IPL 2020: Ranking all the pre-auction trades this year

#6 Siddhesh Lad (Mumbai Indians to Kolkata Knight Riders)

Siddhesh Lad

When Siddhesh Lad was announced as the latest member of the KKR squad, not a lot of people could make sense of the move. However, with the Knight Riders having released the likes of Robin Uthappa and Chris Lynn, two key members from the batting unit, Lad can certainly play a big part in their middle order.

This will allow Shubman Gill to move up the order and partner Sunil Narine at the top, assuming KKR do not intend to re-sign Lynn and free up a spot in the middle order for an attacking batsman. Certainly, KKR have done well to sign a talented middle-order batsman.

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#5 Ajinkya Rahane (Rajasthan Royals to Delhi Capitals)

Ajinkya Rahane is seen in action for RR

Easily one of the most technically-sound batsmen in the global circuit, Ajinkya Rahane's accomplishments in the Test format are unquestionable, but his move to the Delhi Capitals has arrived as quite a riddle.

While the Royals have lost out on a quality player from the top of the order, the Capitals might have quite a few issues to sort out in their own top order. The Capitals already have Shikhar Dhawan and Prithvi Shaw to open the batting, and that begs the question - Will Rahane have to come in at No.4?

The move does probably make a little sense since the Capitals needed someone to anchor the innings in the middle overs, and with Rahane having enjoyed a top IPL 2019 with 393 runs from 14 matches, the right-hander is certain to add value to the side.

But then, if he stays till the end overs, can he accelerate? Will the Capitals be okay with going in with an all-Indian batting lineup? These questions will only be answered when the season begins next April.