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IPL 2019: Top Five Batsmen To Watch Out For
The Indian Premier League (IPL) over the years have been dominated by batsmen, who largely have an impact on the game with their batting exploits thereby playing key roles in taking their respective teams to all-important playoffs. Here, we will be taking a look at top five batsmen to watch out for in IPL 2019.
Shane Watson: Age is just a number for the 37-year-old Queenslander who struck two centuries last year and played a key role in Chennai Super Kings' success. (All image courtesy: AFP)
Virat Kohli: Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) captain and one of their batting mainstays over the years, Virat Kohli will once don the role of 'key batsman' in RCB's quest for glory.
Jos Buttler: The English wicket-keeper was the sixth highest run-getter in the previous edition and played a key role in taking Rajasthan Royals to the playoffs.
Chris Gayle: The T20 legend from Jamaica has been one of the most impactful batsmen over the years in IPL and Kings XI Punjab will be expecting him to fire in his twilight years.
Kane Williamson: The SunRisers Hyderabad (SRH) captain was a stand-out performer last year and led SRH to the final in David Warner's absence.
