The 15th edition of the Indian Premier League (<a href="https://www.crictracker.com/t20/ipl-indian-premier-league/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">IPL</a>) is going on in full swing with 10 teams giving each other tough competition to win the elusive IPL trophy. Meanwhile, some veterans as well as young cricketers have impressed everyone with their brilliant performances.

The IPL has always been a great platform for Indian players whether it is to make a comeback for the Indian team or to earn a maiden call-up for the country. This year as well, some players are constantly knocking on the doors of the selectors with their performances in the ongoing IPL season. The All Indian Senior Selection Committee will have their eyes on the ongoing tournament as they sit in a few months&#8217; time to pick the squad for the upcoming ICC T20 World Cup.

The global T20 meet will take place in Australia from October 16 and the final match will be played on November 13. Meanwhile, Team India, under the guidance of head coach Rahul Dravid and captain Rohit Sharma, will look to build a strong squad for the mega event. On that note, here are 5 players who are presenting a strong case for a spot in the T20 WC squad with their performances in IPL 2022.

5 players who are making a strong case for themselves for T20 World Cup with performances in IPL 2022

<img loading="lazy" class="size-full wp-image-470495" src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/Hardik-Pandya-1.jpg" alt="Hardik Pandya" width="640" height="400" sizes="(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px"><figcaption id="caption-attachment-470495" class="wp-caption-text">Hardik Pandya. (Photo by Ryan Pierse/Getty Images)</figcaption>

Team India&#8217;s star all-rounder has shown tremendous all-round performances in this season of the IPL. Pandya, who made himself unavailable after the 2021 <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/simon-doull-backs-dinesh-karthik-to-make-it-to-indias-t20-world-cup-squad/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">T20 World Cup</a> to regain full fitness, started the IPL 2022 with a bang. In five matches, he scored 228 runs with an average of 76. Besides, he has also scalped four wickets at a decent economy of 7.57 runs per over.

The Baroda all-rounder was appointed captain of the new franchise, the Gujarat Titans (GT). As captain, he led his team from the front as they lead the points table. Along with batting and bowling, the ace allrounder has impressed many cricket pundits with his field placements and bowling changes.

Recently, while batting first against the Rajasthan Royals, the flamboyant all-rounder has slammed unbeaten 87 runs from 52 balls. With a strike rate of 167.30, he scored eight fours and four sixes. Pandya will look to continue his form in the same way and his performances will definitely pay him a ticket to Australia. With India still in search of a pace-bowling all-rounder, Hardik has made a strong case to make a comeback to the Indian side.

<img loading="lazy" class="size-full wp-image-291462" src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/Dinesh-Karthik-1.jpg" alt="Dinesh Karthik" width="640" height="400" sizes="(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px"><figcaption id="caption-attachment-291462" class="wp-caption-text">Dinesh Karthik. (Photo Source: Twitter)</figcaption>

Dinesh Karthik is one of the most experienced wicket-keeper batters who has been playing the sport since 2004. After the arrival of MS Dhoni, Karthik had to take a backseat. However, he performed well with the bat as well as behind the wickets whenever he got an opportunity. The last time he played for India was in the 2019 World Cup in England.

However, Karthik has been in terrific form in the ongoing IPL while playing for <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/geluvu-guru-royal-challengers-bangalore-launch-their-victory-anthem-for-ipl-2022/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Royal Challengers Bangalore</a>. In five out of six matches, the right-handed batter has remained not-out and finished the matches with a strike rate of 209. 57, which is the biggest plus point in his batting.

Recently, the veteran player has played an eye-pleasing unbeaten knock of 66 runs off 34 balls, which included five fours and five maximums against Delhi Capitals. With India still in search of a finisher, Karthik has made a solid impression ahead of the global T20 competition. 

