This IPL has already turned out to be a very interesting one as all the star players and veterans coming into the party. The only exception that has not happened untill now in this IPL is that we have not witnessed an unknown young Indian talent in this first week of IPL. All the teams are bringing out their best possible 11 as some teams like CSK did not even played a single uncapped player in either of their games.
All eyes were on Varun Chakravarthy after he was given a go in the match against KKR but he turned out to be an epic failure as he was taken to cleaners by all the KKR batsmen. Narine made a mockery of Varun’s bowling as he thrashed 25 runs form his very first over. Rasik dar Salam was another young fast bowler who was given a go by Mumbai Indians in their first game against Delhi and he was quite expensive as well. Apart from these two, no other unknown uncapped players were given a go by any teams. Things will change once foreigners return to their home during the fag end of the tournament.
Yuvraj Singh was another guy who got everybody’ attention with his fearless hitting. He is playing with freedom like never before and he is close to his best in terms of hitting and bat speed. The only worrying aspect is his fielding as he was struggling with his reflexes. As the season goes by Yuvraj could well be the talking point of this season.
Sanju Samson scored a belligerent century against SRH which was the first of the season but that was overshadowed by Warner’s blinder who is playing like he was never on a break.
Abd played a knock which single-handedly took RCB home along with the support of Virat but Bumrah destroyed RCB’ hopes that night as he finished with figures of 3 for 20 in his 4 overs on a wicket where almost 360 runs were scored in 40 overs
Andre russell showing what he can do again and again as he thrashed Punjab’ bowling attack all over the park. He is looking fitter than ever and if he stays injury free throughout the season then KKR would have very fewer worries compared to other teams.
CSK again started the season with two consecutive wins and they look all set to retain the trophy once again.
Delhi capitals, though started the season with a clinical win against Mumbai , they surrendered to CSK on a slow wicket. They will be looking to change their strategy when playing at home.
Of all the teams Rajasthan is the only team who seem to have the weakest bowling attack, they need someone who can inspire them to give tough fight to others, else they will become an easy to beat team in this competition.
There is also no short of controversies in this season from Mankading to No ball due to less number of fielders inside the circle to poor umpiring , this season has seen it all in just in its 1st week.
Overall this IPL has not disappointed so far and we can expect some cracker of a matches going forward.
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