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.

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.

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