IPL 2019: 8 Rising stars who can be the X-factor for their teams

#2 Anrich Nortje (Kolkata Knight Riders)

Anrich Nortje

An unknown name even in cricket, Anrich Nortje is talented fast bowler from South Africa who can consistently bowl over 145 kph. The speedster attracted fans' attention during the Mzansi Super League, impressing everyone with his fast and furious bowling. He only managed to play three matches in the tournament due to injury.

But his performance in those three matches was outstanding as he picked eight wickets at an astonishing average of 10.37 and economy rate of 6.91. His overall T20 numbers are also quite impressive as he has taken 19 wickets from 12 matches at an excellent average of 13.73 and economy rate of 6.47.

Impressed by his performance in the Mzansi Super League, Kolkata Knight Riders bought him at his base price during the 2019 IPL auction.

#1 Liam Livingstone (Rajasthan Royals)

Liam Livingstone

A promising all-rounder from England, Liam Livingston was bought by Rajasthan Royals at the 2019 IPL auction. He bats rights-hand and bowls right-arm leg spin.

The 25-year-old has good experience in T20 cricket and is one of the more consistent performers in England's T20 Blast. So far he has played a total of 51 T20s and has scored 1,110 runs at an average of 26.40 and an impressive strike rate of 145.47. While bowling, he has taken 14 wickets from 14 innings at an excellent average of 16.78 and a decent economy rate of 7.70.

Being a useful all-rounder, Livingston could emerge as a surprise package this season.

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