Matt Short IPL 2023 Review: Punjab Kings’ Power-Packed Top-Order Asset Australian opener Matt Short burst onto the IPL stage in 2023 with Punjab Kings, turning just 92 balls into 117 runs at a fiery strike rate of 127. Across six innings the right-hander peppered boundaries with 15 fours and four sixes, never letting the run-rate drop below a run-a-ball. His season-best 36 showcased the fearless approach that has made him a sought-after T20 specialist, and his 127 SR ranks among the highest for any debutant facing 90-plus deliveries last year. While primarily deployed as a pinch-hitting batsman, Short also rolled his arm over in three matches, conceding only 25 runs from four tight overs (economy 6.25) and keeping opposition batters guessing with subtle changes of pace. Although he is yet to claim his first IPL wicket, the control he offers gives Punjab Kings an extra bowling option on sluggish Indian tracks. With one season, one franchise and a growing reputation for quick runs, Matt Short has already stamped his identity as a 360-degree match-winner in the making. Expect bigger scores and more fireworks from the Punjab Kings opener when IPL 2024 rolls around.

IPL 2025: A Kamboj’s meteoric rise as Chennai Super Kings’ new-ball enforcer In just two seasons, A Kamboj has shifted the spotlight from his modest batting cameos to a breakout bowling master-class. Across 11 innings for Chennai Super Kings in IPL 2025, the right-arm quick has rattled 10 wickets in 189 balls, returning a snappy strike-rate of 18.9 and a best of 3 for 28. His solitary three-wicket burst—against Sunrisers Hyderabad at Chepauk—helped CSK defend 190 and underlined why the franchise traded him from Mumbai Indians after IPL 2024. Kamboj’s economy of 9.08 is aggressive rather than reckless; he backs yorkers and hard-lengths that concede boundaries but harvest wickets. The 10 scalps include power-play openers and death-over finishers, showcasing versatility across phases. Those numbers gain context when viewed alongside his cameo batting: 16 runs off 14 balls with two fours, a strike-rate of 114, and a highest score of 5—figures that tell the story of a bowler who bats only when the situation demands. From donning Mumbai blue in 2024 to forging Chennai yellow in 2025, Kamboj’s journey is one of rapid adaptation. With 10 wickets already this season and a best haul of 3 for, fantasy managers and analysts alike are tagging him as the dark-horse for IPL 2025 Purple Cap contention.

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