The IPL 2019 just began its journey a fortnight ago, and already the cricketing fraternity is craving for more action. Again the league has become the centre of attraction with its spellbinding and mesmerizing powers. Like every year this season is on its way to becoming a masterpiece, as old sorcerers and rookie warlocks have thrown new spells on the audience. Now as the league is entering into its third week, it is definitely going to get more enthralling in the coming days.

IPL is the biggest T20 league across the globe and it is evident from the talents involved in it. Here each team consists of nearly two dozen players and half of them are International guards of their countries. As the league is played over a tight schedule, most of the teams stick to their winning combinations and as a result, some players are robbed of their opportunity to play in this carnival. It is time for the franchise to test out these players who are warming the bench as they can add another dimension to the team.

The following are the benched players from each franchise who deserve a chance in IPL 2019:

<img loading="lazy" class="size-full wp-image-238915" src="https://crictracker-admin-panel-08032022.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/media/attachments/Sam-Billings.jpg" alt="Sam Billings" width="640" height="400" sizes="(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px"><figcaption id="caption-attachment-238915" class="wp-caption-text">Sam Billings plays a shot. (Photo Source: Twitter)</figcaption>

Chennai Super Kings are the defending champions and they have shown their hunger again by winning 4 out of 5 ties. The franchise led by <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/ms-dhoni-challenges-imran-tahir-and-shane-watsons-sons-for-an-adorable-sprint-off/" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><strong>MS Dhoni</strong></a> never tinkers with the team combinations often. As the team is on a roll, CSK should hand an opportunity to England&#8217;s keeper-batsman Sam Billings for testing their bench strength. He is a limited-overs specialist for the three lions and have always been impressive with his inventive batting and powerful hitting.

Unlike last season, CSK are struggling with their opening pair, and it is where Sam can add value to this team as he has the experience of opening in the shortest format. The Kent wicket-keeper can also bat in the middle-order as he is a good player of spin and it was on show when he scored a crucial 56 off 23 balls against KKR last year.

Billings has been in good form as he scored 87 of 47 just in last month against WI. His athletic ability can be an added bonus for the CSK team which consist of various old legs.

<img loading="lazy" class="size-full wp-image-279492" src="https://crictracker-admin-panel-08032022.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/media/attachments/Sherfane-Rutherford.jpg" alt="Sherfane Rutherford" width="640" height="400" sizes="(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px"><figcaption id="caption-attachment-279492" class="wp-caption-text">Sherfane Rutherford. (Photo by Randy Brooks &#8211; CPL T20/Getty Images)</figcaption>

Delhi Capitals started the tournament on a positive note by beating MI in their den but at the end six games, they have won only three of them. The Delhi franchise has a good batting order but they lack a finisher, a role which is very important in white ball cricket. The team consists of a couple of WI power hitters, and one of them is <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/delhi-capitals-show-off-sherfane-rutherfords-six-hitting-prowess/" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><strong>Sherfane Rutherford</strong></a>. The Guyanese all-rounder entered the fray in the CPL 2018 and immediately Rutherford showed his batting prowess when he scored run-a-ball 46 against Barbados Tridents.

He also played some cameos for the Guyana Amazon Warriors and ended the CPL with 170 runs in 8 innings with a strike rate of 144. He was snapped by the Khulna Titans in the BPL but missed the league due to injury. His power hitting was on show when he smashed 46 off 20 balls in T10 league against Maratha Arabians, which included 6 sixes, and he can be a handy bowler too. Delhi needs a power hitter down the order and Sherfane Rutherford can be the perfect find for the franchise in coming games.

<img loading="lazy" class="size-full wp-image-305014" src="https://crictracker-admin-panel-08032022.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/media/attachments/Moises-Henriques.jpg" alt="Moises Henriques" width="640" height="400" sizes="(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px"><figcaption id="caption-attachment-305014" class="wp-caption-text">Moises Henriques. (Photo by Mark Evans/Getty Images)</figcaption>

The team from Punjab has always been inconsistent in their run and it is no different this year with 3 wins coming alternatively in 5 games. Kings XI have an explosive opening pair and a decent bowling attack, but they lack an experienced player in the middle order. It is still early days in the tournament and the team can solve this problem by adding Moises Henriques to the playing XI. The Australian all-rounder has the ability to play the spinners well, and he proved it while he was plying his trade for the Hyderabad franchise.

