IPL Auction 2018: 5 young players who could go for big money

2) Nitish Rana

Nitish Rana had an impressive 2017 IPL

Nitish Rana began his IPL career with Mumbai Indians in 2016. He got an opportunity to play in just 4 matches in the first season, but that was enough for this young man from Delhi to exhibit his talent.

Rana scored 104 runs in 4 matches at an impressive average of 35 and a strike rate of 139. He continued his splendid run in 2017, scoring 333 runs in 13 matches at an average of 30 and a strike rate of 126.

Rana has proved to be an important part of the championship-winning Mumbai Indians side. He was promoted to the Number 3 position and was therefore instrumental in taking his side to the title.

An Indian youngster who can play both the aggressive game as well as the waiting game at the number 3 position, he is sure to attract high bids from the franchises.