First five players who can be hits in the second IPL 2021
1. Hardik Pandya
Hardik Pandya has gone on to shine after significantly impacting the IPL. Over the years, the all-rounder has proven that he can play for both India and Mumbai Indians. He has played up in 87 IPL matches, scored 1401 runs, and scalped 42 wickets. Hardik Pandya scored only 52 runs from seven games in the first half of the tournament. The T20 World Cup is on the cards, and Pandya’s comeback with his form will be necessary for both his IPL franchise and the Indian team.
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2. Ishan Kishan
Ishan Kishan was the top run-getter for Mumbai Indians in IPL 2020. He scored 516 runs. The defending champions were seen struggling in the initial games of this season as the side’s middle order did not make enough contributions. Ishan Kishan also looked quite uncomfortable with the bat. He scored just 73 runs in the five matches he played in the first half. He will be determined to replicate his performances for the team in the remainder of IPL 2021.
3. Yuzvendra Chahal
Yuzvendra Chahal has been the first-choice spinner of the Indian team. He is from the group of Royal Challengers Bangalore. The captain has turned to Chahal every time the team was in desperate need of a wicket. In the seven matches, the spinner has scalped only four wickets and has conceded 190 runs. However, in the previous edition of the IPL, Chahal was the leading wicket-taker for RCB and was among the season’s top five wicket-takers. The pitches at the UAE are expected to assist the spinners. Chahal has a good record in the UAE and will look forward to making a solid comeback.
4. Shubman Gill
Shubman Gill has from the team of Kolkata Knight Riders. He hit an impressive 91 in the final Test match at Gabba and laid a strong foundation. He underperformed in the first leg of the IPL for KKR in seven games and scored 132 runs. Over the last few years, he has been one of the team’s batting line-up pillars. Kolkata Knight Riders have won two games from the seven that they have played in the first half. Gill’s contribution at the top order will be crucial for the team. He will strive hard to switch the gears and perform for KKR in the remainder of the IPL.
5. Shardul Thakur
Shardul Thakur was one of the architects of India’s victory against Australia in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2020–21. Along with his bowling, he comes extremely handy with the bat down the order as well. He also put up a good show with the ball during the white-ball series against England at home. He has been a critical player of CSK. In seven games, he scalped just five wickets and also proved quite expensive. Shardul Thakur is currently engaged with the Indian team for the five-match Test series against England. The CSK fans will be looking forward to seeing the momentum of Shardul continuing in the remainder of the IPL.
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