The 17th edition of the Indian Premier League has been very good for some teams, while others are struggling to get going. Rajasthan Royals are in the top position, while Kolkata Knight Riders are second on the table. One important change KKR has made in the IPL 2024 is to bring back Sunil Narine at the top. Narine has been pheonimnal at the top with the bat.
He has scored 161 runs at a strike rate of 189.41, which is the most runs for his team. His promotion to the top became possible after the return of Gautam Gambhir. And now, he has shown good signs at the top, so there are chances that some other teams might also try a pinchhitter at the top like Narine. Here, we will talk 3 teams that can try someone as a pinch hitter at the top, like Narine.
3. Rashid Khan (Gujarat Titans)
We all know about the bowling ability of Rashid Khan, and he is a match-winner with the ball in hand. He has won countless games for his team at international and IPL levels. But fans who have followed him should know that he is a pretty handy batter who likes to take on bowling. GT has Shubman Gill at the top, who takes time. Hence, if given the chance, Rashid Khan can be a destructive option.
2. Ravi Ashwin (Rajasthan Royals)
Ravi Ashwin is a proper all-rounder in the longest format and has five test centuries to his name. Rajasthan Royals have already used him in the middle order in the IPL 2024, and he has played some crucial knocks. But he can be very handy in the powerplay. Ashwin is not a power striker but believes more in timing. He can use the powerplay well to play shots and score runs.
1. Axar Patel (Delhi Capitals)
Axar Patel is a genuine all-rounder and has done well with the bat in all three formats. But he is batting way down the order for DC and is not scoring runs because he doesn’t get many balls to face. That is when DC can use him smartly. They can slot him at the top and ask him to go after the bowling from the start. Maybe that can help them get off to a good start.
