Blog: Young talents outclass experienced players in IPL 2018

By: Mukesh Bansal

The eleventh edition of Indian Premier League is underway with its campaign 'Best vs Best.' 

As the tournament is moving forward, young talents, including international players, have already exhibited their 'best' side to prove their worth. 

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Though these young guns are naive when it comes to IPL format, their fearless intent on the ground is quite appreciable. Their skills have even left many cricket legends stunned. 

What outstands them is their clarity on how to play their game. 

When we mention young champs, it includes names who have a created a niche for themselves. 

Nitish Rana, who scored a sparkling 50 against Delhi and the way he manoeuvres his gameplay, displays his character and class. He played few magnificent shots against experienced bowlers like Trent Boult and Chris Morris. His few wristy shots were a delight to watch. 

Another player is Rajasthan's Sanju Samson. He played a special knock of 92 in just 45 balls, with a strike rate over 200 against Delhi. 

In the match against Bangalore, Suryakumar Yadav was given the opportunity to open for Mumbai. He made himself count and earned skipper's faith after he smashed some brilliant strokes. 

Another young gun is Rishab Pant, who scored 138 runs in 4 matches, with a strike rate of nearly 170.

The player has left many impressed with his skills and might get the opportunity to play in the Indian Cricket Team. 

Apart from Indian boys, some overseas young cricketers have also left an impact with their brilliant performances. The list starts with bowlers Rashid Khan and Mujeeb-ur Rahman.

They both have shown tremendous courage when it comes to playing with the variations, line and length.

Also, Mayank Markande of Mumbai team has been showing his spinning skills in the ongoing tournament. So far, he has taken seven wickets in three matches. 

The tournament has just started and there is still a long way to go. But if they continue with the same momentum, their cricketing future is absolutely secured.

Subhnam Gill, Shivam Mavi, Tom Curran, Sarfaraz Khan and Murugan Ashwin are the other names who have managed to impress selectors with their performance. 

By the times this year's IPL will come to an end, a plenty of talents would have unleashed their calibre.

The only thing that needs to be done is just wait and watch.