Apart from his skills with bat and ball, he can be a calming influence for young players like <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/ipl-2019-sarfaraz-khan-has-incredible-hitting-abilities-says-kxip-captain-ravi-ashwin/" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><strong>Sarfaraz Khan</strong></a> and Mandeep Singh. In pressure situations, Ashwin can be hugely benefitted with the presence of Henriques on the field as he has been leading the Sydney Sixers franchise from last 4 years. He had a successful outing in the IPL 2016 and 2017, with almost churning out 500 runs in two seasons. His current form is also good as he scored a 30-ball 60 against Adelaide Strikers a month ago in BBL.

<img loading="lazy" class="size-full wp-image-329100" src="https://crictracker-admin-panel-08032022.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/media/attachments/Carlos-Brathwaite.jpg" alt="Carlos Brathwaite" width="640" height="400" sizes="(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px"><figcaption id="caption-attachment-329100" class="wp-caption-text">Carlos Brathwaite. (Photo Source: Instagram)</figcaption>

Kolkata Knight Riders are riding on a high wave after two thrilling wins, making it 3 wins out of 4 matches and this year <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/ipl-2019-five-bowlers-who-can-neutralize-andre-russell/" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><strong>Andre Russell</strong></a> has been their hero. The team has struggled with its bowling plans and apart from WI superstar, Russell no other batsman seems to be in good touch. In order to increase the team&#8217;s depth in both departments, KKR can bring in the other superstar from the WI, Carlos Braithwaite. Braithwaite can form a lethal pair with Russell as they both are capable of destroying bowling attacks.

The all-rounder has been a permanent member of the WI white-ball cricket teams and is the current skipper of T20 format. Braithwaite can be a finisher for the KKR team and has the experience of playing that role in various T20 leagues.

He generated good numbers in CPL 2018 as he picked up 10 wickets, and scored 130 runs in 10 games, with a strike rate of 150. He has the ability to deliver in important games, and it was evident when he scored 43 off 29 balls for SRH against CSK in 2018 playoffs.

<img loading="lazy" class="size-full wp-image-251310" src="https://crictracker-admin-panel-08032022.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/media/attachments/Evin-Lewis-of-Mumbai.jpg" alt="Evin Lewis" width="640" height="400" sizes="(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px"><figcaption id="caption-attachment-251310" class="wp-caption-text">Mumbai Indians&#8217; Evin Lewis in action. (Photo by IANS)</figcaption>

The Mumbai franchise has made an impressive start to their campaign as they have won 3 out of 5 games. Their bowlers have been top notch but their top order has misfired and their middle order has been inconsistent. With Rohit at the top, MI need an explosive partner to accompany him and that&#8217;s where the management can utilize the power-packed dynamite, <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/drs-saves-evin-lewis-from-what-couldve-been-a-bizarre-dismissal-in-dhaka/" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><strong>Evin Lewis</strong></a>. The Trinidadian can be the perfect foil for the captain of Mumbai Indians as he is a slow starter in white ball cricket.

Evin Lewis can carve out any bowling attack with his brute power and last year he made 382 runs in 13 innings for the same franchise. With Lewis at the top, Rohit Sharma can play the anchor role for the rest of the tournament.

The southpaw has been in good nick as he amassed 273 runs in 9 matches with a strike-rate of 135 which included a ton against the Khulna Titans in the recently concluded BPL. Along with his power hitting, Evin Lewis is a good fielder which can certainly help the MI team.

<img loading="lazy" class="size-full wp-image-240019" src="https://crictracker-admin-panel-08032022.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/media/attachments/Washington-Sundar.jpg" alt="Washington Sundar" width="640" height="400" sizes="(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px"><figcaption id="caption-attachment-240019" class="wp-caption-text">Washington Sundar of RCB. (Photo Source: Twitter)</figcaption>

The Virat Kohli-led team is having a chronic nightmare in this season as they have lost all the 6 games till now. The team has been bogged by their bowlers except for Yuzvendra Chahal and the batting mantle has been carried by the captain and superstar <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/ipl-2019-virat-kohli-and-ab-de-villiers-families-hang-out-together-in-bengaluru/" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><strong>AB De Villiers</strong></a>. RCB quickly needs to bounce back to save their campaign and for doing that they need to find an ally for Chahal. Washington Sundar can be the answer for the Bangalore franchise, as he is a tough cricketer from their neighbouring state.

RCB can utilize Washington Sundar&#8217;s bowling in powerplay overs as he has delivered the same goods in his inaugural season for RPS and his economy was 6.17 in 8 matches. Along with his bowling, he is a handy batsman who can be used as a pinch hitter down the order.

