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

Dinesh Karthik

Karthik is the wicket-keeper batsman for the Gujarat Lions this time

Apart from Finch, Karthik has been regularly contributing at the top of the order for the Lions. Currently, he has more than 250 runs, with three fifties to his credit, the latest of which helped beat the Kolkata Knight Riders in their home ground, hitting a 29-ball 51 and taking two catches. In all, he has taken seven catches and effected three stumpings in this edition. Earlier, Karthik had turned out for Delhi Daredevils, Kings XI Punjab, Mumbai Indians and Royal Challengers Bangalore. He was purchased by the Lions in this year’s auction for a price of Rs. 2.3 crores.

Karthik has been a dependable middle-order for his previous franchises too, and has more than 2400 runs in all matches with 12 50s and a high score of 86. His previous stint was with the Royal Challengers Bangalore last year.