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.

Philip Salt IPL profile: 1,056 runs in 34 innings, 175 strike-rate, 122 fours, 56 sixes—England’s explosive opener has become one of the league’s most feared power-hitters. Since debuting with Delhi Capitals in 2023, Salt has lit up every venue he has graced, collecting ten rapid half-centuries and peaking with an unbeaten 89 that stamped his arrival. After a breakout 2024 with Kolkata Knight Riders, he now dons the Royal Challengers Bengaluru red in 2025, bringing fearless intent to the Chinnaswamy’s short boundaries. Salt attacks from ball one—601 scoring deliveries have rocketed to or over the ropes 178 times, translating to a boundary every 3.4 balls. Whether threading point for four or launching spin into the stands, his 175 strike-rate sits comfortably among the elite. Three seasons, three franchises, one constant: instant impact. Expect more carnage as Salt looks to steer RCB’s title charge with the same explosive flair that has already made him an IPL household name.

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