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.

Australian hard-hitting all-rounder Ashton Turner has completed two brief Indian Premier League campaigns, first with Rajasthan Royals in 2019 and most recently with Lucknow Super Giants in the 2024 season. Across six IPL innings Turner has amassed 24 runs off 28 balls, translating to a strike rate of 85. While the sample size is small, the right-hander has already showcased his six-hitting prowess, clearing the ropes twice in his 28 deliveries—an eye-catching 7.1% six-per-ball ratio that hints at the power game that has made him a T20 globetrotter. Turner’s highest IPL score stands at 16, achieved during his 2024 stint with LSG, and although he has yet to register a half-century or century in the tournament, the 31-year-old’s reputation as a proven finisher in leagues like the BBL and PSL keeps franchises interested. With the ball Turner has not been called upon in IPL action, recording zero wickets across zero bowling innings. Nevertheless, his off-spin remains a handy secondary option in shorter formats. Turner’s limited IPL exposure—spanning only two seasons five years apart—means his 24-run ledger is far from representative of his overall T20 record. Fantasy managers and fans alike continue to watch for the Western Australia captain’s next IPL opportunity, knowing that when given a consistent run, his boundary-clearing ability can quickly add match-winning runs to the scoreboard.

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