Recently he has been playing in Syed Mushtaq Ali trophy where his bowling economy across the tournament was under 7 with 4 scalps in 5 matches. On slow tracks, Sundar and Chahal can be the hunting pair for RCB franchise.

<img loading="lazy" class="size-full wp-image-329961" src="https://crictracker-admin-panel-08032022.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/media/attachments/Oshane-Thomas.jpg" alt="Oshane Thomas" width="640" height="400" sizes="(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px"><figcaption id="caption-attachment-329961" class="wp-caption-text">Oshane Thomas. (Photo Source: Twitter)</figcaption>

Rajasthan Royals are always considered dark horses of IPL but the start of the season has been a sour one for them as they have lost some close encounters making it 1 out of 4 ties. The team has been served well by the top order and spinners who can even bowl in the powerplays. Except for Jofra Archer, the fast bowling department has been disappointing, and the franchise can solve this issue by giving the debut cap to the young WI speedster Oshane Thomas. The fast bowler can really generate pace which is a weapon in T20s.

The Rajasthan franchise can use Oshane Thomas in powerplay overs and by doing that they can save the tweakers for the middle overs. He can consistently bowl at 150 kmph and by pairing him with Archer can solve the fast bowling headaches for the team.

He was impressive with his pace and wicket taking abilities in CPL 2018 where he scalped 18 wickets in 10 matches for the Jamaica Tallawahs. The WI speedster can be the trump card for RR in the upcoming games.

<img loading="lazy" class="size-full wp-image-240636" src="https://crictracker-admin-panel-08032022.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/media/attachments/Billy-Stanlake-1.jpg" alt="Billy Stanlake" width="640" height="400" sizes="(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px"><figcaption id="caption-attachment-240636" class="wp-caption-text">Billy Stanlake. (Photo Source: Twitter)</figcaption>

The Hyderabad based franchise is one of the consistent teams in IPL history and they have shown it again by winning 3 out of 5 games. Their top-order has been doingthe bulk of the scoring and the middle-order players have not been tested enough. The spin department has been ruled by the Afghan duo, and the fast bowlers have also done justice to their roles but still, SRH needs to tinker with their fast bowling line-up, as it is one-dimensional and that&#8217;s where Billy Stanlake can provide the edge to the team.

He was impressive in his IPL debut season where he picked up 4 wickets in 5 matches but missed the rest of the season due to a fractured finger. The current SRH pace battery lacks pace and Billy Stanlake can fill that void. The Australian quicky, with his raw pace, can trouble the batsman even on good tracks. His height is an added advantage as he can generate uncomfortable bounce on slow tracks.

Stanlake is a wicket-taking bowler and his numbers of 62 scalps in 50 T20s prove it. In the recently concluded BBL season, the speedster took 11 wickets in 11 matches with a strike rate of 21.2 for the Adelaide Strikers.

IPL has transformed the lives of many international and domestic players. It is difficult for the teams to provide chances to each and every individual but the franchise should always try out some benched players as they are proven match-winners in their own rights.

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<p>The IPL 2019 just began its journey a fortnight ago, and already the cricketing fraternity is craving for more action. Again the league has become the centre of attraction with its spellbinding and mesmerizing powers. Like every year this season is on its way to becoming a masterpiece, as old sorcerers and rookie warlocks have thrown new spells on the audience. Now as the league is entering into its third week, it is definitely going to get more enthralling in the coming days.</p>
<p>IPL is the biggest T20 league across the globe and it is evident from the talents involved in it. Here each team consists of nearly two dozen players and half of them are International guards of their countries. As the league is played over a tight schedule, most of the teams stick to their winning combinations and as a result, some players are robbed of their opportunity to play in this carnival. It is time for the franchise to test out these players who are warming the bench as they can add another dimension to the team.</p>

