IPL 2018: 5 surprise Orange Cap contenders

#2 D'arcy Short

D'arcy Short was the highest run-scorer in the recently concluded Big Bash League

The biggest revelation of the recently concluded Big Bash League was undoubtedly D'arcy Short. He was by far the best player of the tournament and, was the league's highest run-scorer by miles. He scored back-to-back nineties and immediately followed it up with a spectacular century. He scored 572 runs in 11 games at an average of 57.2. He did this at a strike rate of close to 150 too!

He continued his spectacular form for Australia, scoring some fine knocks for his country. It will be interesting to see how D'arcy Short will adapt to Indian conditions. Looking at the way he's batting though, he should be just fine. The only issue could be that, with Steve Smith, Ben Stokes, Jos Buttler and Jofra Archer in the team, there is stiff competition for the overseas slots.

Could he be the top scorer in both the Big Bash as well as the IPL in the same season? We wouldn't rule him out just yet!