JONNY BAIRSTOW
Bought by SUNRISERS HYDERABAD for INR 2.2 cr
Sunrisers Hyderabad required a cover for David Warner, who won’t be likely available for the first week of the tournament, they also required a more than decent wicketkeeper, who could also act as an opener. Enter Jonny Bairstow, who had put his name in the auction at the last minute.

SRH knew Bairstow won’t be available for the whole tournament, but he is a brilliant cover for Warner. Bairstow, who has an ODI strike rate of 104.56 and a T20 strike rate of 126.45, will certainly look to make a lasting impression in his first ever IPL outing in 2019.