IPL 2021: 5 Australian Players Who Can Wreak Havoc In The Tournament

Updated - 27 Nov 2023, 04:53 PM

David Warner
David Warner (Image Credit: IANS)

IPL 2021 will start next month and entertain cricket fans all over the country. Mumbai Indians will play the first match against Royal Challengers Bangalore in IPL 2021. This is the first time that the tournament is scheduled in India still no team will get the home advantage.

All the matches will be played at a neutral venue. A total of six venues have been finalized to host all the matches in IPL 2021. Delhi, Kolkata, Ahmadabad, Mumbai, Bengaluru, and Chennai are the six venues that will host all the IPL 2021 matches.

Australian players have a huge impact in the Indian Premier League. During IPL 2021 auction too, some Australian cricketers bagged big prices from different franchisees. Australia, which had won ODI World Cup for most 5 times, has produced many swashbuckling cricketers over the years. In IPL 2021, there are many strong players who can be very dangerous with the bat and ball. Here we look at 5 Australian players who can wreak havoc in the Indian Premier League.

IPL 2021: 5 Australian Players Who Can Wreak Havoc In The Tournament

David Warner

David Warner
David Warner (Image Credit: Twitter)

Sunrisers Hyderabad skipper David Warner is among the most dangerous Australian batsmen in IPL 2021. The left-handed batsman is a superb batsman. In the last few seasons, David Warner has been a very consistent performer. In IPL 2015, IPL 2017, and IPL 2019, Warner was the leading run-scorer of the tournament.

He is the third leading run-scorer in Indian Premier League and also the only overseas batsman among the top 5 run-scorers. Warner can dismantle opposition bowlers in IPL 2021.

Marcus Stoinis

Marcus Stoinis
Marcus Stoinis (Image Credit: Twitter)

Marcus Stoinis was amazing in the last season with his hard-hitting batting. In many games, he piled up many runs in the death overs for Delhi Capitals due to which he became a crucial overseas player in the playing 11. Due to his fabulous form, Delhi Capitals also promoted him as an opener during playoff games. Stonis is another player who can create chaos on the field with his batting.

Glenn Maxwell

Glenn Maxwell
Glenn Maxwell (Image Credit: Twitter)

Glenn Maxwell is another Australian cricketer who can be very dangerous with the bat. In IPL 2021, Maxwell is part of Royal Challengers Bangalore. Maxwell showcased a great performance during the series against England and India last year. With his ability to hit big shots, Maxwell can be a big tension for bowlers in IPL 2021.

Jhye Richardson

IPL 2021, Jhye Richardson
Jhye Richardson (Image Credit: Twitter)

Jhye Richardson is part of Punjab Kings in IPL 2021 who paid a big price for the Australian bowler. Jhye Richardson was great during Big Bash League 2020-21, bagging most wickets in the tournament. Richardson has the ability to disrupt opposition batsmen with his pace attack and he is another Australian cricketer who can wreak havoc in IPL 2021.

Riley Meredith

Riley Meredith
Riley Meredith (Image Credit: Twitter)

Punjab Kings bought Riley Meredith for Rs. 8 crore in IPL 2021 auction. Like Jhye Richardson, Meredith was also great with the ball in Big Bash League 2020-21. The right-handed bowler is playing his debut IPL tournament and many players are also unaware of his bowling style. This can work in his favour and Riley Meredith is another Australian player who can create havoc in IPL 2021.

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