IPL 2023: Revisiting 3 surprise packages from IPL 2022

Popular names like Jos Buttler and KL Rahul topped the highest run scorers list, while Yuzvendra Chahal and Kuldeep Yadav topped the 'Purple Cap' list. Among these, some players have proven to be unexpected heroes for their teams. Let us take a look at three of them.

Kuldeep Yadav performed well. (Image: Twitter/IPL)
By Kshitij Ojha | Dec 8, 2022 | 2 Min Read follow icon Follow Us

Gujarat Titans won the Indian Premier League (IPL) title in their first season under Hardik Pandya in the 15th edition. While two of the IPL’s most successful teams, Chennai Super Kings (CSK) and Mumbai Indians (MI), sat at the bottom of the table. The season also saw some unexpected performances from the players. Popular names like Jos Buttler and KL Rahul topped the highest run scorers list, while Yuzvendra Chahal and Kuldeep Yadav topped the ‘Purple Cap’ list. Among these, some players have proven to be unexpected heroes for their teams. Let us take a look at three of them.

Kuldeep Yadav

Kuldeep Yadav, a left-arm wrist-spinner, was in sensational form for DC in the IPL 2022 season and was on the list of highest wicket-takers. He picked up 26 wickets, one fewer than the leading wicket-taker, Yuzvendra Chahal. DC signed him for INR 2 crores, which appears to be a bargain. He had a difficult couple of years as he struggled to get opportunities, but he appears to have finally found the right side to showcase his talent.

YearInningsOversRunsWicketsEconAvgSR5WBBI4s6sDot%
2019933.028648.6771.549.502/41191329.3
2020412.09217.6792.072.001/201530.6
20221449.4419218.4420.014.204/14292235.2
Total2794.4797268.4230.721.804/14494032.6

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Abhishek Sharma

With sensational performances, the 21-year-old left-handed batsman of Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) established himself among the big fishes of the tournament. He was the standout performer for the Hyderabad side, scoring 426 runs at a strike rate of 133.1. Abhishek was a consistent performer for SRH, scoring two half-centuries in the last season when their leader Kane Williamson struggled as Sharma got an opportunity to open the innings for the full season.

YearInningsRunsBallsOutsAvgSRHS501004s6sDot %
201939924.5100.05001033.3
202077156514.2126.831006337.5
202179875616.3130.733007434.7
2022144263201430.4133.17520471339.4
Total316044602722.4131.37520612038.3

Umesh Yadav

Umesh Yadav was signed by the Kolkata Knight Riders for INR 2 crores, his starting price in the IPL 2022 mega auction. The pacer’s performance in the IPL 2022 season was far more valuable. He spearheaded KKR’s bowling attack and was one of the season’s top wicket-takers with 16 wickets. Apart from taking wickets, he also kept a very healthy economy, which aided the Kolkata team in more ways than one. Umesh was one of KKR’s brightest stars in a disappointing season. In fact, Umesh had his first good season in the IPL in three years.

YearInningsOversRunsWicketsEconAvgSR5WBBI4s6sDot%
20191137.537189.8146.428.403/36391843.2
202027.081011.5700/3311340.5
20221248.0339167.0621.218.004/23351352.4
Total2592.5791248.5233.023.204/23853447.8




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