IPL 2016: 5 IPL debutants who have made a big impression

#2 Krunal Pandya

Krunal Pandya is one of the finds of the IPL 2016

Before the IPL 2016, the hype was all around India’s rising all-rounder Hardik Pandya who impressed everyone in the Asia Cup and ICC T20 World Cup 2016. But after the IPL started, his elder brother Krunal became the cynosure of all eyes with his stellar performances for the Mumbai Indians.

The Baroda all-rounder grabbed the limelight with his fearless batting and smart bowling and the team management showed confidence in him by sending him up the order. He has been one of the star performers for the struggling Mumbai Indians this season.

Krunal has scored 237 runs in 12 games at an outstanding strike rate of 191.12. He chipped in with the ball too as he picked up 6 wickets in the 12 games he played.

The defending champions Mumbai Indians are almost out of the tournament after their loss to Gujarat Lions in their last game and amidst all the dark clouds, Krunal’s emergence is definitely a bright spark for the disgruntled Mumbai franchise this season.