When the IPL 2nd Phase begins in the UAE on September 19, the withdrawals of international players are likely to cause turmoil among the teams. Because England and Bangladesh have already ruled out players who are still considering pulling out, it will open the door for some young players to take advantage of the circumstances and demonstrate their value. Chetan Sakariya, Shahrukh Khan, and Devdutt Padikkal, for example, will get another chance to steal the show.
The first half of the IPL witnessed several outstanding performances from new players who stole the show from the game’s established stars. Due to the unavailability of several foreign players from The IPL 2021 Phase 2 in the UAE due to international obligations, teams will be forced to rely on youth.
1.Ishan Kishan
In the first phase of the Indian Premier League 2021, Mumbai Indians batsman Ishan Kishan averaged only 14. Before being pulled from the starting XI, he scored 73 runs in five innings. Ishan Kishan’s dip was unexpected given that he was the leading run-scorer for the Mumbai Indians’ previous season, which ended just a few months before the start of the 2021 season. He scored 516 runs at an average of 57.33 in 14 matches and was instrumental in Mumbai Indians’ winning season. In the second part of the Indian Premier League 2021 season, Ishan Kishan will be looking to repeat his performance for the Mumbai Indians in the UAE.
2.Shubman Gill
Shubman Gill has recovered from a shin injury and is set to participate in the IPL 2021’s second edition. Gill suffered a shin injury in his left leg during the World Test Championship final against New Zealand in June and was ruled out of the Test series against England. In July, Gill was returned to India on a chartered airplane. Gill has 132 runs at an average of 18.85 in seven IPL 2021 matches, with his top individual score of 43 coming against the Delhi Capitals. Gill was a member of the World Test Championship team, opening the innings with Mumbai Indians captain Rohit Sharma.
3.David Warner
In the first part of the Indian Premier League 2021 season, David Warner had a horrible showing. Due to Sunrisers Hyderabad’s poor performance, he was relieved of his duties as captain in the middle of the season. Even with the bat, David Warner was unable to make a significant contribution. In six matches, he has scored 193 runs at an average of 32.16. In the encounter against Rajasthan Royals, the left-hander was even omitted from the starting XI. The Australian batsman, on the other hand, had a fantastic season in the UAE last year. In 16 games, he averaged over 40 points. The former Sunrisers Hyderabad captain is confident in his ability to make a great comeback in the Indian Premier League’s second phase in 2021.
4.Yuzvendra Chahal
Yuzvendra Chahal had only four wickets in seven games so far in the IPL 2021, compared to 21 wickets in 15 games in the IPL 2020. His performances have been below average even in the present IPL 2021 season, after losing his position in India’s T20I playing XI. Chahal was wicketless in RCB’s first two games and only took one wicket against the Kolkata Knight Riders in his third game. After going wicketless against the Rajasthan Royals, the leg spinner picked up the second wicket against the Chennai Super Kings.
5.Kagiso Rabada
Over the previous several years, Kagiso Rabada has been a match-winner for the Delhi Capitals franchise. He was instrumental in leading his club to the Indian Premier League finals last season. With 30 wickets in 17 matches, Rabada won the purple cap, with a best of 4/24. However, he hasn’t been able to repeat his success with the Delhi Capitals this season. He has only taken 8 wickets in seven games and has given 228 runs at an economy rate of 8.76. The Delhi Capitals, who are presently the table-toppers and one of the favorites to win the tournament, will be hopeful that the Proteas pacer returns in the Indian Premier League 2021’s second round.