<img loading="lazy" class="size-full wp-image-541866" src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/Kuldeep-Yadav-2.jpg" alt="Kuldeep Yadav" width="640" height="400" sizes="(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px"><figcaption id="caption-attachment-541866" class="wp-caption-text">Kuldeep Yadav. (Photo by ISHARA S. KODIKARA/AFP via Getty Images)</figcaption>

The first three weeks of the 2022 IPL witnessed the redemption of Delhi Capitals’ (DC) Kuldeep Yadav. The young spinner, who has been struggling in the last couple of years, finally got a new wing to revive his career after he was roped in by DC at the mega auction. Earlier this year, the left-arm leg-spinner also got to play for India in the last match of the T20 series against <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/reports-sri-lanka-cricket-asked-to-decide-on-hosting-asia-cup-2022-by-july-27/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Sri Lanka</a>, where he didn’t get any wickets but was economical.

While playing for his new franchise in the ongoing IPL edition, the 27-year-old has performed well in every match. In five matches, the Uttar Pradesh-born player has taken 11 wickets in an economy of 8.24 runs per over, which includes his best spell of 4/35 against his former team, KKR. With 11 wickets, he stands in third place in the Purple Cap race.

In just five matches, he managed to win two Player of the Match awards for his brilliant bowling. Compared to the previous year, what makes him different this season is his pace variation in bowling. It is just a matter of time before he will make a comeback for India as a prime spinner. He will be one of the strong contenders to sit on the plane for the T20 World Cup.

<img loading="lazy" class="size-full wp-image-469714" src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/Thangarasu-Natarajan-1.jpg" alt="Thangarasu Natarajan" width="640" height="400" sizes="(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px"><figcaption id="caption-attachment-469714" class="wp-caption-text">Thangarasu Natarajan. (Photo by Cameron Spencer &#8211; CA/Cricket Australia via Getty Images)</figcaption>

Thangarasu Natarajan is popular for his effective death bowling skills. He is one of the rarest fast bowlers who can consistently hit the yorker length. The 31-year-old got limited opportunities to represent India but has proved that he belongs to that stage. The last time he featured for India was in the 2021 T20 series against <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/rob-key-appointed-as-englands-managing-director-of-cricket/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">England</a>.

The left-arm pacer missed the majority of last season&#8217;s IPL due to injury. He has shown great bowling displays and bowled some really tough spells so far this season. In six matches, the Tamil Nadu bowler has picked up 12 wickets at an economy of 8.67 runs per over. His wicket-taking ability both with the new and the old ball makes him different from an ordinary bowler.

His best performance of the season came against KKR, where the pacer picked up three wickets and gave just 37 runs in four overs of quota. Natarajan, who picks wickets at regular intervals for his team, managed to restrict the opposing team&#8217;s batters to score big totals on many occasions. If he continues the same performances throughout the season then it would be difficult for the selectors to overlook him from the T20 World Cup squad.

<img loading="lazy" class="size-full wp-image-581224" src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/Harshal-Patel-1.jpg" alt="Harshal Patel" width="640" height="400" sizes="(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px"><figcaption id="caption-attachment-581224" class="wp-caption-text">Harshal Patel. (Photo Source: IPL/BCCI)</figcaption>

Harshal Patel is not a bowler who can bowl at a speed of 140 kph. Slower bouncers, variations in yorkers and cutters are some of his key deliveries through which he can beat any batter. The 31-year-old has emerged as a death bowler specialist in the last two years for RCB and India.

The 2021 Purple Cap winner started IPL 2022 from where he left off last season. The right-arm medium-pacer has been in good rhythm so far in IPL 2022. In five matches, he has managed to pick up 6 wickets at an economy of 6.40 runs per over. His best performance of the season came against KKR, where the Haryana player bowled a phenomenal spell of 2/11 from four overs.

Patel’s successful outing in the 2021 IPL season was rewarded him with a maiden call-up for India for the T20 series against New Zealand. On his debut, he was awarded the Player of the Match award against New Zealand for taking two wickets at an economy of 6.25. His IPL performance presented a strong case for him to be a part of Team India in the 2022 T20 WC.

