IPL 2019: Top 5 U19 players to look forward to

#4 Prayas Ray Barman (Royal Challengers Bangalore)

Barman was sold for INR 1.5 crores

Virat Kohli's side, Royal Challengers Bangalore always had quality batting options at their disposal but neglected the other side of the coin - bowling. To strengthen their bowling attack, the Challengers' management spent INR 1.5 crores on an unknown commodity from Bengal.

However, it will be foolish to belittle 16-year-old Prayas Ray Barman's abilities. At this tender age, he has already grabbed some eyeballs with his legbreak bowling. He has picked up 11 wickets in 9 List A matches and 4 wickets in as many T20s.

But what's more impressive is his economy, which is around 7 runs per over in T20s. If needed, Barman can also provide some runs with the bat. Besides Barman, Bangalore's spinning option includes Yuzvendra Chahal, Washington Sundar and Pawan Negi. In terms of overseas spinning alternatives, English all-rounder Moeen Ali is the only option.