IPL 2022: 10 pinch hitters who can earn a surprise promotion
These players can take the opposition by surprise if promoted up the order.
5. Rashid Khan (GT)
Rashid Khan has proven his ability with the bat on numerous occasions. The Afghan spinner is not someone who can usually play a huge knock, but can certainly create a meaningful impact in about two-three overs out in the middle. Rashid Khan was picked up Gujarat Titans in the draft, just prior to the mega auction.
Gujarat Titans do not boast of a strong batting order, hence they will look to surprise teams with new tactics. Promoting Rashid up the order when the required run rate creeps up is surely not a bad idea. In IPL Cricket, Rashid Khan has scored 222 runs at a strike rate of 137.
More often that not, the Gujarat Lions talisman deals in boundaries and big shots. He has over 1000 runs to his name in domestic T20 leagues around the world, boasting of a strike rate in the 120s. Gujarat Lions are one of the two new franchises added to the existing eight-team pool, and they will look to play around with their options until they settle on their team composition.
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