5 Pakistan players who would have been in demand at the IPL Auction 2019

#4 Fakhar Zaman

Pakistan v New Zealand - 3rd One Day International

Fast gaining recognition as a pinch-hitter of the cricket ball, Pakistan's dashing opener has been turning heads with his batting exploits.

From hurting India with a match-winning century in the final of the ICC Champion's Trophy in 2017 to smashing a blistering double hundred against Zimbabwe, Fakhar Zaman has come as an exciting proponent of aggressive batsmanship.

The recent-past also witnessed the 28-year-old become the quickest to score 1000 runs in ODI cricket. Achieving the feat in just 18 innings, Zaman has breathed a new life in Pakistan's top order with his swashbuckling strokeplay.

Representing Pakistan in 26 T20Is so far, the man from Multan has scored 706 runs at a strike rate of 139.8.

If given a chance to participate in IPL, Zaman would be on the radar of the franchises that would be looking to acquire a flamboyant opening batsman, who could get the team off to blazing starts.