            
<h3>The following are the benched players from each franchise who deserve a chance in IPL 2019:</h3>
<h3>1. Sam Billings (CSK)</h3>
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<p>Chennai Super Kings are the defending champions and they have shown their hunger again by winning 4 out of 5 ties. The franchise led by <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/ms-dhoni-challenges-imran-tahir-and-shane-watsons-sons-for-an-adorable-sprint-off/" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><strong>MS Dhoni</strong></a> never tinkers with the team combinations often. As the team is on a roll, CSK should hand an opportunity to England’s keeper-batsman Sam Billings for testing their bench strength. He is a limited-overs specialist for the three lions and have always been impressive with his inventive batting and powerful hitting.</p>
<p>Unlike last season, CSK are struggling with their opening pair, and it is where Sam can add value to this team as he has the experience of opening in the shortest format. The Kent wicket-keeper can also bat in the middle-order as he is a good player of spin and it was on show when he scored a crucial 56 off 23 balls against KKR last year.</p>
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<p>Billings has been in good form as he scored 87 of 47 just in last month against WI. His athletic ability can be an added bonus for the CSK team which consist of various old legs.</p>
<h3>2. Sherfane Rutherford (DC)</h3>
<figure id="attachment_279492" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-279492" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"><amp-img class="size-full wp-image-279492" src="https://crictracker-admin-panel-08032022.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/media/attachments/Sherfane-Rutherford.jpg" alt="Sherfane Rutherford" width="640" height="400" layout="responsive" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"></amp-img><figcaption id="caption-attachment-279492" class="wp-caption-text">Sherfane Rutherford. (Photo by Randy Brooks – CPL T20/Getty Images)</figcaption></figure>
<p>Delhi Capitals started the tournament on a positive note by beating MI in their den but at the end six games, they have won only three of them. The Delhi franchise has a good batting order but they lack a finisher, a role which is very important in white ball cricket. The team consists of a&nbsp;couple of WI power hitters, and one of them is <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/delhi-capitals-show-off-sherfane-rutherfords-six-hitting-prowess/" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><strong>Sherfane Rutherford</strong></a>. The Guyanese all-rounder entered the fray in the CPL 2018 and immediately Rutherford showed his batting prowess when he scored run-a-ball 46 against Barbados Tridents.</p>
<p>He also played some cameos for the Guyana Amazon Warriors and ended the CPL with 170 runs in 8 innings with a strike rate of 144. He was snapped by the Khulna Titans in the BPL but missed the league due to injury. His power hitting was on show when he smashed 46 off 20 balls in T10 league against Maratha Arabians, which included 6 sixes, and he can be a handy bowler too. Delhi needs a power hitter down the order and Sherfane Rutherford can be the perfect find for the franchise in coming games.</p>
<h3>3. Moises Henriques (KXIP)</h3>
<figure id="attachment_305014" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-305014" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"><amp-img class="size-full wp-image-305014" src="https://crictracker-admin-panel-08032022.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/media/attachments/Moises-Henriques.jpg" alt="Moises Henriques" width="640" height="400" layout="responsive" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"></amp-img><figcaption id="caption-attachment-305014" class="wp-caption-text">Moises Henriques. (Photo by Mark Evans/Getty Images)</figcaption></figure>
<p>The team from Punjab has always been inconsistent in their run and it is no different this year with 3 wins coming alternatively in 5 games. Kings XI have an explosive opening pair and a decent bowling attack, but they lack an experienced player in the middle order. It is still early days in the tournament and the team can solve this problem by adding Moises Henriques to the playing XI. The Australian all-rounder has the ability to play the spinners well, and he proved it while he was plying his trade for the Hyderabad franchise.</p>
<p>Apart from his skills with bat and ball, he can be a calming influence for young players like <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/ipl-2019-sarfaraz-khan-has-incredible-hitting-abilities-says-kxip-captain-ravi-ashwin/" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><strong>Sarfaraz Khan</strong></a> and Mandeep Singh. In pressure situations, Ashwin can be hugely benefitted with the presence of Henriques on the field as he has been leading the Sydney Sixers franchise from last 4 years. He had a successful outing in the IPL 2016 and 2017, with almost churning out 500 runs in two seasons. His current form is also good as he scored a 30-ball 60 against Adelaide Strikers a month ago in BBL.</p>
<h3>4. Carlos Brathwaite (KKR)</h3>
<figure id="attachment_329100" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-329100" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"><amp-img class="size-full wp-image-329100" src="https://crictracker-admin-panel-08032022.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/media/attachments/Carlos-Brathwaite.jpg" alt="Carlos Brathwaite" width="640" height="400" layout="responsive" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"></amp-img><figcaption id="caption-attachment-329100" class="wp-caption-text">Carlos Brathwaite. (Photo Source: Instagram)</figcaption></figure>
