Karnataka Premier League 2015: Mysuru Warriors - 5 players to watch out for

Karnataka Premier League 2015: Mysuru Warriors – 5 players to watch out for: One of the important contributors towards Indian Premier League (IPL) for the 8th season was Karnataka Premier League (KPL) as almost 15 players who featured in IPL played in the league or hail from the Karnataka state. With the KPL set to start from 3rd September, here we look at the 5 players who are to be watched out for during the season from the Mysuru Warriors side. The defending champions of KPL, Mysuru Warriors’ team is owned by Cycle Pure Agarbathies of N. R. group can be hopeful about these 5 players who are capable of putting on top level performances. Karnataka Premier League 2015: Mysuru Warriors – 5 players to watch out for: 1. Manish Pandey: Manish Pandey, the 26-year old promising batsman has the extra responsibility of leading the Mysuru Warriors. Pandey did well in leading the side to title in previous edition but couldn’t attract with his performances with bat. That is certainly something he would like to work on during this season. Manish Pandey, the first Indian to score century in the IPL, has a great experience of playing in the league and has struck many match winning knocks. Pandey, who made an impressive start to his International career will like to put on his best in KPL as well. Career Stats: Twenty20 Career – No of Matches – 125, Inns – 119, Runs – 2654, Avg – 25.51, S/R – 115.84, Best – 114*, No of 30s – 38, No of 50s – 11, No of 100s – 1, Catches – 62. Overs – 58, Maidens – 1, Wickets – 15, Best – 3/2, Avg – 17.14, S/R – 23.2, Eco – 7.53. Other T20s Career – No of Matches – 40, Inns – 37, Runs – 969, Avg – 32.3, S/R – 129.37, Best – 112*, No of 30s – 9, No of 50s – 4, No of 100s – 1, Catches – 22. KPL Career – No of Matches – 19, Inns – 17, Runs – 457, Avg – 32.64, S/R – 125.55, Best – 112*, No of 30s – 5, No of 50s – 1, No of 100s – 1, Catches – 14. 2. Jagadeesha Suchith: Jagadeesha Suchith grabbed attention of Mumbai Indians of IPL when he stood as the leading wicket taker at last season of KPL. Suchith didn’t let the faith on him by the Mumbai management go in vain as he performed well with the ball and managed to sneak in with quick runs on couple of occasions. He also shared a T20 record stand for 7th wicket which was worth 100 runs along with Harbhajan Singh. Mysuru Warriors will be hopeful about Suchith repeating his heroics in KPL 2015. Career Stats: Twenty20 Career – No of Matches – 20, Inns – 9, Runs – 63, Avg – 15.75, S/R – 131.25, Best – 34*, No of 30s – 1, Catches – 10. Overs – 58, Maidens – 1, Wickets – 15, Best – 3/2, Avg – 17.14, S/R – 23.2, Eco – 7.53. Other T20s Career – No of Matches – 10, Inns – 2, Runs – 30, Avg – 30, S/R – 200, Best – 30*, No of 30s – 1, Catches – 10. Overs – 37, Maidens – 2, Wickets – 21, Best – 4/10, Avg – 12.5, S/R – 10.57, 4WI – 1, Eco – 5.43. KPL Career – No of Matches – 2, Catches – 1. Overs – 58, Maidens – 1, Wickets – 15, Best – 3/9, Avg – 10.37, S/R – 11.25, Eco – 5.53. 3. Gowtham K: Gowtham Krishappa is one of the few players who will be featuring in this KPL season after playing all the earlier 3 editions of the league. Gowtham has been a run container along with being crucial striker for his side. He is a capable pinch hitter coming down in the middle and lower order. In the recent 2-day match 1st division league, Gowtham sparkled by picking up 30 wickets in 10 games and scored runs at an average of 20 with a strike rate of 100. Mysuru Warriors will be expecting the spin duo of Gowtham and Suchith to deliver big for them. Career Stats: Twenty20 Career – No of Matches – 15, Inns – 11, Runs – 92, Avg – 10.22, S/R – 148.38, Best – 24, Catches – 2. Overs – 42, Wickets – 11, Best – 4/19, Avg – 27.27, S/R – 22.9, 4WI – 1, Eco – 7.14. Other T20s Career – No of Matches – 23, Inns – 22, Runs – 247, Avg – 13.72, S/R – 143.6, Best – 31, No of 30s – 1, Catches – 8. Overs – 64, Wickets – 30, Best – 4/16, Avg – 13.37, S/R – 12.8, 4WI – 1, Eco – 6.27. KPL Career – No of Matches – 23, Inns – 22, Runs – 247, Avg – 13.72, S/R – 143.6, Best – 31, No of 30s – 1, Catches – 8. Overs – 64, Wickets – 30, Best – 4/16, Avg – 13.37, S/R – 12.8, 4WI – 1, Eco – 6.27. 4. Naveen MG: Since the Warriors are lacking an experienced premier fast bowler this season, the 21-year old medium pace all-rounder Naveen, is anticipated to play a crucial role for them. Naveen’s medium pace ability works very well in the middle overs and can break crucial stands. He is evenly good at striking the ball and piling up quick runs with the bat. Naveen’s recent form in U-23 and 1st division 2-day match leagues might be a plus point for Mysuru Warriors. Career Stats: Twenty20 Career – No of Matches – 2, Inns – 2, Runs – 6, Avg – 3, S/R – 54.54, Best – 6. Overs – 4, Wickets – 2, Best – 2/28, Avg – 14, S/R – 12, Eco – 7. Other T20s Career – No of Matches – 7, Inns – 4, Runs – 118, Avg – 39.33, S/R – 138.82, Best – 71*, No of 30s – 1, No of 50s – 1, Catches – 1. Overs – 21.3, Wickets – 9, Best – 2/20, Avg – 20.11, S/R – 14.33, Eco – 8.41. KPL Career – No of Matches – 7, Inns – 4, Runs – 118, Avg – 39.33, S/R – 138.82, Best – 71*, No of 30s – 1, No of 50s – 1, Catches – 1. Overs – 21.3, Wickets – 9, Best – 2/20, Avg – 20.11, S/R – 14.33, Eco – 8.41. 5. Manjesh Reddy: Mysuru Warriors will be optimistic about Manjesh Reddy, the 32-year old experienced batsman. Manjesh was the 2nd highest run-scorer for Mysuru Warriors in last edition. He had an interesting season last year scoring either big or nothing as he got out for ducks in 2 innings and scored 45 and plus in other 3 games. Manjeesh had a decent outing at 1st division 2-days league where he scored his runs almost at strike rate of 80 sending danger signs for the opponents. Career Stats: Other T20s Career – No of Matches – 6, Inns – 5, Runs – 171, Avg – 42.75, S/R – 147.41, Best – 74*, No of 30s – 3, No of 50s – 2, Catches – 2. KPL Career – No of Matches – 6, Inns – 5, Runs – 171, Avg – 42.75, S/R – 147.41, Best – 74*, No of 30s – 3, No of 50s – 2, Catches – 2. Also read : Karnataka Premier League, 2015: Mysuru Warriors – Team Preview