5 Players who might be targeted by IPL teams following their World Cup performances

New Zealand v England - ICC Cricket World Cup 2019 Final
New Zealand v England - ICC Cricket World Cup 2019 Final

#4 Mark Wood

England ICC World Cup Victory Celebration
England ICC World Cup Victory Celebration

Mark Wood was expected to perform the role of a third pacer for England in the tournament, but ended up delivering a performance that was as good as a first-choice player. Even though he didn't get to bowl with the new ball in the power play and so use conditions, he managed to pick wickets for England at the death and in the middle overs.

He picked up 18 wickets at a strike rate of 29.8, and he managed to clock 150 kph -- including the fastest delivery of the tournament at 154 kph. He was a part of CSK's set-up in 2018, but could only play one game.

The World Cup winner can bowl at any stage of the game, and with his pace, bounce and variations, he can be a handful.

Teams that could target him: Chennai Super Kings, Kolkata Knight Riders

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