IPL Auction 2023: 3 Reasons Why Sam Curran Will Be A Flop In IPL 2023

Published - 25 Dec 2022, 12:14 PM | Updated - 23 Aug 2024, 12:15 AM

Sam Curran[photo: Twitter]

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Sam Curran became the costliest-ever player in IPL history after Punjab Kings bought him for a whopping Rs. 18.50 crores during the IPL auction 2023. Curran had a base price of Rs. 2 crores. Punjab Kings and Chennai Super Kings engaged in a bidding war for the England all-rounder with the former finally winning the bid at Rs. 18.50 crores.

Sam Curran has played 3 IPL seasons so far since IPL 2019. In 32 games, he has picked 32 wickets at an economy of 9.21 and scored 337 runs at a strike rate of 149.77. While Curran is a powerful all-rounder, here we take a look at three reasons why Sam Curran will be a flop in IPL 2023.

IPL Auction 2023: 3 Reasons Why Sam Curran Will Be A Flop In IPL 2023

3. Sam Curran’s High Economy Rate

Sam Curran, Chennai Super Kings, IPL — Sam. Curran (Image Credit: Twitter)

Sam Curran has been a good bowler in IPL so far. However, his economy rate is a little high. Across 32 games, Curran holds an economy rate of 9.21 in IPL. This proves that batters have managed to smash the England bowler while facing the Indian Premier League.

Since Curran already has an economy rate of 9+, it might reach 10 in IPL 2023. Hence, he will be an expensive bowler in the tournament and his performance will be adjudged as a flop.

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2. Punjab Kings’ Poor Teamwork

Punjab Kings has been a weak team in the Indian Premier League in the last few seasons. For instance, the team has failed to reach the playoffs in the past 8 seasons. Their teamwork has totally failed in recent seasons.

Even after some players played astonishing knocks, the team failed to win crucial games. Hence, if Sam Curran does not get enough support from his teammates, his magic will not work in IPL 2023. Hence, it can lead to a flop show.

1. Sam Curran’s Less Experience in IPL

Sam Curran for Punjab Kings (IANS) — Sam. Curran for Punjab Kings (IANS)

Sam Curran is relatively a new player in the Indian Premier League. So far, he has been only part of 3 seasons during which he has played 32 matches. He has picked 32 wickets at an average of 31.09.

Hence, he does not have a long experience in IPL. Some experienced batters from other teams might outplay him on Indian soil. Hence, Curran might fail in IPL 2023 while playing for Punjab Kings.

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