IPL 2020: Best XI from the league stage

5. Nicholas Pooran

The Indian Premier League is known to throw up surprises every now and then, and the bid for Nicholas Pooran, who was eventually signed up by Kings XI Punjab for a salary of INR 4.2 crore, was just one of those things. The over-night star turned out to be the true entertainer as far as the fans are concerned.

Bolstering the batting order of the Punjab based outfit, he added an extra 20-30 run in the team’s total score. Riding on his blistering 353 runs in 14 appearances, his quick-fire cameos have worked wonders for the team in turning the tables on their side. Averaging 35.30 in IPL 2020, Pooran has rolled down the best of the innings for his lucrative side.

Moreover, his spectacular fielding at the boundary makes him a perfect contention to be a strong member of the dream squad. The Caribbean power-hitter may take the responsibility and wreak havoc on bowlers when the team demands from him.