<p>Kolkata Knight Riders are riding on a high wave after two thrilling wins, making it 3 wins out of 4 matches and this year <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/ipl-2019-five-bowlers-who-can-neutralize-andre-russell/" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><strong>Andre Russell</strong></a> has been their hero. The team has struggled with its bowling plans and apart from WI superstar, Russell no other batsman seems to be in good touch. In order to increase the team’s depth in both departments, KKR can bring in the other superstar from the WI, Carlos Braithwaite. Braithwaite can form a lethal pair with Russell as they both are capable of destroying bowling attacks.</p>
<p>The all-rounder has been a permanent member of the WI white-ball cricket teams and is the current skipper of T20 format. Braithwaite can be a finisher for the KKR team and has the experience of playing that role in various T20 leagues.</p>
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<p>He generated good numbers in CPL 2018 as he picked up 10 wickets, and scored 130 runs in 10 games, with a strike rate of 150. He has the ability to deliver in important games, and it was evident when he scored 43 off 29 balls for SRH against CSK in 2018 playoffs.</p>
<h3>5. Evin Lewis (MI)</h3>
<figure id="attachment_251310" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-251310" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"><amp-img class="size-full wp-image-251310" src="https://crictracker-admin-panel-08032022.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/media/attachments/Evin-Lewis-of-Mumbai.jpg" alt="Evin Lewis" width="640" height="400" layout="responsive" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"></amp-img><figcaption id="caption-attachment-251310" class="wp-caption-text">Mumbai Indians’ Evin Lewis in action. (Photo by IANS)</figcaption></figure>
<p>The Mumbai franchise has made an impressive start to their campaign as they have won 3 out of 5 games. Their bowlers have been top notch but their top order has misfired and their middle order has been inconsistent. With Rohit at the top, MI need an explosive partner to accompany him and that’s where the management can utilize the power-packed dynamite, <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/drs-saves-evin-lewis-from-what-couldve-been-a-bizarre-dismissal-in-dhaka/" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><strong>Evin Lewis</strong></a>. The Trinidadian can be the perfect foil for the captain of Mumbai Indians as he is a slow starter in white ball cricket.</p>
<p>Evin Lewis can carve out any bowling attack with his brute power and last year he made 382 runs in 13 innings for the same franchise. With Lewis at the top, Rohit Sharma can play the anchor role for the rest of the tournament.</p>
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<p>The southpaw has been in good nick as he amassed 273 runs in 9 matches with a strike-rate of 135 which included a ton against the Khulna Titans in the recently concluded BPL. Along with his power hitting, Evin Lewis is a good fielder which can certainly help the MI team.</p>
<h3>6. Washington Sundar (RCB)</h3>
<figure id="attachment_240019" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-240019" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"><amp-img class="size-full wp-image-240019" src="https://crictracker-admin-panel-08032022.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/media/attachments/Washington-Sundar.jpg" alt="Washington Sundar" width="640" height="400" layout="responsive" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"></amp-img><figcaption id="caption-attachment-240019" class="wp-caption-text">Washington Sundar of RCB. (Photo Source: Twitter)</figcaption></figure>
<p>The Virat Kohli-led team is having a chronic nightmare in this season as they have lost all the 6 games till now. The team has been bogged by their bowlers except for Yuzvendra Chahal and the batting mantle has been carried by the captain and superstar <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/ipl-2019-virat-kohli-and-ab-de-villiers-families-hang-out-together-in-bengaluru/" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><strong>AB De Villiers</strong></a>. RCB quickly needs to bounce back to save their campaign and for doing that they need to find an ally for Chahal. Washington Sundar can be the answer for the Bangalore franchise, as he is a tough cricketer from their neighbouring state.</p>
<p>RCB can utilize Washington Sundar’s bowling in powerplay overs as he has delivered the same goods in his inaugural season for RPS and his economy was 6.17 in 8 matches. Along with his bowling, he is a handy batsman who can be used as a pinch hitter down the order.</p>
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<p>Recently he has been playing in Syed Mushtaq Ali trophy where his bowling economy across the tournament was under 7 with 4 scalps in 5 matches. On slow tracks, Sundar and Chahal can be the hunting pair for RCB franchise.</p>
<h3>7. Oshane Thomas (RR)</h3>
