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.

Harsh Dubey IPL 2025: Sunrisers Hyderabad’s left-arm spin revelation Making his IPL debut in the 2025 season, Harsh Dubey wasted no time stamping his authority with the ball for Sunrisers Hyderabad. Across just three bowling innings the 21-year-old claimed five wickets while hurling 60 balls that cost only 98 runs—translating to an impressive strike-rate of one scalp every 12 deliveries. His standout spell arrived when he ripped out three top-order batters in a single burst, earning his first IPL three-for and tilting a crunch match SRH’s way. Operating at an economy of 9.8 on batting-friendly tracks, Dubey showed the rare blend of wicket-taking intent and scoreboard control that franchises crave in the middle overs. With five wickets from 60 balls in only three appearances, Dubey has already signalled his arrival as a future spin spearhead for Sunrisers Hyderabad this IPL 2025 season and beyond.

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