Harry Brook IPL 2023: The explosive English right-hander announced his arrival with Sunrisers Hyderabad in his debut, 11-inning campaign, lighting up the tournament with 190 runs at an eye-catching strike-rate of 123. Although he narrowly missed a half-century, Brook saved his very best for the big stage, smashing a scintillating maiden IPL hundred—his highest score of 100 coming off just 56 balls. That knock alone featured 12 fours and 3 sixes, showcasing the fearless stroke-play that has made him a global T20 star. Across the season he cracked 23 boundaries and cleared the ropes four times, translating intent into instant impact. With zero wickets and no bowling duties, Brook’s sole focus was on run-making, and he delivered exactly what SRH invested in: firepower at the top. Expect the 24-year-old to return even hungrier, having already proven he can turn 154 balls into headline-grabbing centuries.

Faf du Plessis has become one of the most bankable IPL openers across 13 seasons and four franchises, culminating in his 2025 stint with Delhi Capitals. The South African has stacked up 4,773 runs at a strike rate of 135, carving 439 boundaries and clearing the rope 174 times—numbers that paint the picture of a batsman who keeps the scoreboard in perpetual motion. With 39 half-centuries from 147 innings, he has built consistency into aggression, while his unbeaten 96 remains the tantalising high-water mark just short of a maiden IPL ton. From Chennai Super Kings’ yellow to Royal Challengers Bengaluru’s red and now Delhi Capitals’ blue, du Plessis has turned every jersey into a run-making statement, proving that adaptability and class travel well in T20 cricket.

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