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

IPL 2021 will soon entertain cricket fans worldwide with thrilling matches. The tournament will begin with the first match scheduled on April 9, 2021, between Mumbai Indians and Royal Challengers Bangalore. While Mumbai Indians are the defending champions of the tournament, Royal Challengers Bangalore eye their first IPL trophy in IPL 2021.

Eight teams will play 56 matches during the group stage, which will be played at 6 venues across the country. The playoff games and final will be played at Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmadabad. Many overseas players are also part of IPL 2021.

There is a total of 64 overseas players who are part of the 8 teams in IPL 2021. South African cricketers are also a great asset in IPL 2021. For instance, South African cricketer Chris Morris was the costliest buy in IPL 2021 auction. Here we look at 5 South African players who can create havoc in IPL 2021.

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

AB de Villiers

There is no argument needed to explain the power of AB de Villiers with the bat. With his ability to hit boundaries all over the ground, the South African southpaw has earned the tag of ‘Mr. 360 degree’. AB de Villiers is a hard-hitting batsman and he has also played many quick knocks in the IPL so far.

De Villiers will again take the field for Royal Challengers Bangalore and his fans will be excited to witness his performance. Therefore, AB de Villiers is one South African cricketer who can wreak havoc with his batting in IPL 2021.

David Miller

David Miller is another South African batsman who is known for hitting big shots. In IPL 2013, cricket fans witnessed his might after he hit a century off just 38 balls. In IPL 2021, David Miller will play for Rajasthan Royals. The left-handed batsman is a dangerous batsman who can hit bowlers for long boundaries easily. If he gets enough chances in IPL 2021, Miller can create chaos among opposition bowlers.

Chris Morris

Chris Morris was bought by Rajasthan Royals in IPL 2021 auction. The South African all-rounder became the most expensive player ever at Rs. 16.25 crore price. Morris is a great performer with both bat and the ball. In the death overs, he acts as an amazing batsman who can pile many runs. With the ball too, he can bowl magical overs to help his team.

Kagiso Rabada

Kagiso Rabada was the highest wicket-taker in IPL 2020 and won the purple cap. He grabbed 30 wickets in 17 matches. In Delhi Capitals’ journey to the semi-final in IPL 2020, Kagiso Rabada had a big hand. He will be leading from the front in IPL 2021. He wreaked havoc in IPL 2020 and can again do the same with his lethal pace attack in IPL 2021.

Anrich Nortje

Due to Kagiso Rabada’s brilliant bowling in IPL 2020, Anrich Nortje’s performance was overlooked by many cricket fans. But if we look at the stats, Nortje was a great performer in IPL 2020. While playing for Delhi Capitals, Nortje took 22 wickets in 16 games.

He was the 4th highest wicket-taker in IPL 2020. Reaching a speed of 150+ km/hour, Nortje bowled some highest pace deliveries in IPL 2020. Nortje is another South African bowler who can create chaos with his pace attack in IPL 2021.