IPL 2018: 5 players who will be important for Kolkata Knight Riders this season

#3 Chris Lynn

Big-hitting Lynn will once again be important for the Knights

Someone who needs absolutely no introduction, Chris Lynn's explosive batting already makes him one of the most dangerous batsmen in T20 cricket.

Despite playing in only a handful number of matches in the IPL, Lynn has become a force to be reckoned with, thanks to his incredible ability to take out any bowler in the world with his explosive style of batting.

Blessed with sheer power, Lynn is one of the best hitters of the ball in world cricket at the moment. The Aussie international is apparently recovering from an injury and if things go well, he might be available for KKR's opening matches against the Royal Challengers Bangalore on 8th April.

Lynn is expected to open the innings for KKR this term, where he will be partnered by either of Robin Uthappa or Sunil Narine. The 27-year-old attains an impressive strike rate of 158.02 in his 12 matches in IPL so far and that is sure to improve this season.