IPL 2020: Team-wise one batsman who can opt for mid-season transfer

2. Mumbai Indians- Chris Lynn

A lot of eyebrows were raised when Mumbai Indians picked up Chris Lynn in the auction, at his base price of just INR 2 crores. After a successful stint with Kolkata Knight Riders, it was expected a lot of teams would bid aggressively for Lynn. But it wasn’t to be.

Chris Lynn, when at his best, is as good as any batsman in the world. He had been a part of KKR since 2014, but till 2016, he barely got any chances. Finally, he got the opportunity in 2017. In that season, he played just 7 games, but made a lasting impact, scoring 295 runs in 7 games at an average of 49 and strike rate of 181. He then became a regular member of KKR for the next two seasons. While Lynn scored 491 runs in 2018 and 405 in 2019, KKR took the decision of releasing Lynn.

While for any cricketer, MI is an exciting franchise to be a part of, their current set up is saturated with capable top-order batsmen. Before buying Lynn, Mumbai also had in their armoury, Quinton de Kock, who had scored 500+ runs for them in the 2019 season.

Being a wicket-keeper has tipped the scales in the favour of Kock too. MI have also been reluctant to use Lynn and Kock together, due to the slow nature of UAE pitches. Hence, despite being a gun player, Lynn could be one player MI can opt to trade for a player who may fit in better for them.