IPL auction 2020: One bowler that each team would look to sign

Rajasthan Royals - R Sai Kishore

Sai Kishore (R) is a vital cog in the Tamil Nadu team

RR traded skipper Ajinkya Rahane to the Delhi Capitals ahead of the auction. In return, they acquired leg-spinners Mayank Markande and Rahul Tewatia along with some cash.

RR also traded off-spinner Krishnappa Gowtham to Kings XI Punjab in return for speedster Ankit Rajpoot. They have a pretty big purse of ₹28.9 crore at the auction as they released Jaydev Unadkat.

RR have a pretty decent pace attack with Jofra Archer, Ankit Rajpoot and Varun Aaron in their ranks. While they do need a backup pace bowling option, they can acquire one at a cheaper rate. More pressing is their need for another spinner.

Rajasthan have three Indian spinners in Shreyas Gopal, Rahul Tewatia and Mayank Markande but all three of them are leg-spinners. Also, while Gopal doesn't rely much on turn, Markande relies heavily on it and struggles on surfaces that don't offer spin. Tewatia is just a part-time spinner and a backup option for them.

RR need to sign a finger spinner like R Sai Kishore to strengthen their side. The left-arm orthodox bowler from Tamil Nadu has been brilliant this domestic season and has cemented his place in the side.

Sai Kishore was the highest wicket-taker in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy, picking up 20 wickets in just 12 matches at a miserly economy rate of 4.63. He has also performed very consistently in the TNPL and was the leading wicket-taker in the 2017 season.

Sai Kishore is an accurate bowler who doesn't rely much on turn. He can bowl at all stages of the game and can choke the opposition openers during the power play.

RR need another kind of spinner to partner Gopal, and Sai Kishore fits the bill perfectly.