The 2024 season IPL schedule has been announced, and we are only a few days away from non-stop cricket action. All teams have the best cricketers who can turn the match single-handedly. Last year, we witnessed one of the best IPL seasons, with records broken every game. Similarly, with balanced pitches supporting every player, things are expected to be record-breaking this season. So, let’s look at the top 10 players to watch out for in the IPL 2024.
Top 10 players to watch out for in the IPL 2024
- Shubman Gill
- Hardik Pandya
- Jasprit Bumrah
- Surya Kumar Yadav
- Kl Rahul
- Rishabh Pant
- Rashid Khan
- Mitchell Starc
- Ravi Bishnoi
- Yashasvi Jaiswal
Two more players to keep an eye on
- Ishan Kishan
- Shreyas Iyer
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Top 10 players to watch out for in the IPL 2024
1. Shubman Gill
The new captain of the Gujarat Titans, Shubman Gill, is one of the top players to watch out for. Last season, he smashed three centuries and scored 890 runs. He has been in great form and will also captain the team this season.
Moreover, Gill is one of the players who hasn’t sealed his spot in India’s squad for the upcoming World Cup.
Shubman Gill IPL Stats
Matches | Runs | Average | Strike-rate | 50s/100s | 4s/6s | Highest Score |
91 | 2790 | 37.70 | 134.07 | 18/3 | 273/80 | 129 |
2. Hardik Pandya
The new Mumbai Indians captain, Hardik Pandya, is one of the top players to watch out for. His move from the Gujarat Titans to the Mumbai Indians has resulted in a controversial journey. Both team fans are upset with him, and he needs to prove everyone wrong.
His performances in every game will be observed, and he needs to deliver in all ways possible. Both his captaincy decisions and performances will be crucial for the team.
Hardik Pandya IPL Stats
Matches | Runs | Strike-rate | Highest Score | Wickets | Economy | Best Bowling Figures |
123 | 2309 | 145.86 | 91 | 53 | 8.80 | 3/17 |
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3. Jasprit Bumrah
The Mumbai Indians pace bowler Jasprit Bumrah is a star performer. His performances have been top-notch, and he will be hungry to deliver this season.
Last year, he missed the entire IPL season due to his injury. But this time, he has a point to prove.
Jasprit Bumrah IPL Stats
Matches | Wickets | Bowling Strike Rate | Economy | 4W/5W | Best Bowling Figures |
120 | 145 | 18.91 | 7.39 | 2/1 | 5/10 |
4. Suryakumar Yadav
How can we forget the No. 1 T20i batsman, Suryakumar Yadav? The Indian 360 player is probably the best T20 cricketer in the world.
He is recovering from his injury and is expected to be 100% fit for the IPL and the upcoming World Cup. We all know how impressive and strong he has been in this format.
Suryakumar Yadav IPL Stats
Matches | Runs | Average | Strike-rate | 50s/100s | 4s/6s | Highest Score |
139 | 3249 | 32.17 | 143.32 | 21/1 | 349/112 | 103* |
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5. Kl Rahul
Several players are coming into the IPL 2024 season to prove a point. Kl Rahul is one of them. His place in India’s team for the T20I World Cup isn’t confirmed. Moreover, there are rumors around of him playing in the middle order this season.
Will we witness the same new Mr. IPL this year? Let us know your views in the comment section.
Kl Rahul IPL Stats
Matches | Runs | Average | Strike-rate | 50s/100s | 4s/6s | Highest Score |
118 | 4163 | 46.78 | 135.42 | 33/4 | 355/168 | 132* |
6. Rishabh Pant
One of the names buzzing around this cricket season is Rishabh Pant. Pant has been out of cricket for almost one and a half years.
Finally, the wait is about to end, as he is set to make his comeback in cricket. We have missed our destructive Rishabh Pant and are hoping to witness the same performance.
Rishabh Pant IPL Stats
Matches | Runs | Average | Strike-rate | 50s/100s | 4s/6s | Highest Score |
98 | 2838 | 34.61 | 147.97 | 15/1 | 260/129 | 128* |
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7. Rashid Khan
Talking about the best players in the IPL, how can we miss Rashid Khan? The Afghan all-rounder is a beast in this format and is expected to make a strong comeback. He is currently recovering from his injury and is expected to make his comeback at a later stage of the IPL.
Rashid Khan IPL Stats
Matches | Runs | Strike-rate | Highest Score | Wickets | Economy | Best Bowling Figures |
109 | 443 | 166.54 | 79* | 139 | 6.67 | 4/24 |
8. Mitchell Starc
The Australian pacer Mitchell Starc has been one of the hot topics since the IPL auction. He was picked by the Kolkata Knight Riders for Rs 24.75 crore and is the most expensive player in IPL history.
Moreover, Starc is set to make his comeback after eight long seasons. Will he be worth every penny spent by KKR?
Mitchell Starc IPL Stats
Matches | Wickets | Bowling Strike Rate | Economy | 4 wicket hauls | Best Bowling Figures |
27 | 34 | 17.06 | 7.17 | 1 | 4/15 |
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9. Ravi Bishnoi
This name on the list might be a big surprise for you. Bishnoi is the best Indian spin bowler in the Indian cricket team and is expected to perform well this season.
His form and performance will be closely observed because he is expected to be in the playing 11 of the Indian cricket team. Undoubtedly, he is one of the top players to watch out for.
Ravi Bishnoi IPL Stats
Matches | Wickets | Bowling Strike Rate | Bowling Average | Economy | Best Bowling Figures |
52 | 53 | 21.57 | 27.26 | 7.59 | 3/24 |
10. Yashasvi Jaiswal
Finally, the last player on the list. Yashasvi Jaiswal is the biggest and upcoming star of Indian cricket. He is the most likely to partner Rohit Sharma as an opening batter in the T20i World Cup. Without him, the list will always be incomplete, and he is expected to perform impressively this year.
Yashasvi Jaiswal IPL Stats
Matches | Runs | Average | Strike-rate | 50s/100s | 4s/6s | Highest Score |
37 | 1172 | 35.56 | 148.73 | 8/1 | 144/48 | 124 |
Also read: Top 10 Indian youngsters to watch out for in the IPL 2024 (under 25 players)
Two more players to keep an eye on
Apart from the players listed above, there are two more players to keep an eye on. One is Kolkata Knight Riders captain Shreyas Iyer, and the second is Mumbai Indians opening batsman Ishan Kishan.
Both players are a hot topic after getting released from the new BCCI Central Contract. They have a big point to prove and are expected to show their caliber.
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