IPL 2020: 5 first-time overseas buys to watch out for in upcoming IPL season

Here are the five must-watch first-time foreign players in IPL 2020.

TOM BANTON (Kolkata Knight Riders)

Tom Banton | GettyTom Banton was a rage before the IPL auction thanks to his exploits in the Vitality T20 Blast and for the Big Bash League in Australia. However, when his name came up for bidding, only Kolkata Knight Riders were the only franchise to bid on him and got him for his base price of INR 1 crore. This was mainly because all of the other franchises had filled slots in top order and Banton’s name came late in the auction.

BBL 09: WATCH- Tom Banton slams five sixes in an over against Sydney Thunder

He has 815 runs in 26 T20 matches with one century and a strike rate of 159.49. This hitting ability has given KKR an apt replacement for Chris Lynn at the top, while Banton also doesn’t have any issues with his fitness or form. A great pick by the franchise in every form.

 
 

By Jatin Sharma - 10 Jan, 2020

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