brisk starts and platform for the middle order to launch an assault.

However, not always the Mumbai Indians middle order has capitalized on the advantage given by Yadav. Yet, he continued to be an underrated star in the MI ranks.

While Yadav has already crossed 500 runs, the next best Mumbai Indians batsman, Rohit Sharma, is 200 runs behind him.

It clearly shows what impact he has made. It was a great move by the Mumbai Indians to pick their hometown hero this season.

#3 Mujeeb ur Rahman

At 17 years and 11 days, Mujeeb is the youngest debutant in the IPL

The teen Afghan leg-spinner has had a stellar debut season in IPL 2018. Mujeeb, the youngest debutant ever in the IPL, was picked by the Kings XI Punjab for 4 crores at the IPL auction.

In 11 matches, Rahman has picked 14 wickets at an economy of 7. At a time when Ravichandran Ashwin's wickets had dried up,

Rahman did really well to shoulder the responsibility of Kings XI Punjab's spin department. Clearly, he overshadowed his senior professional.

Rahman's injury towards the business end of the tournament hampered the Kings XI Punjab very badly.

It was clearly seen from the beating that their bowling attack took against the KKR and Mumbai Indians. Looking back, Punjab would feel fortunate that they got the services of such a good player for only four crores.

#2 Jos Buttler

Jos Buttler scored 5 consecutive fifties in this IPL.

England wicket-keeper Jos Buttler was a very good bargain buy at the auction. Buttler who played for the Mumbai Indians last season was picked up by the Rajasthan Royals for just 4.5 crores.

Since he started opening the innings, Buttler has played a pivotal role for the Royals scoring five consecutive fifties.

His range of shots and power making him one of the most devastating strikers in the league. In 13 innings for Rajasthan, he scored 548 runs at an average of 55.

There is no doubt that 4.5 crores were too less for a player of his caliber and that he lived up to everyone's expectations and enjoyed his summer.

#1 Kane Williamson

Kane Williamson's consistency has been just phenomenal.

The New Zealand batsman has been a revolution for the Sunrisers Hyderabad in the eleventh edition of the IPL. In every game, he has led his team from the front, just like their former skipper David Warner. Williamson did not let the SRH fans miss Warner, not one bit!

His consistency is amazing and very few could come close to that. It is shocking to know that a player like Williamson was bought for only three crores!

Williamson has scored more than 661 runs for the Sunrisers in the 14 league-stage games at an average of 60 striking at 14. These numbers are nothing less than astonishing.

Williamson, being the only overseas captain in this IPL, was the first to take his side through to the playoffs.

No one would ever believe that he was picked up for just three crores and he remains to be the best bargain buy of the season!

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