The 15th edition of the Indian Premier League (<a href="https://www.crictracker.com/t20/ipl-indian-premier-league/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">IPL</a>) is going on in full swing with 10 teams giving each other tough competition to win the elusive IPL trophy. Meanwhile, some veterans as well as young cricketers have impressed everyone with their brilliant performances.
The IPL has always been a great platform for Indian players whether it is to make a comeback for the Indian team or to earn a maiden call-up for the country. This year as well, some players are constantly knocking on the doors of the selectors with their performances in the ongoing IPL season. The All Indian Senior Selection Committee will have their eyes on the ongoing tournament as they sit in a few months’ time to pick the squad for the upcoming ICC T20 World Cup.
The global T20 meet will take place in Australia from October 16 and the final match will be played on November 13. Meanwhile, Team India, under the guidance of head coach Rahul Dravid and captain Rohit Sharma, will look to build a strong squad for the mega event.&nbsp;On that note, here are 5 players who are presenting a strong case for a spot in the T20 WC squad with their performances in IPL 2022.
<h3>5 players who are making a strong case for themselves for T20 World Cup with performances in IPL 2022</h3>
<h3>1. Hardik Pandya</h3>
<figure id="attachment_470495" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-470495" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"><amp-img class="size-full wp-image-470495" src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/Hardik-Pandya-1.jpg" alt="Hardik Pandya" width="640" height="400" layout="responsive" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"></amp-img><figcaption id="caption-attachment-470495" class="wp-caption-text">Hardik Pandya. (Photo by Ryan Pierse/Getty Images)</figcaption></figure>
Team India’s star all-rounder has shown tremendous all-round performances in this season of the IPL. Pandya, who made himself unavailable after the 2021 <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/simon-doull-backs-dinesh-karthik-to-make-it-to-indias-t20-world-cup-squad/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">T20 World Cup</a> to regain full fitness, started the IPL 2022 with a bang. In five matches, he scored 228 runs with an average of 76. Besides, he has also scalped four wickets at a decent economy of 7.57 runs per over.
The Baroda all-rounder was appointed captain of the new franchise, the Gujarat Titans (GT). As captain, he led his team from the front as they lead the points table. Along with batting and bowling, the ace allrounder has impressed many cricket pundits with his field placements and bowling changes.
Recently, while batting first against the Rajasthan Royals, the flamboyant all-rounder has slammed unbeaten 87 runs from 52 balls. With a strike rate of 167.30, he scored eight fours and four sixes. Pandya will look to continue his form in the same way and his performances will definitely pay him a ticket to Australia. With India still in search of a pace-bowling all-rounder, Hardik has made a strong case to make a comeback to the Indian side.
<h3>2. Dinesh Karthik</h3>
<figure id="attachment_291462" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-291462" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"><amp-img class="size-full wp-image-291462" src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/Dinesh-Karthik-1.jpg" alt="Dinesh Karthik" width="640" height="400" layout="responsive" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"></amp-img><figcaption id="caption-attachment-291462" class="wp-caption-text">Dinesh Karthik. (Photo Source: Twitter)</figcaption></figure>
Dinesh Karthik is one of the most experienced wicket-keeper batters who has been playing the sport since 2004. After the arrival of MS Dhoni, Karthik had to take a backseat. However, he performed well with the bat as well as behind the wickets whenever he got an opportunity. The last time he played for India was in the 2019 World Cup in England.
However, Karthik has been in terrific form in the ongoing IPL while playing for <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/geluvu-guru-royal-challengers-bangalore-launch-their-victory-anthem-for-ipl-2022/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Royal Challengers Bangalore</a>.&nbsp;In five out of six matches, the right-handed batter has remained not-out and finished the matches with a strike rate of 209. 57, which is the biggest plus point in his batting.
Recently, the veteran player has played an eye-pleasing unbeaten knock of 66 runs off 34 balls, which included five fours and five maximums against Delhi Capitals. With India still in search of a finisher, Karthik has made a solid impression ahead of the global T20 competition.&nbsp;
<h3>3. Kuldeep Yadav</h3>
<figure id="attachment_541866" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-541866" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"><amp-img class="size-full wp-image-541866" src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/Kuldeep-Yadav-2.jpg" alt="Kuldeep Yadav" width="640" height="400" layout="responsive" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"></amp-img><figcaption id="caption-attachment-541866" class="wp-caption-text">Kuldeep Yadav. (Photo by ISHARA S. KODIKARA/AFP via Getty Images)</figcaption></figure>
The first three weeks of the 2022 IPL witnessed the redemption of Delhi Capitals’ (DC) Kuldeep Yadav. The young spinner, who has been struggling in the last couple of years, finally got a new wing to revive his career after he was roped in by DC at the mega auction. Earlier this year, the left-arm leg-spinner also got to play for India in the last match of the T20 series against <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/reports-sri-lanka-cricket-asked-to-decide-on-hosting-asia-cup-2022-by-july-27/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Sri Lanka</a>, where he didn’t get any wickets but was economical.
While playing for his new franchise in the ongoing IPL edition, the 27-year-old has performed well in every match. In five matches, the Uttar Pradesh-born player has taken 11 wickets in an economy of 8.24 runs per over, which includes his best spell of 4/35 against his former team, KKR. With 11 wickets, he stands in third place in the Purple Cap race.
In just five matches, he managed to win two Player of the Match awards for his brilliant bowling. Compared to the previous year, what makes him different this season is his pace variation in bowling. It is just a matter of time before he will make a comeback for India as a prime spinner. He will be one of the strong contenders to sit on the plane for the T20 World Cup.

