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

In less than 3 weeks, IPL 2021 will start enthralling Indian cricket fans with nail-biting matches yet again. The tournament returns to India after a gap of nearly two years. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the tournament was played in UAE last year. Mumbai Indians, Chennai Super Kings, Mumbai Indians, Sunrisers Hyderabad, Royal Challengers Bangalore, Delhi Capitals, Kolkata Knight Riders, Delhi Capitals, and Rajasthan Royals are the 8 teams that are part of IPL 2021.

Due to COVID-19 concerns, IPL 2021 matches are going to be played behind closed doors. However, spectators might be allowed later if the situation improves. Delhi, Kolkata, Ahmadabad, Mumbai, Bengaluru, and Chennai are the six venues where all the IPL 2021 matches will be played.

Talking about overseas players in IPL 2021, there are few New Zealand players who are part of the tournament. New Zealand has been a very strong team in the game of cricket. New Zealand was the team that defeated India in ODI World Cup 2019 in the semi-final and reached the final.

New Zealand is also going to face India in the ICC World Test Championship final in June this year. Here we take a glance at 5 New Zealand players who can create havoc in IPL 2021 with their performances.

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

Kane Williamson

Kane Williamson is unarguably the strongest New Zealand batsman in IPL 2021. He recently became the top-ranked Test batsman with his consistent performance.

He was the leading run-scorer in IPL 2018 when he led Sunrisers Hyderabad in the absence of David Warner. Kane Williamson is a big asset for Sunrisers Hyderabad and he has the ability to twist the match with his batting.

Trent Boult

With his pace attack, Trent Boult is a deadly bowler from New Zealand in IPL 2021. He will represent Mumbai Indians in the 14th edition of the Indian Premier League. Last season in IPL 2020, the left-arm pacer Trent Boult scalped 25 wickets in 15 games and was the 3rd highest wicket-taker in the tournament. Trent Boult is another New Zealand player who can wreak havoc in IPL 2021.

Lockie Ferguson

Lockie Ferguson is another player from New Zealand who can dismantle batsmen with his pace bowling in IPL 2021. Known for his raw pace, Ferguson plays for Kolkata Knight Riders. With the support of fellow teammate Patt Cummins, Lockie Ferguson can disturb the opposition batsmen with his bowling.

Mitchell Santner

Mitchell Santner is another New Zealander in IPL 2021 who can prove to be dangerous for the opposition team. Santner is a bowling all-rounder and part of Chennai Super Kings in IPL 2021. He has not got enough opportunities in IPL so far. In IPL 2019, he played only 4 matches. In IPL 2020, he played only 2 matches for CSK. If he gets enough opportunities from his team, he can create havoc among opposition batsmen with his spin bowling.

Kyle Jamieson

Kyle Jamieson is Royal Challengers Bangalore’s big investment in IPL 2021. The franchisee bought the New Zealand pacer for Rs. 15 crore in IPL 2021 auction to strengthen their bowling attack.

Being a pacer, Jamieson can trouble the opposition batsmen. Jamieson is also 6 feet 8 inches tall, and with this physique, he can easily distress batsmen with bouncers. So Jamieson is another New Zealand player who can create havoc in IPL 2021.