IPL Auction 2020: One Batsman who each team must look to sign

Rajasthan Royals- Robin Uthappa

Uthappa can do well for RR. (Image Courtesy: IPLT20.com)

RR traded skipper Ajinkya Rahane to the Delhi Capitals ahead of the auction. This now leaves them with a huge hole at the top of the order as they lack an experienced Indian batsman. A perfect replacement for Rahane would be Robin Uthappa who was released by KKR.

Uthappa's performance for KKR has deteriorated over the years but he remains a good option to choose. He scored 282 runs from 12 matches last season averaging a decent 31.33 but at a poor strike-rate of 115.10. The low strike-rate was mainly because of his batting position which kept switching between No.3 and No.4.

Uthappa has been doing well for his new side Kerala in the various domestic tournaments and boasts of an illustrious T20 career.

If RR signs him, he can open the batting alongside Jos Buttler and can replicate the success he got in IPL 2014. The slow, spin-friendly surface In Jaipur will suit his style of play well and signing him will provide RR with an experienced and strong batting order.