IPL 2020 is just 10 days away and the teams are gearing up in full flow for the tournament. Kolkata Knight Riders, Chennai Super Kings, Mumbai Indians, Delhi Capitals, Sunrisers Hyderabad, Royal Challengers Bangalore, Rajasthan Royals and Kings XI Punjab are all getting into the groove when it comes to preparation.
IPL 2020 is just 10 days away and the teams are gearing up in full flow for the tournament. Kolkata Knight Riders, Chennai Super Kings, Mumbai Indians, Delhi Capitals, Sunrisers Hyderabad, Royal Challengers Bangalore, Rajasthan Royals and Kings XI Punjab are all getting into the groove when it comes to preparation. However, in a team full of superstars, there is one player from each franchise who is the Most Valuable Player of the side. Here is the total list.
1. IPL 2020 KXIP MVP KL Rahul
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Aakash Chopra, the former India opener and current commentator, has picked an MVP (Most Valuable Player) from each franchise. For Kings XI Punjab, he picked skipper KL Rahul. The reason - He will be keeping, batting and captaining which makes him on par with MS Dhoni. "Kings XI Punjab have many match-winners littered around but I will go with KL Rahul. He will be keeping, batting and captaining as well although Nicholas Pooran could also keep. He could actually end up as the highest run-scorer in the IPL amongst Indians," Chopra said. (Image credit: Twitter)
2. IPL 2020 MVP KKR
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For Kolkata Knight Riders, Chopra picked Andre Russell. The choice was obvious. Dre Russ is a brute of a batsman. If he is promoted to No.3 in the batting, then he might very well score a double century. "Kolkata Knight Riders has many match-winners. But when you talk about MVP, the toss-up will be between Sunil Narine and Andre Russell. I am going with Andre Russell because I feel that Narine the bowler in the IPL will be alright and he will also do good with the bat, but Andre Russell would be seen mostly in the match-changing moments," Chopra said. (Image credit: Twitter)
3. IPL 2020 MVP MI
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Mumbai Indians, the four-time IPL champions, have match-winners galore in their team. However, picking one from the side was a tough one. Chopra went with Hardik Pandya with the reason, ""Rohit Sharma, Kieron Pollard, Jasprit Bumrah and Hardik Pandya are some of the big names in Mumbai Indians. I could have gone with Kieron Pollard but he doesn't bowl much for MI. Rohit Sharma, one skill, only a batsman. I am tempted to pick him but I am going with Hardik Pandya based on my gut feel. I feel he will be making crucial contributions with both bat and ball throughout the IPL." (Image credit: Twitter)
4. IPL 2020 MVP CSK
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Chennai Super Kings have a lot of capable players who can turn the course of the match completely. However, Chopra chose to go with the all-round skills of Ravindra Jadeja yet again. "I am leaning towards Ravindra Jadeja as the MVP for Chennai Super Kings. I am thinking about MS Dhoni also because this team cannot operate without him. But Dhoni sometimes bats too low down the order, so he is not able to contribute much with the bat in a lot of matches. So, I am going with Ravindra Jadeja for his contribution with bat, ball and in the field," Chopra said. (Image credit: Twitter)
5. IPL 2020 MVP RCB
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The name says it all. Virat Kohli is the MVP not just now but forever in any team. For the last four years, he has been the leading run-getter for RCB in every IPL, which is yet another massive feat. Chopra's choice of Kohli was obvious. “Royal Challengers Bangalore has AB de Villiers, Virat Kohli, Moeen Ali, Aaron Finch and Chahal. I am going with Kohli, with the bat he is an absolute beast. Even when he doesn't do well, he scores 30-35 runs. This could be once again a season where he could score more than 600 runs," Chopra said. (Image credit: Twitter)
6. IPL 2020 MVP SRH
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Sunrisers Hyderabad have witnessed an upsurge in their fortunes in the last couple of years and it has all been due to the presence of Rashid Khan, the Afghanistan legspinner. Commenting on why Rashid Khan is the MVP for Sunrisers Hyderabad, Chopra said, "In Sunrisers Hyderabad, Jonny Bairstow, David Warner, Rashid Khan, Mohammad Nabi and Bhuvneshwar Kumar would come in contention. I feel it is a toss-up between David Warner and Rashid Khan, but considering UAE and Rashid with the bat these days, I am going with Rashid Khan. Mohammad Nabi could also be there and thereabouts." (Image credit: Twitter)
7. IPL 2020 MVP RR
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Rajasthan Royals may be dependant one one or two individuals to deliver the goods for them. Jos Buttler was in fine form in 2018 when the Royals returned after a two-year ban and he may be the key again this year. His form in the series against Australia was briliant with knocks of 44 and 77* to help England win the series. "Rajasthan Royals also has big names. I am going with Jos Buttler as the MVP. He plays spin well and the UAE pitches would be good for batting in the initial stages," Chopra said. (Image credit: Twitter)
8. IPL 2020 DC MVP
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Shreyas Iyer will be expected to lead from the front for Delhi Capitals in IPL 2020. Chopra picked him as the MVP of the Delhi Capitals side despite the presence of Prithvi Shaw in the batting line-up. "Delhi Capitals also has quite a few match-winners. Here it is a toss-up between Rishabh Pant and Shreyas Iyer. Personally I feel that this year will be Shreyas Iyer's. It is just a hunch that I am having," Chopra said. (Image credit: Twitter)
