IPL 2018 auction: 5 Indian players who can lead to a bidding war

Krunal Pandya:

"Man of the Match" - 2017 finals

When it comes to all-rounders, who can forget the Pandya brothers? Previously, both men played for the Mumbai Indians, but in 2018, the Indians failed to retain them as a pair. So Krunal will be listed when this year's auction commences.

Krunal Pandya joined the IPL in 2016, after being bought for ₹2 crore, making his debut against the Gujarat Lions. Even in this first match, his consistency became apparent. Where winning games is concerned, he is there for the team with both bat and ball; his whopping 86 runs on 37 balls against the Delhi Daredevils was one of his finest achievements in the IPL so far.That he was also the "Man of the Match" in the 2017 finals stands testament to his skills.

Krunal could hit it big in this IPL auction, because many franchises have eyed him for years and finally have a genuine crack at him. His good stats and performances in first-class cricket have shown him to be more experienced on the domestic pitches, which makes him a more reliable player. All-rounders are key members of any team, especially in the shorter format, allowing Krunal to fetch a mightier sum than other big names.

Teams who would look to get him: Delhi Daredevils, Rajasthan Royals.