IPL Auction 2019: 5 lesser-known T20 stars of 2018 who can become million dollar babies

#4 Reeza Hendricks (South Africa)

Reeza Hendricks

That the Jozi Stars are squashing sides with disdain in the ongoing Mzansi Super League can mainly be attributed to the swashbuckling form of Reeza Hendricks.

The 29-year-old Proteas opening batsman has played a pivotal part in reviving what looked like a campaign of doom and gloom for his side in the first half of the tournament.

With 359 runs in seven games which includes two back-to-back hundreds, at an average of 71.80 and a strike-rate of 155.41, Hendricks is comfortably the leading run-scorer of the tournament and could be an asset for a franchise like Rajasthan Royals who have struggled with their opening combination in the past season.

#5 Fawad Ahmed (Australia)

Fawad Ahmed

Ahmed, who made his T20 debut back in 2013 for the Melbourne Renegades has had an outstanding 2018 for various T20 franchises around the world. Leg-spinners have proven to be a vital asset in the T20 format. One name that has been bamboozling batters with his guile and variations is Australian leg-spinner, Fawad Ahmed.

He finished as the second-highest wicket-taker [14 wickets at 15.29] in the Global Canada T20, leading wicket-taker [22 wickets at 13.77] in the Caribbean Premier League, and has thus far snared 29 T20 wickets at an average of 14.79.

With the General Elections in April, the tournament could be shifted to the UAE. In that case, on low and slow tracks, the 34-year-old could be a vital asset for any franchise.