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.

Karun Nair IPL journey spans ten seasons from 2013 to 2025, with the Karnataka right-hander amassing 1,694 runs at a brisk strike rate of 131. Having opened or anchored for five different franchises—Royal Challengers Bengaluru, Rajasthan Royals, Punjab Kings and now Delhi Capitals—Nair has built a reputation for fearless batting in the top order. His 76 innings feature 185 fours and 49 sixes, translating to almost one boundary every five balls, while 11 half-centuries underline his knack for converting starts. The 89 not out remains his highest score, a knock that showcased his ability to accelerate late. After standout seasons with Punjab Kings where he crossed 300 runs twice, Nair returns to Delhi Capitals in 2025 looking to reignite the form that once made him one of the league’s most promising anchors.

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