Another exciting edition of the Indian Premier League has ended with immense excitement. The cricket fraternity enjoyed another season of the tournament full of excitement and some unbelievable moments. After having a dominating season, Kolkata Knight Riders and Sunrisers Hyderabad locked horns with each other at the big stage of the IPL final. The tournament has seen some greatest performances. Along with that, some players have become flops IPL season. In this article, we will discover the flop xi of IPL 2024.
David Warner:
David Warner is a big name of world cricket and a star of the IPL. After making his debut in IPL in 2009, David Warner made impact almost in every season. But this season, he lost his rhythm. While playing for the Delhi Capitals, he played only 8 matches out of 14. In those matches, he scored only 168 runs. He has a disappointing average of 21.00. Initially, Delhi Capitals had a disappointing start. At that time, playing as an opener, David Warner failed to deliver any crucial knock to save the team. In this whole season, Warner scored only one half-century against Chennai Super Kings by playing a knock of 52 runs in just 35 balls. This edition of the IPL became disappointing for the Aussie star.
Ajinkya Rahane:
Ajinkya Rahane, known as one of the most responsible batters in Indian cricket, faced a disappointing IPL season this year. Playing for Chennai Super Kings, Rahane donned the yellow jersey in 13 matches but managed to score only 242 runs. His performance fell short of expectations as he failed to score even a single half-century, resulting in a poor average of 20.17. Despite his reputation for consistency and reliability, this season did not reflect his usual form, marking a tough period for the experienced cricketer and raising questions about his future contributions to the team.
Devdutt Padikkal:
Devdutt Padikkal entered the tournament having an excellent background. The first two years of the IPL were excellent for him. But he has seen struggling with his form since 2022. But in this year, he experienced one of his worst seasons of IPL. After being traded to Lucknow Super Giants, Padikkal’s luck couldn’t find rhythm. In this season, he played 7 matches and scored only 38 runs with an average of 5.43. Against Chennai Super Kings, he records his highest score of 13 runs in 19 balls. Throughout the season, the youngster struggled with his bat and ended up having a disappointing season.
Glenn Maxwell:
Glenn Maxwell is a star and there is no doubt about that. But this season turned out to be a disappointing one for the RCB all-rounder. Throughout the season, he struggled with both bat and ball. In this season, he played 10 matches and scored only 52 runs with a poor average of 5.78. Against Kolkata Knight Riders, he played an innings of 28 runs and that has been recorded as his highest score of the season. On the other hand, in these 10 matches, he secured 6 wickets with an economy rate of 8.06.
Hardik Pandya:
This season was particularly heartbreaking for Hardik Pandya. After being traded from the Gujarat Titans, he faced significant backlash. Playing for Mumbai Indians, he struggled with both bat and ball. In 14 matches, Pandya managed to score only 216 runs with an average of 18.00, with his highest score being 45. His bowling performance was equally disappointing, securing just 11 wickets with an economy rate of 10.75. These struggles marked one of the toughest phases in Pandya’s IPL career, highlighting the challenges he faced in adapting to his new team and maintaining his form.
Jitesh Sharma (WK):
This season, the Punjab Kings faced several challenges, with wicketkeeper Jitesh Sharma notably struggling with his form. Despite playing 14 matches and taking 13 catches, Sharma’s batting performance was underwhelming. He managed to score only 187 runs at an average of 17.00. His highest score was an unbeaten 32* against Sunrisers Hyderabad. Compared to other wicketkeeper-batters, Sharma’s performance was disappointing. His batting woes significantly impacted the team, making it a tough season for him and the Punjab Kings. As the team looks ahead, they’ll hope for a better performance from Sharma in future seasons to boost their chances of success.
Krunal Pandya:
Krunal Pandya, a senior all-rounder for the Lucknow Super Giants, had a challenging season. Over 14 matches, he scored just 133 runs, averaging 33.25. His standout performance with the bat was an unbeaten 43 runs against the Punjab Kings, marking his highest score of the season. Unfortunately, his struggles extended to his bowling as well, where he managed to secure only 6 wickets. This lackluster performance was a significant disappointment for Pandya and the team. As a key player, the Super Giants will hope for a strong comeback from him in the next season to enhance their overall performance.
Sam Curran (C):
Another PBKS player, English all-rounder Sam Curran, has been selected as the captain of the IPL’s Flop XI. Throughout the season, Curran struggled with both bat and ball. In 13 matches for the Punjab Kings, he managed to score 270 runs. His highest score of the season was an unbeaten 63 runs against the Rajasthan Royals. On the bowling front, Curran secured 16 wickets but had an economy rate of 10.15, which reflects his difficulties in containing runs. Despite his efforts, Curran’s performance fell short of expectations, marking a disappointing season for the talented player.
Anrich Nortje:
Among the bowlers, Anrich Nortje’s performance this season was particularly disappointing. The South African pacer struggled throughout the IPL, marking this year as the most challenging of his career. Nortje played 6 matches and secured only 7 wickets, but his economy rate of 13.36 was alarmingly high. His last match of the season was against the Gujarat Titans, where he failed to make a significant impact. This lackluster performance stood out as one of the major failures in the tournament, highlighting a difficult season for the usually reliable bowler.
Shardul Thakur:
Shardul Thakur, usually a key strength in any team’s bowling department, struggled to find his rhythm in this year’s IPL. Representing Chennai Super Kings, Shardul played only 9 matches and managed to secure just 5 wickets, with an economy rate of 9.76. His best performance this season was a spell of 2/61. This lackluster showing was a significant departure from his usual form, making it a challenging season for the talented bowler.
Alzarri Joseph:
In this year’s IPL, Alzarri Joseph’s acquisition by RCB was highly anticipated. However, he turned out to be the biggest disappointment for the franchise. The bowler featured in only three matches, securing just one wicket and recording an economy rate of 11.90. His performance fell short of expectations, making his stint a letdown for the team and fans alike. This underwhelming showing highlighted the challenges he faced in adapting to the IPL’s competitive environment this season.
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