Best Uncapped playing XI in IPL 2020

Just like every year, the Indian Premier League (IPL) is getting ready to entertain its fans from September 19. From Paul Valthaty’s surprising century against the mighty CSK in 2011 to Nitish Rana’s heroics in 2019, the IPL has seen many uncapped players showcasing some dazzling performances over the last 12 seasons.

It is very important for any franchise to have some uncapped players in their squad as they can be a surprise package who could astonish other teams with their stunning performances. A strong bench is often recommended for any team to go all the way to the podium. If these players are groomed well under the guidance of senior players, it can be a very good investment for the future seasons.

Playing in the cash-rich league can be a life-changing prospect for many domestic players. IPL gives them a proper platform to perform and get noticed by the selectors. In this article we picked the best XI, featuring uncapped Indian players, who participated in the league previously and also going to be part of this year’s IPL.

Here is the list of best XI uncapped players of IPL 2020: –

1. Rahul Tripathi (KKR)

The Ranchi-born right-handed batsman came into limelight after putting up a stunning show for Rising Pune Supergiant in the 10th edition of the IPL. Opening for the team, Tripathi used to clear the infield with ease smashing both spinners and pacers with his quick footwork and hand-eye coordination. In 14 matches he played for the Pune based franchise he scored 391 runs at a strike rate of 146.44 and played a crucial role in his team reaching the final.

After his heroics for RPS in 2017 he was roped in by Rajasthan Royals for the next IPL. With the likes of Jos Buttler and Rahane at the top, Rahul barely got the opportunity to open the innings. Batting in the lower middle order, he managed to score just 367 runs in his 20 appearances for the franchise and was even dropped from the playing XI on many instances.

Despite the fact that he looked out of touch in his previous two editions, Rahul’s credentials as an attacking opening batsman remain intact. In the 2020 auction Tripathi was bought by KKR for a price of INR 60 lakhs and is expected to open with Shubman Gill in this IPL. In his career in the league, Rahul has scored 758 runs at a strike rate of 137.31.