These players have done well on their respective teams.
There is a reason the Indian Premier League (IPL) is called the “King of all tournaments”. Quite simply, because even in his thirteenth year, he’s entertaining the cricket fraternity with his share of twists and turns. And the current season is another example of his growing stature in world cricket. Halfway through, IPL 2020 has already shown off its different hues and delivered the required dose of entertainment that fans yearned for in these tough times.
As usual, the tournament has seen several cricketers put on impressive performances. While some of them have been by recognized names like AB De Villiers, Shikhar Dhawan and Jasprit Bumrah, there have also been some unknown names that have been grabbing the attention. Before the start of the tournament, these players were not even sure of a place in the game XI.
But now, they have become possible match winners for their respective teams. In addition, they have also surprised the cricket circle with their meteoric rise.
Here is the list of 5 cricketers who have been surprise packages from IPL 2020:
1) Devdutt Padikkal
After years of waiting and agony, Royal Challengers Bangalore fans can afford a smile at IPL 2020. Not because their team is in the top half of the points table, but because of the team’s promising outlook this season. Especially the franchise finally got a quality supporting cast for the heroes on its side, Virat Kohli and AB De Villiers. And, in particular, one of them is a 20-year-old boy.
No introduction is needed as Devdutt Padikkal has been a find from this year’s IPL. The set of skills and temperament displayed by the young man is nothing short of a spectacle. He has been face to face with some fans on the side. And if things go well, he might as well be the next team captain.
In regards to his performances, Padikkal has been the cornerstone of Bangalore’s higher order. He has consistently provided the team with good starts. In fact, in 6 of his 9 starts, he has successfully crossed the 30-race mark. It also means he has tackled the new ball and scored vigorously in powerplay overs, which has been a concern for the team for the past two seasons.
In addition, their presence has allowed the duo of Kohli and De Villiers to hit their usual position. And the team can breathe easy, as they will not lose their key players in the first six overs. In all, Padikkal has put an end to Bangalore’s batting woes. And it has been a package that has caught many by surprise at IPL 2020.