<h3>4. Thangarasu Natarajan</h3>
<figure id="attachment_469714" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-469714" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"><amp-img class="size-full wp-image-469714" src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/Thangarasu-Natarajan-1.jpg" alt="Thangarasu Natarajan" width="640" height="400" layout="responsive" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"></amp-img><figcaption id="caption-attachment-469714" class="wp-caption-text">Thangarasu Natarajan. (Photo by Cameron Spencer – CA/Cricket Australia via Getty Images)</figcaption></figure>
Thangarasu Natarajan is popular for his effective death bowling skills. He is one of the rarest fast bowlers who can consistently hit the yorker length. The 31-year-old got limited opportunities to represent India but has proved that he belongs to that stage. The last time he featured for India was in the 2021 T20 series against <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/rob-key-appointed-as-englands-managing-director-of-cricket/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">England</a>.
The left-arm pacer missed the majority of last season’s IPL due to injury. He has shown great bowling displays and bowled some really tough spells so far this season. In six matches, the Tamil Nadu bowler has picked up 12 wickets at an economy of 8.67 runs per over. His wicket-taking ability both with the new and the old ball makes him different from an ordinary bowler.
His best performance of the season came against KKR, where the pacer picked up three wickets and gave just 37 runs in four overs of quota. Natarajan, who picks wickets at regular intervals for his team, managed to restrict the opposing team’s batters to score big totals on many occasions. If he continues the same performances throughout the season then it would be difficult for the selectors to overlook him from the T20 World Cup squad.

<h3>5. Harshal Patel</h3>
<figure id="attachment_581224" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-581224" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"><amp-img class="size-full wp-image-581224" src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/Harshal-Patel-1.jpg" alt="Harshal Patel" width="640" height="400" layout="responsive" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"></amp-img><figcaption id="caption-attachment-581224" class="wp-caption-text">Harshal Patel. (Photo Source: IPL/BCCI)</figcaption></figure>
Harshal Patel is not a bowler who can bowl at a speed of 140 kph. Slower bouncers, variations in yorkers and cutters are some of his key deliveries through which he can beat any batter. The 31-year-old has emerged as a death bowler specialist in the last two years for RCB and India.
The 2021 Purple Cap winner started IPL 2022 from where he left off last season. The right-arm medium-pacer has been in good rhythm so far in IPL 2022. In five matches, he has managed to pick up 6 wickets at an economy of 6.40 runs per over. His best performance of the season came against KKR, where the Haryana player bowled a phenomenal spell of 2/11 from four overs.
Patel’s successful outing in the 2021 IPL season was rewarded him with a maiden call-up for India for the T20 series against New Zealand. On his debut, he was awarded the Player of the Match award against New Zealand for taking two wickets at an economy of 6.25. His IPL performance presented a strong case for him to be a part of Team India in the 2022 T20 WC.

