5 Pakistan Players Who Can Bag An IPL Contract

The Indian Premier League is, unarguably, the biggest T20 tournament across the globe. All the world-class talented players come together and play for different franchises, which make IPL the big daddy of T20 cricket tournaments.

Besides, it is also a platform for the unheard players to make themselves known. Having said that, Pakistan players aren’t allowed to participate in the league.

As many as 11 players from Pakistan participated in the inaugural edition of the Indian Premier League. However, the political tensions between the two countries grew thereafter and the players from Pakistan were barred from participating in the Indian Premier League.

The current Pakistan Cricket Team boast world-class talents. They have been performing exceeding well in the ongoing ICC T20 World Cup 2021. Pakistan have got some really talented T20 cricketers. And in this article, we look at five active Pakistan players who can bag an IPL contract if gets an opportunity.

5 Pakistan Players Who Can Bag An IPL Contract

Babar Azam

Babar Azam would be in huge demand if he gets an opportunity to play the Indian Premier League. Perhaps, no other youngster has impressed more than Babar Azam in the last half a decade or so.

With exceptional numbers under his belt, Babar Azam is likely to go down as one of the greatest batsmen ever to play for Pakistan. Striking at just over 130, Babar Azam has 2468 runs in 66 T20 internationals, including one century and 24 half-centuries. He is currently the highest run-getter in the ongoing T20 World Cup 2021.

Mohammad Rizwan

Babar Azam’s counterpart, Mohammad Rizwan too is one fine talent. He has been one of the most consistent players for Pakistan across formats in the last couple of years. In fact, no other batsman has scored more runs than Mohammad Rizwan in T20 internationals in the year 2021. He has played 22 matches in 2021, scoring 966 runs at a staggering average of 87.81.

Shaheen Shah Afridi

A left-arm seamer who bowls at over 140 clicks, Shaheen Shah Afridi can go for a huge sum of money if gets an opportunity to play in the Indian Premier League. Afridi’s pace, control, and ability to swing both ways make a great asset for any team in T20 cricket.

Afridi has dished out exceptional performances in the ongoing ICC T20 World Cup 2021. He was one of the biggest reasons behind Pakistan’s win against India in the ICC T20 World Cup 2021 fixture.

Imad Wasim

Imad Wasim’s all-round potential with bat and ball makes him a specialist in the T20 format. His accurate line and lengths doesn’t allow the batsmen to free his arms and play freely.

His ability to bowl economically in the powerplay makes him a must-have player in T20 cricket. Besides, the southpaw has the ability to tonk huge sixes while batting lower down the order. Imad Wasim has 55 wickets in 57 T20 internationals at an impressive economy of under 7.

Asif Ali

All the franchises in IPL actively look for a solid finisher in their team. There aren’t many across the globe who can finish the games consistently in T20 cricket. Pakistan’s cricketer, Asif Ali has shown why the IPL franchises can look upon him for the role.

Asif Ali played two match-winning cameos against New Zealand and Afghanistan in the ongoing ICC T20 World Cup 2021. Pakistan could have lost both the games had Asif Ali not finished the games for the team with impressive knocks.

He hasn’t played a lot of games in T20 internationals but could play a vital role while batting down the order for teams in IPL.