IPL 2018: Indian team hopefuls who have impressed so far this season

#1 Ambati Rayudu (Chennai Super Kings)

Ambati Rayudu has stunned fans with his consistent performances

Matches:10, Runs:423, Average:42.3, Strike Rate:151.61, Fifties:2, Fours:39, Sixes:22

Ambati Rayudu has had an absolutely phenomenal season so far and is one of the players of the tournament so far.

Mumbai Indians decided to not use the Right to Match card on him at the auction this season and Chennai Super Kings have benefited from his presence.

Rayudu is enjoying being given the responsibility of opening the batting and he has formed a good rapport with opening partner Shane Watson.

In just 10 matches this season, he has eclipsed his personal best run tally for a season and he is the holder of the Orange Cap currently.

Rayudu has shown different facets of his game, with more attacking strokeplay yielding him runs at a much more rapid pace.

He has taken advantage of the fielding restrictions by going over the top of the infield and he's been able to clear the field with ease.

There have been reports that Rayudu is likely to earn a recall to the Indian limited overs team, with the team still struggling to find a No.4 batsman.

In the 34 ODIs that Rayudu featured in, Rayudu scored over 1000 runs at an average in excess of 50, numbers that surely should have afforded him more opportunities.

Being one of those less glamorous players saw him left out of the team despite having good numbers behind him but Rayudu's flashy performances this season should surely earn him a call-up to the Indian team.

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