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.

R D Chahar IPL Profile: 75 wickets in 8 seasons, 22.27 strike-rate, 7.72 economy – the Sunrisers Hyderabad leg-spinner has built a reputation as one of the league’s most consistent power-play hunters. Since debuting with Rising Pune Supergiant in 2017, the 29-year-old has featured for Mumbai Indians, Punjab Kings and now SRH, delivering double-impact: 75 scalps across 78 bowling innings, six three-wicket hauls and a best of 4 for 13. His economy of 7.72 keeps pressure on batters while the 22.27 strike-rate means a wicket every 3.7 overs. Chahar’s 2025 campaign with Sunrisers Hyderabad marks his fourth franchise, reinforcing his demand as a specialist new-ball bowler. While batting remains secondary—129 runs from 124 balls at a 104 strike-rate—his occasional cameos include 13 fours and 5 sixes, the highest being a quick-fire 25. With 8 IPL seasons already, the Rajasthan-born spinner is poised to climb the all-time wicket charts if he maintains his current wicket-per-match ratio.

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