Australian speedster Jhye Richardson may have played only two IPL seasons—2021 with Punjab Kings and 2024 with Delhi Capitals—but the 27-year-old right-arm quick has already shown glimpses of his wicket-taking ability in the shortest format. Across four bowling innings he has snapped three wickets, including a best of 2 for 23, while sending down 90 balls at an impressive strike-rate of 30.00. His economy sits at 10.47 runs per over, a number that reflects both the high-risk T20 environment and Richardson’s attacking mindset of always hunting dismissals. With the bat, Richardson has chipped in 17 runs from 26 balls, striking two fours, but his primary value remains with the ball in hand. After two injury-interrupted campaigns, IPL 2024 marked a fresh start at Delhi Capitals where the franchise banked on his express pace and sharp bouncers to bolster their death-over arsenal. If he stays fit, Richardson’s wicket-taking knack and proven international pedigree could turn him into one of the most impactful overseas quicks in the seasons ahead.

Ajinkya Rahane IPL journey spans 17 seasons, 183 innings and a mountain of 5,032 runs that have come off 4,025 balls at a brisk strike-rate of 125. The Mumbai-born right-hander has punished bowlers for 514 fours and 123 sixes, crossing fifty 33 times and reaching three figures on two memorable occasions, the highest being an unbeaten 105. After stints with Mumbai Indians, Rajasthan Royals, Rising Pune Supergiant, Delhi Capitals and Chennai Super Kings, he is back with Kolkata Knight Riders for IPL 2025. While Rahane has rolled his arm over only once in the league, picking up a solitary wicket in a six-ball cameo that cost five runs, he remains celebrated as one of the league’s most technically sound and consistent top-order batsmen.

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