<figure id="attachment_329961" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-329961" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"><amp-img class="size-full wp-image-329961" src="https://crictracker-admin-panel-08032022.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/media/attachments/Oshane-Thomas.jpg" alt="Oshane Thomas" width="640" height="400" layout="responsive" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"></amp-img><figcaption id="caption-attachment-329961" class="wp-caption-text">Oshane Thomas. (Photo Source: Twitter)</figcaption></figure>
<p>Rajasthan Royals are always considered dark horses of IPL but the start of the season has been a sour one for them as they have lost some close encounters making it 1 out of 4 ties. The team has been served well by the top order and spinners who can even bowl in the powerplays. Except for Jofra Archer, the fast bowling department has been disappointing, and the franchise can solve this issue by giving the debut cap to the young WI speedster Oshane Thomas. The fast bowler can really generate pace which is a weapon in T20s.</p>
<p>The Rajasthan franchise can use Oshane Thomas in powerplay overs and by doing that they can save the tweakers for the middle overs. He can consistently bowl at 150 kmph and by pairing him with Archer can solve the fast bowling headaches for the team.</p>
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<p>He was impressive with his pace and wicket taking abilities in CPL 2018 where he scalped 18 wickets in 10 matches for the Jamaica Tallawahs. The WI speedster can be the trump card for RR in the upcoming games.</p>
<h3>8) Billy Stanlake (SRH)</h3>
<figure id="attachment_240636" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-240636" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"><amp-img class="size-full wp-image-240636" src="https://crictracker-admin-panel-08032022.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/media/attachments/Billy-Stanlake-1.jpg" alt="Billy Stanlake" width="640" height="400" layout="responsive" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"></amp-img><figcaption id="caption-attachment-240636" class="wp-caption-text">Billy Stanlake. (Photo Source: Twitter)</figcaption></figure>
<p>The Hyderabad based franchise is one of the consistent teams in IPL history and they have shown it again by winning 3 out of 5 games.&nbsp;Their top-order has been doingthe bulk of the scoring and the middle-order players have not been tested enough. The spin department has been ruled by the Afghan duo, and the fast bowlers have also done justice to their roles but still, SRH needs to tinker with their fast bowling line-up, as it is one-dimensional and that’s where Billy Stanlake can provide the edge to the team.</p>
<p>He was impressive in his IPL debut season where he picked up 4 wickets in 5 matches but missed the rest of the season due to a fractured finger. The current SRH pace battery lacks pace and Billy Stanlake can fill that void. The Australian quicky, with his raw pace, can trouble the batsman even on good tracks. His height is an added advantage as he can generate uncomfortable bounce on slow tracks.</p>
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<p>Stanlake is a wicket-taking bowler and his numbers of 62 scalps in 50 T20s prove it. In the recently concluded BBL season, the speedster took 11 wickets in 11 matches with a strike rate of 21.2 for the Adelaide Strikers.</p>
<p>IPL has transformed the lives of many international and domestic players. It is difficult for the teams to provide chances to each and every individual but the franchise should always try out some benched players as they are proven match-winners in their own rights.</p>
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<p>The IPL 2019 just began its journey a fortnight ago, and already the cricketing fraternity is craving for more action. Again the league has become the centre of attraction with its spellbinding and mesmerizing powers. Like every year this season is on its way to becoming a masterpiece, as old sorcerers and rookie warlocks have thrown new spells on the audience. Now as the league is entering into its third week, it is definitely going to get more enthralling in the coming days.</p>
<p>IPL is the biggest T20 league across the globe and it is evident from the talents involved in it. Here each team consists of nearly two dozen players and half of them are International guards of their countries. As the league is played over a tight schedule, most of the teams stick to their winning combinations and as a result, some players are robbed of their opportunity to play in this carnival. It is time for the franchise to test out these players who are warming the bench as they can add another dimension to the team.</p>
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<h3>The following are the benched players from each franchise who deserve a chance in IPL 2019:</h3>
<h3>1. Sam Billings (CSK)</h3>
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<p>Chennai Super Kings are the defending champions and they have shown their hunger again by winning 4 out of 5 ties. The franchise led by <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/ms-dhoni-challenges-imran-tahir-and-shane-watsons-sons-for-an-adorable-sprint-off/" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><strong>MS Dhoni</strong></a> never tinkers with the team combinations often. As the team is on a roll, CSK should hand an opportunity to England&#8217;s keeper-batsman Sam Billings for testing their bench strength. He is a limited-overs specialist for the three lions and have always been impressive with his inventive batting and powerful hitting.</p>