The 15th edition of the Indian Premier League (<a href="https://www.crictracker.com/t20/ipl-indian-premier-league/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">IPL</a>) is going on in full swing with 10 teams giving each other tough competition to win the elusive IPL trophy. Meanwhile, some veterans as well as young cricketers have impressed everyone with their brilliant performances.
The IPL has always been a great platform for Indian players whether it is to make a comeback for the Indian team or to earn a maiden call-up for the country. This year as well, some players are constantly knocking on the doors of the selectors with their performances in the ongoing IPL season. The All Indian Senior Selection Committee will have their eyes on the ongoing tournament as they sit in a few months&#8217; time to pick the squad for the upcoming ICC T20 World Cup.
The global T20 meet will take place in Australia from October 16 and the final match will be played on November 13. Meanwhile, Team India, under the guidance of head coach Rahul Dravid and captain Rohit Sharma, will look to build a strong squad for the mega event. On that note, here are 5 players who are presenting a strong case for a spot in the T20 WC squad with their performances in IPL 2022.
<h3>5 players who are making a strong case for themselves for T20 World Cup with performances in IPL 2022</h3>
<h3>1. Hardik Pandya</h3>
<figure id="attachment_470495" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-470495" style="width: 640px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><img loading="lazy" class="size-full wp-image-470495" src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/Hardik-Pandya-1.jpg" alt="Hardik Pandya" width="640" height="400" sizes="(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px"><figcaption id="caption-attachment-470495" class="wp-caption-text">Hardik Pandya. (Photo by Ryan Pierse/Getty Images)</figcaption></figure>
Team India&#8217;s star all-rounder has shown tremendous all-round performances in this season of the IPL. Pandya, who made himself unavailable after the 2021 <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/simon-doull-backs-dinesh-karthik-to-make-it-to-indias-t20-world-cup-squad/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">T20 World Cup</a> to regain full fitness, started the IPL 2022 with a bang. In five matches, he scored 228 runs with an average of 76. Besides, he has also scalped four wickets at a decent economy of 7.57 runs per over.
The Baroda all-rounder was appointed captain of the new franchise, the Gujarat Titans (GT). As captain, he led his team from the front as they lead the points table. Along with batting and bowling, the ace allrounder has impressed many cricket pundits with his field placements and bowling changes.
Recently, while batting first against the Rajasthan Royals, the flamboyant all-rounder has slammed unbeaten 87 runs from 52 balls. With a strike rate of 167.30, he scored eight fours and four sixes. Pandya will look to continue his form in the same way and his performances will definitely pay him a ticket to Australia. With India still in search of a pace-bowling all-rounder, Hardik has made a strong case to make a comeback to the Indian side.
<h3>2. Dinesh Karthik</h3>
<figure id="attachment_291462" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-291462" style="width: 640px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><img loading="lazy" class="size-full wp-image-291462" src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/Dinesh-Karthik-1.jpg" alt="Dinesh Karthik" width="640" height="400" sizes="(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px"><figcaption id="caption-attachment-291462" class="wp-caption-text">Dinesh Karthik. (Photo Source: Twitter)</figcaption></figure>
Dinesh Karthik is one of the most experienced wicket-keeper batters who has been playing the sport since 2004. After the arrival of MS Dhoni, Karthik had to take a backseat. However, he performed well with the bat as well as behind the wickets whenever he got an opportunity. The last time he played for India was in the 2019 World Cup in England.
However, Karthik has been in terrific form in the ongoing IPL while playing for <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/geluvu-guru-royal-challengers-bangalore-launch-their-victory-anthem-for-ipl-2022/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Royal Challengers Bangalore</a>. In five out of six matches, the right-handed batter has remained not-out and finished the matches with a strike rate of 209. 57, which is the biggest plus point in his batting.
Recently, the veteran player has played an eye-pleasing unbeaten knock of 66 runs off 34 balls, which included five fours and five maximums against Delhi Capitals. With India still in search of a finisher, Karthik has made a solid impression ahead of the global T20 competition. 
<h3>3. Kuldeep Yadav</h3>
<figure id="attachment_541866" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-541866" style="width: 640px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><img loading="lazy" class="size-full wp-image-541866" src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/Kuldeep-Yadav-2.jpg" alt="Kuldeep Yadav" width="640" height="400" sizes="(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px"><figcaption id="caption-attachment-541866" class="wp-caption-text">Kuldeep Yadav. (Photo by ISHARA S. KODIKARA/AFP via Getty Images)</figcaption></figure>
The first three weeks of the 2022 IPL witnessed the redemption of Delhi Capitals’ (DC) Kuldeep Yadav. The young spinner, who has been struggling in the last couple of years, finally got a new wing to revive his career after he was roped in by DC at the mega auction. Earlier this year, the left-arm leg-spinner also got to play for India in the last match of the T20 series against <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/reports-sri-lanka-cricket-asked-to-decide-on-hosting-asia-cup-2022-by-july-27/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Sri Lanka</a>, where he didn’t get any wickets but was economical.
While playing for his new franchise in the ongoing IPL edition, the 27-year-old has performed well in every match. In five matches, the Uttar Pradesh-born player has taken 11 wickets in an economy of 8.24 runs per over, which includes his best spell of 4/35 against his former team, KKR. With 11 wickets, he stands in third place in the Purple Cap race.
In just five matches, he managed to win two Player of the Match awards for his brilliant bowling. Compared to the previous year, what makes him different this season is his pace variation in bowling. It is just a matter of time before he will make a comeback for India as a prime spinner. He will be one of the strong contenders to sit on the plane for the T20 World Cup.

