IPL 2016: Five players who have done well for a new franchise this season

Aaron Finch

Gujarat Lions is Aaron Finch’s sixth franchise.

Acquired by the Gujarat Lions after playing for as many as five franchises previously, Finch has made steady contributions for the Lions, who came back to winning ways after seeming to lose track from a strong start. He started off with three consecutive fifty plus scores, and has compiled close to 300 runs for the new franchise. Playing one or two slots down from his preferred opening position, Finch, the number two T20 batsman, scored an unbeaten 51 in their match against the Sunrisers Hyderabad, and followed it with a quick-fire 29 against KKR.

Finch last played for the Mumbai Indians before having his stint cut short by a hamstring tear. His IPL career started with the Rajastan Royals, before shifting to Delhi in 2012. After being part of Pune Warriors and Sunrisers Hyderabad, he was subsequently signed up by Mumbai Indians and then the Lions.