IPL 2019: One player in the auctions whom each team must sign to become champions next season

Royal Challengers Bangalore - Hanuma Vihari

Vihari could turn out to be an asset if he can adapt to the T20 format

Although RCB has two of the greatest batsmen in Kohli and AB, they have suffered in the middle-order. RCB lacks a quality Indian batsman apart from Kohli and they have also let go of Sarfaraz and Mandeep. Hence, they would target a few Indian batsmen in the auctions.

Manoj Tiwary and Yuvraj Singh are available but RCB may look to sign Hanuma Vihari. Although he is a Test player, RCB will count on him to transform his game to suit the shortest format. He is a useful off-spinner and has an India career ahead of him. He could be the man who can help RCB get their maiden trophy.

Kings XI Punjab - Chris Woakes

Woakes would help both the departments in KXIP squad

KXIP had problems in their Middle-Order and Indian pace bowling department last season. They may give yet another chance to their Middle-Order which also has Mandeep Singh now. KXIP have Ankit Rajpoot and Tye who will be joined by other pacers in the auctions. However, they have no all-rounders in the team as they have released both Axar and Stoinis.

Hence, a player like Chris Woakes will be an asset to the team. He is probably the best overseas all-rounder in the auctions and could be a vital signing for KXIP to become IPL 2019 winners.