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5 Most underrated players in IPL history
Taking a deep look at some players who have not been fairly rated in the Indian Premier League history.
Indian Premier League has often provided players with a platform to perform. It is considered to be one of the biggest cricket tournaments in the world. IPL is the stage where the careers of players can get made but can get destroyed as well. But under all this fame, some players quietly perform for their side without much hype.
Almost everybody knows the names of the prominent players of the league which include Chris Gayle, Rohit Sharma, and Virat Kohli. Nevertheless, a few more cricket players had strong T20 league records while never being regarded as superstars. Let’s take a look at five of the most underappreciated players in IPL history.
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5 Most underrated players in IPL history
5) Piyush Chawla
Piyush Chawla (Source: Twitter)
Piyush Chawla is a player who had numerous opportunities to play for India but chose not to. His incredible IPL performances were unnoticed more often. He did not bowl as fast as Anil Kumble or spin the ball as far as Shane Warne did. He depended on a strong line, length, and tempo changes. The leg-spinner’s main claim to fame was his googly. He is currently the third-highest wicket-taker in IPL history having 179 wickets to his credit.
4) Nitish Rana
Nitish Rana (Source: Twitter)
With MI in 2016, the Delhi batsman began his Indian Premier League (IPL) debut. He was let go by the team following the 2017 Indian Premier League victory. In the IPL 2018 auction, the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) paid 3.40 crore to acquire Nitish Rana. He eventually established himself as a mainstay in the KKR lineup. In addition, Nitish Rana assumed captaincy in place of usual captain Shreyas Iyer. Despite being a vital member of their squad, the Indian team has yet to give the batter any credit.
3) Yusuf Pathan
Yusuf Pathan (Source: Twitter)
Even though Yusuf Pathan is a more skilled player than MS Dhoni, he still doesn’t have the same level of fame as the cricketer. With nearly 3000 IPL runs under his belt, he has one of the greatest strike rates ever in IPL history, at 143. In 2008, the middle-order hitter set a record for the quickest T20 century. Although his striking prowess has diminished with time, he was as deadly as they come when he was performing at his best.
2) Shaun Marsh
Shaun Marsh (Source: Twitter)
During the first IPL season, Shaun Marsh’s amazing batting prowess caught the attention of everyone. He became the leading run-scorer of the inaugural IPL season with 616 runs with an incredible average of 68.44. With the assistance of twenty half-centuries and a century, the southpaw amassed 2477 runs with an average of over forty and had consistently given his side strong starts. However, Mitchell Marsh, his brother, is still a regular starter for his IPL team.
1) Amit Mishra
Amit Mishra (Source: Twitter)
In the Indian Premier League, the seasoned leg-spinner is one of the top wicket-takers among bowlers from India. In addition, the seasoned leg-spinner has the record for most IPL hat-tricks claimed. Mishra has spent the last several seasons playing for both the Lucknow Super Giants and the Delhi Capitals (DC). Mishra shot to fame in 2013 after taking 21 wickets during that season. This was crucial in ultimately solidifying his place in the Delhi team. Mishra has taken 173 wickets in 161 matches, including a career-best 5 for 17 innings.
