KPL 2017: 5 young talents that emerged this season

#3 Mohammad Taha (Bijapur Bulls)

Taha in action against Hubli

Matches - 8| Runs - 170| Average - 21.25| Strike Rate - 133.85.

With an approach closely resembling Virender Sehwag's, Taha's attacking style often got Bijapur Bulls off to a rollicking start. The opener often displayed fearless batting as he smacked the fast bowlers and spinners with disdain.

Taha did not have the greatest of starts, with scores of 3 and 18 in the first two matches, but in a crucial game against the Hubli Tigers, he smashed his way to a scintillating 45-ball 83, laced with 9 sixes and 4 fours.

After small but important contributions in the remaining matches, Taha ended the season with a decent average of just over 21, but what made him stand out was his fielding. Fielding primarily at point, Taha put in the timely dives and saves that earned him the 'Fielder of the Season' award.