IPL 2019: 3 fresh faces SRH could play against RR

#2- Martin Guptill

Martin Guptill is a right-handed batsman from New Zealand

Often counted amongst the best limited-overs batsmen in the world, Guptill would be a great addition to the Orange Army's top order.

In their previous match, Warner played a wonderful comeback inning of 85 runs off only 53 deliveries, whereas Johnny Bairstow played a slow but steady knock of 39 from 35 balls.

The Kiwi batsman has previously played for the Mumbai Indians and the Kings XI Punjab. He is the holder of the second-highest individual score in ODI cricket - 237, which he made against the West Indies at Wellington.

Being an overseas player reduces the available spots for him, Warner and Rashid Khan are key to SRH's success, so Guptill could replace either the all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan or the opening batsman cum wicketkeeper Johnny Bairstow.

The former would disrupt the balance of the side whereas the latter would require someone else to take up the gloves. SRH have two keepers in reserve in the form of Wriddhiman Saha and Shreevats Goswami.

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