<p>Unlike last season, CSK are struggling with their opening pair, and it is where Sam can add value to this team as he has the experience of opening in the shortest format. The Kent wicket-keeper can also bat in the middle-order as he is a good player of spin and it was on show when he scored a crucial 56 off 23 balls against KKR last year.</p>
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<p>Billings has been in good form as he scored 87 of 47 just in last month against WI. His athletic ability can be an added bonus for the CSK team which consist of various old legs.</p>
<h3>2. Sherfane Rutherford (DC)</h3>
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<p>Delhi Capitals started the tournament on a positive note by beating MI in their den but at the end six games, they have won only three of them. The Delhi franchise has a good batting order but they lack a finisher, a role which is very important in white ball cricket. The team consists of a couple of WI power hitters, and one of them is <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/delhi-capitals-show-off-sherfane-rutherfords-six-hitting-prowess/" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><strong>Sherfane Rutherford</strong></a>. The Guyanese all-rounder entered the fray in the CPL 2018 and immediately Rutherford showed his batting prowess when he scored run-a-ball 46 against Barbados Tridents.</p>
<p>He also played some cameos for the Guyana Amazon Warriors and ended the CPL with 170 runs in 8 innings with a strike rate of 144. He was snapped by the Khulna Titans in the BPL but missed the league due to injury. His power hitting was on show when he smashed 46 off 20 balls in T10 league against Maratha Arabians, which included 6 sixes, and he can be a handy bowler too. Delhi needs a power hitter down the order and Sherfane Rutherford can be the perfect find for the franchise in coming games.</p>
<h3>3. Moises Henriques (KXIP)</h3>
<figure id="attachment_305014" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-305014" style="width: 640px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><img loading="lazy" class="size-full wp-image-305014" src="https://crictracker-admin-panel-08032022.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/media/attachments/Moises-Henriques.jpg" alt="Moises Henriques" width="640" height="400" sizes="(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px"><figcaption id="caption-attachment-305014" class="wp-caption-text">Moises Henriques. (Photo by Mark Evans/Getty Images)</figcaption></figure>
<p>The team from Punjab has always been inconsistent in their run and it is no different this year with 3 wins coming alternatively in 5 games. Kings XI have an explosive opening pair and a decent bowling attack, but they lack an experienced player in the middle order. It is still early days in the tournament and the team can solve this problem by adding Moises Henriques to the playing XI. The Australian all-rounder has the ability to play the spinners well, and he proved it while he was plying his trade for the Hyderabad franchise.</p>
<p>Apart from his skills with bat and ball, he can be a calming influence for young players like <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/ipl-2019-sarfaraz-khan-has-incredible-hitting-abilities-says-kxip-captain-ravi-ashwin/" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><strong>Sarfaraz Khan</strong></a> and Mandeep Singh. In pressure situations, Ashwin can be hugely benefitted with the presence of Henriques on the field as he has been leading the Sydney Sixers franchise from last 4 years. He had a successful outing in the IPL 2016 and 2017, with almost churning out 500 runs in two seasons. His current form is also good as he scored a 30-ball 60 against Adelaide Strikers a month ago in BBL.</p>
<h3>4. Carlos Brathwaite (KKR)</h3>
<figure id="attachment_329100" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-329100" style="width: 640px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><img loading="lazy" class="size-full wp-image-329100" src="https://crictracker-admin-panel-08032022.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/media/attachments/Carlos-Brathwaite.jpg" alt="Carlos Brathwaite" width="640" height="400" sizes="(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px"><figcaption id="caption-attachment-329100" class="wp-caption-text">Carlos Brathwaite. (Photo Source: Instagram)</figcaption></figure>
<p>Kolkata Knight Riders are riding on a high wave after two thrilling wins, making it 3 wins out of 4 matches and this year <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/ipl-2019-five-bowlers-who-can-neutralize-andre-russell/" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><strong>Andre Russell</strong></a> has been their hero. The team has struggled with its bowling plans and apart from WI superstar, Russell no other batsman seems to be in good touch. In order to increase the team&#8217;s depth in both departments, KKR can bring in the other superstar from the WI, Carlos Braithwaite. Braithwaite can form a lethal pair with Russell as they both are capable of destroying bowling attacks.</p>
<p>The all-rounder has been a permanent member of the WI white-ball cricket teams and is the current skipper of T20 format. Braithwaite can be a finisher for the KKR team and has the experience of playing that role in various T20 leagues.</p>
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<p>He generated good numbers in CPL 2018 as he picked up 10 wickets, and scored 130 runs in 10 games, with a strike rate of 150. He has the ability to deliver in important games, and it was evident when he scored 43 off 29 balls for SRH against CSK in 2018 playoffs.</p>
