Discover 5 rising stars who made a significant impact in IPL 2024, showcasing exceptional talent and performance. The Indian Premier League 2024 ended with Kolkata Knight Riders claiming their third title after a big win against Sunrisers Hyderabad in the final at Chepauk, Chennai, on May 26.
This season was exciting, filled with high-scoring matches that thrilled fans in the stadiums and those watching at home. Many young players from India and other countries impressed everyone with their performances, either with the bat or the ball.
Here are 5 young players who impressed everyone in IPL 2024:
5. Jake Fraser McGurk
Jake Fraser-McGurk joined Delhi Capitals as a replacement for Lungi Ngidi. He made an impressive debut against the Lucknow Super Giants, smashing a quick fifty and helping his team secure a big win.
Fraser-McGurk gave Delhi Capitals strong starts, putting pressure on the opposition bowlers. He showcased his aggressive batting skills by scoring 330 runs in 9 matches, including 4 half-centuries during the tournament.
With an incredible strike rate of 234.04 and a top score of 84 against Mumbai Indians, his consistent performances in IPL 2024 earned him a spot as a reserve player for the ICC T20 World Cup 2024 in the West Indies and USA.
4. Abhishek Sharma
Abhishek Sharma had an impressive season playing for Sunrisers Hyderabad. The SRH team kept faith in him by retaining him, and he delivered with the bat.
The talented left-hander gave the team great starts alongside Travis Head. Abhishek scored 484 runs in 16 matches, including 3 fifties. His best performance came against Lucknow Super Giants, where he scored an unbeaten 75.
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He batted at an incredible strike rate of 204.21 but struggled to perform in the three knockout games, including matches against KKR and Rajasthan Royals.
With his explosive batting skills in T20 cricket, Abhishek could be a strong contender for the Indian team.
3. Shashank Singh
Shashank Singh was a standout player for Punjab Kings in IPL 2024. Surprisingly, the team bought him for just Rs 20 Lakhs, but he turned out to be a great performer throughout the tournament.
He finished as Punjab Kings’ top scorer, with 354 runs in 14 matches (14 innings), including two half-centuries. His best performance came against Kolkata Knight Riders, where he scored an unbeaten 68, helping his team chase down a huge target of 262 runs.
What makes Shashank special is his ability to attack both pacers and spinners. With a strike rate of 164.65, he kept the pressure on the bowlers and made a big impact for his team.
2. Tristan Stubbs
Tristan Stubbs proved to be an excellent pick for the Delhi Capitals in IPL 2024, bought for just 50 lakhs. He impressed with both his batting and bowling.
Stubbs was the top run-scorer for Delhi Capitals, amassing 378 runs in 14 matches (13 innings), including 3 half-centuries. His ability to adapt to different situations and trouble the bowlers stood out throughout the season.
His best knock was an unbeaten 71 against Mumbai Indians, where he smashed the bowlers with a strike rate of 190.90. He played fearless cricket, hitting big shots against both spinners and pacers. Stubbs will now aim to carry his form into the T20 World Cup 2024.
1. Matheesha Pathirana
Matheesha Pathirana had an excellent season with Chennai Super Kings, but an injury later affected their chances of making it to the playoffs.
He missed the crucial match against RCB, and CSK’s bowlers struggled to stop RCB from scoring 218/5 in 20 overs. Pathirana took 13 wickets in 6 matches (6 innings) at an economy rate of 7.28 runs per over.
His best performance in the tournament came against Mumbai Indians, where he took 4 wickets for 28 runs. After recovering from his IPL injury, Pathirana will lead Sri Lanka’s bowling attack in the 2024 T20 World Cup.
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