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

#3 James Neesham

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

James Neesham ended the World Cup as New Zealand's unsung hero, who quietly delivered effective performances in every game. While all the talk was about Kane Williamson, Lockie Ferguson and Trent Boult, Neesham was just as good as them. He delivered a couple of important knocks with the bat, and was a game-changer with the ball.

He picked up 15 wickets at a strike rate of 21.6. He also scored 232 runs, evidence of his all-round prowess. He is tailor-made for T20 cricket with his dangerous batting, wicket-taking bowling and amazing fielding. He can bat at No 5 or No 6 and can easily deliver three or four overs. Teams would start a bidding war for players like him, and he will not be short of suitors.

Teams that could target him: Rajasthan Royals, Royal Challengers Bangalore, Kings XI Punjab

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