<h3>5. Evin Lewis (MI)</h3>
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<p>The Mumbai franchise has made an impressive start to their campaign as they have won 3 out of 5 games. Their bowlers have been top notch but their top order has misfired and their middle order has been inconsistent. With Rohit at the top, MI need an explosive partner to accompany him and that&#8217;s where the management can utilize the power-packed dynamite, <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/drs-saves-evin-lewis-from-what-couldve-been-a-bizarre-dismissal-in-dhaka/" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><strong>Evin Lewis</strong></a>. The Trinidadian can be the perfect foil for the captain of Mumbai Indians as he is a slow starter in white ball cricket.</p>
<p>Evin Lewis can carve out any bowling attack with his brute power and last year he made 382 runs in 13 innings for the same franchise. With Lewis at the top, Rohit Sharma can play the anchor role for the rest of the tournament.</p>
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<p>The southpaw has been in good nick as he amassed 273 runs in 9 matches with a strike-rate of 135 which included a ton against the Khulna Titans in the recently concluded BPL. Along with his power hitting, Evin Lewis is a good fielder which can certainly help the MI team.</p>
<h3>6. Washington Sundar (RCB)</h3>
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<p>The Virat Kohli-led team is having a chronic nightmare in this season as they have lost all the 6 games till now. The team has been bogged by their bowlers except for Yuzvendra Chahal and the batting mantle has been carried by the captain and superstar <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/ipl-2019-virat-kohli-and-ab-de-villiers-families-hang-out-together-in-bengaluru/" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><strong>AB De Villiers</strong></a>. RCB quickly needs to bounce back to save their campaign and for doing that they need to find an ally for Chahal. Washington Sundar can be the answer for the Bangalore franchise, as he is a tough cricketer from their neighbouring state.</p>
<p>RCB can utilize Washington Sundar&#8217;s bowling in powerplay overs as he has delivered the same goods in his inaugural season for RPS and his economy was 6.17 in 8 matches. Along with his bowling, he is a handy batsman who can be used as a pinch hitter down the order.</p>
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<p>Recently he has been playing in Syed Mushtaq Ali trophy where his bowling economy across the tournament was under 7 with 4 scalps in 5 matches. On slow tracks, Sundar and Chahal can be the hunting pair for RCB franchise.</p>
<h3>7. Oshane Thomas (RR)</h3>
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<p>Rajasthan Royals are always considered dark horses of IPL but the start of the season has been a sour one for them as they have lost some close encounters making it 1 out of 4 ties. The team has been served well by the top order and spinners who can even bowl in the powerplays. Except for Jofra Archer, the fast bowling department has been disappointing, and the franchise can solve this issue by giving the debut cap to the young WI speedster Oshane Thomas. The fast bowler can really generate pace which is a weapon in T20s.</p>
<p>The Rajasthan franchise can use Oshane Thomas in powerplay overs and by doing that they can save the tweakers for the middle overs. He can consistently bowl at 150 kmph and by pairing him with Archer can solve the fast bowling headaches for the team.</p>
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<p>He was impressive with his pace and wicket taking abilities in CPL 2018 where he scalped 18 wickets in 10 matches for the Jamaica Tallawahs. The WI speedster can be the trump card for RR in the upcoming games.</p>
<h3>8) Billy Stanlake (SRH)</h3>
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<p>The Hyderabad based franchise is one of the consistent teams in IPL history and they have shown it again by winning 3 out of 5 games. Their top-order has been doingthe bulk of the scoring and the middle-order players have not been tested enough. The spin department has been ruled by the Afghan duo, and the fast bowlers have also done justice to their roles but still, SRH needs to tinker with their fast bowling line-up, as it is one-dimensional and that&#8217;s where Billy Stanlake can provide the edge to the team.</p>
<p>He was impressive in his IPL debut season where he picked up 4 wickets in 5 matches but missed the rest of the season due to a fractured finger. The current SRH pace battery lacks pace and Billy Stanlake can fill that void. The Australian quicky, with his raw pace, can trouble the batsman even on good tracks. His height is an added advantage as he can generate uncomfortable bounce on slow tracks.</p>
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<p>Stanlake is a wicket-taking bowler and his numbers of 62 scalps in 50 T20s prove it. In the recently concluded BBL season, the speedster took 11 wickets in 11 matches with a strike rate of 21.2 for the Adelaide Strikers.</p>
<p>IPL has transformed the lives of many international and domestic players. It is difficult for the teams to provide chances to each and every individual but the franchise should always try out some benched players as they are proven match-winners in their own rights.</p>
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IPL 2019: One benched player from each team who should get a chance

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