Former England cricketer Graeme Swann has held Rahul Tewatia as a match-winner for Rajasthan Royals ahead of their Friday’s clash against Kings XI Punjab at the Sheikh Zayed Stadium in Abu Dhabi.
In 12 matches so far for RR in IPL 2020, Tewatia has amassed 224 runs, with a famous highest score of 53 which also came against Punjab, averaging 44.80 and striking at 143.58. As a legspinner. Tewatia has also bagged 7 wickets with a 7.15 economy rate so far.
While the Swann has upheld the overseas quartet of Jos Butler, Ben Stokes, Steve Smith and Jofra Archer really high in IPL 2020, the former off-spinner has rated Tewatia as a match-winner for RR. Besides, Swann has also credited Chris Gayle’s presence in changing KXIP’s fortunes who have won all 5 games since the Universe Boss made his first appearance in IPL 13.
"Well Kings XI are a strong team, there is no doubt about that. Since Chris Gayle has come into the fold, they look like a completely different outfit. Rajasthan Royal have to believe in their overseas players because they have got some real talent, possibly the four most talented overseas players in Butler, Stokes, Smith and Archer and they have go out there and play fearless cricket. At the end of the day, if those guys don't win it, Tewatia will,” Swann said on Star Sports show GAME PLAN.
However, Swann believes the real X-factor this Indian Premier League season has been fast-bowler Jofra Archer with his fearsome pace.
“It will actually be Archer, he is bowling quick and he is the stand out new ball bowler in this IPL,” Swann answered when asked who, according to him would be the X-factor of IPL 2020.
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