Former Australia cricketer Brad Hogg made predictions for Indian Premier League (IPL) 2020. He named two IPL franchises who are looking good on paper to win the tournament which is scheduled to be played in UAE from September 19.
This will be the first time the entire IPL tournament will be played in UAE. Hogg said IPL 2020 winner needs to have stable players and he sees it in his first pick.
Hogg named Mumbai Indians and Royal Challengers in his two picks and stated reasons for the same. “Well, Mumbai Indians look like they are going to be champions again. They are one of my top two teams going into this year’s IPL in UAE this year,” Hogg said on his Youtube page Hogg’s Vlog.
“The reason for this is that they have got a good top four, they also have good allrounders and their bowling attack is stable led by two geniuses with the new ball, and in death overs - Jasprit Bumrah and Lasith Malinga,” he added.
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Hogg mentioned MI all-rounder Hardik Pandya and said he can have a great tournament. “Also, the allrounder Hardik Pandya. He is looking to get back into cricket after a long time off due to injury. He’s also got a baby on the way as well. I just think those things will give him extra energy and he will become a man of the tournament in the UAE,” he said.
His second team who is potential enough to win the IPL 2020 is RCB. “The second team I have got for you is for RCB. Finally, they will have a big chance to take out an IPL. They have always had good stock on paper, but they have never been able to go out and get the job done.
“Now, with the inclusion of Aaron Finch at the top, he will be able to dominate in the powerplay overs, get some quick runs, and relieve the pressure in the middle order off AB de Villiers and Virat Kohli in the middle order,” he said
“Also, their bowling attack looks strong with Dale Steyn and Kane Richardson, and they have a better team balance as compared to the last couple of years. They will have a better strategy going into the tournament,” Hogg added.