<h3>4. Thangarasu Natarajan</h3>
<figure id="attachment_469714" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-469714" style="width: 640px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><img loading="lazy" class="size-full wp-image-469714" src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/Thangarasu-Natarajan-1.jpg" alt="Thangarasu Natarajan" width="640" height="400" sizes="(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px"><figcaption id="caption-attachment-469714" class="wp-caption-text">Thangarasu Natarajan. (Photo by Cameron Spencer &#8211; CA/Cricket Australia via Getty Images)</figcaption></figure>
Thangarasu Natarajan is popular for his effective death bowling skills. He is one of the rarest fast bowlers who can consistently hit the yorker length. The 31-year-old got limited opportunities to represent India but has proved that he belongs to that stage. The last time he featured for India was in the 2021 T20 series against <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/rob-key-appointed-as-englands-managing-director-of-cricket/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">England</a>.
The left-arm pacer missed the majority of last season&#8217;s IPL due to injury. He has shown great bowling displays and bowled some really tough spells so far this season. In six matches, the Tamil Nadu bowler has picked up 12 wickets at an economy of 8.67 runs per over. His wicket-taking ability both with the new and the old ball makes him different from an ordinary bowler.
His best performance of the season came against KKR, where the pacer picked up three wickets and gave just 37 runs in four overs of quota. Natarajan, who picks wickets at regular intervals for his team, managed to restrict the opposing team&#8217;s batters to score big totals on many occasions. If he continues the same performances throughout the season then it would be difficult for the selectors to overlook him from the T20 World Cup squad.

<h3>5. Harshal Patel</h3>
<figure id="attachment_581224" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-581224" style="width: 640px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><img loading="lazy" class="size-full wp-image-581224" src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/Harshal-Patel-1.jpg" alt="Harshal Patel" width="640" height="400" sizes="(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px"><figcaption id="caption-attachment-581224" class="wp-caption-text">Harshal Patel. (Photo Source: IPL/BCCI)</figcaption></figure>
Harshal Patel is not a bowler who can bowl at a speed of 140 kph. Slower bouncers, variations in yorkers and cutters are some of his key deliveries through which he can beat any batter. The 31-year-old has emerged as a death bowler specialist in the last two years for RCB and India.
The 2021 Purple Cap winner started IPL 2022 from where he left off last season. The right-arm medium-pacer has been in good rhythm so far in IPL 2022. In five matches, he has managed to pick up 6 wickets at an economy of 6.40 runs per over. His best performance of the season came against KKR, where the Haryana player bowled a phenomenal spell of 2/11 from four overs.
Patel’s successful outing in the 2021 IPL season was rewarded him with a maiden call-up for India for the T20 series against New Zealand. On his debut, he was awarded the Player of the Match award against New Zealand for taking two wickets at an economy of 6.25. His IPL performance presented a strong case for him to be a part of Team India in the 2022 T20 WC.

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