It’s the fourth round of IPL Fantasy League and things get particularly interesting this week as struggling Rajasthan Royals play three games this round while fantasy favourites Sunrisers feature just once.
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TOP TIPS FOR ROUND 4
Rajasthan make it tricky
They have three matches coming up but how many players do you back with confidence? Rajasthan are near the bottom of the pile with just one win from five matches. They look comfortable neither home nor away and their star-studded foreign contingent is bombing. Pick one or at the most two names as someone like David Warner could give you more points in the one game he plays this round for Sunrisers. It’s a fine juggling act, though.
BATSMEN
Faf du Plessis. Image: IPL/Twitter.
Faf du Plessis (8.5 credits)
The Chennai Super Kings batsman was a late entrant into the tournament but is now turning out to be an even more reliable bat than Shane Watson with nearly a hundred runs in two outings. Will get to bat away from Chennai, which means better wickets and more runs.
Ashton Turner (8 cr)
The Rajasthan Royals are struggling and seriously need some life injected in their campaign. The Aussie hard-hitter could be the one for them as he recently tore the Indian bowling apart during the ODI series.
Shreyas Iyer (9 cr)
The Delhi Capitals skipper has quietly gone about his business, scoring more runs than Virat Kohli (215 to 203 from six games). Can be a silent performer and looks assured when at the crease.
BOWLERS
Shreyas Gopal (7.5 cr)
The Rajasthan Royals leg-spinner has been a bit of a revelation, with his googlies quite tough to pick. Plus his eight wickets have cost him just 6.3 runs an over. Almost a guaranteed performer.
Imran Tahir (7.5 cr)
The Chennai Super Kings veteran leggie shows no signs of slowing down even at 40. An incredible nine wickets from six matches at an economy of 5.3 make him a goldmine for fantasy points even if Chennai will be playing away.
Jofra Archer (9 cr)
Three matches should give the lanky quick a few more entries in the wickets column. The Rajasthan pacer has been steady with three wickets at economy of 7.2 – but one gets a feeling wickets are just round the corner, and maybe some runs as well as he is an all-rounder after all.
ALL-ROUNDERS
Hardik Pandya.
Hardik Pandya (10 cr)
The Mumbai Indians all-rounder is scoring just the type of cameos down the order that his team needs, alongside Kieron Pollard. And with the ball, he has four wickets from five games even if expensive. Again, almost guaranteed points.
Andre Russell (10 cr)
No need to dissect this one anymore. Pick Dre Russ. The end. FYI, he has hit 25 sixes off the 121 balls he has faced. Unless his wrist injury is really serious, should still bat.
WICKET-KEEPERS
Jos Buttler. Image: BCCI/SPORTZPICS.
Jos Buttler (10 cr)
The Rajasthan Royals keeper has two fifties but hasn’t hit top gear yet. However, should fire in at least one of the three games and remain tidy behind the stumps – which means fantasy points. Easy pick.
Rishabh Pant (9.5 cr)
The Delhi Capitals keeper is batting at a strike rate of more than 170, which is superb given the struggles of many batsmen. Plus, has at least two dismissals in all but one game. Can set the register ringing.
Captain: Jos Buttler
Vice Captain: Rishabh Pant
