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5 Flops IPL 2020 players who can hit in IPL 2021
Expectations on Maxwell, Dhoni, Smith to bounce back
The 13th edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL) consisted full of ups and downs and excitement. Several dead-rubber fights were converted to adventurous ends. At the same time, a few one-sided matches proved that Mumbai Indians were the strongest team to beat.
In its aftermath, the IPL 2020 had seen many players shine and even a few stars who failed to deliver according to their repute. MS Dhoni can be a clear example in this context. In the post-2019 World Cup phase, Dhoni seems to have lost his old touch as once one of the best ‘finishers’ had failed to finish off in the IPL matches last year.
Here in this article, efforts have been taken to find out 5 flops of IPL 2020 that can be hit in IPL 2021.
Steven Smith (Rajasthan Royals)
Steven Smith can surely be one of those 5 flops of IPL 2020 who can be hit in IPL 2021. One of the finest batsmen in present-day cricket, this Australian right-hand batsman has amassed 2333 runs from his 95 IPL matches so far at an envious strike rate of 129.25. But in the last IPL Smith's form declined. Having played 14 matches for Rajasthan Royals Smith had amassed 311 runs in the IPL 2020. However, going by his current form, especially against India in the recently concluded Test series, Smith has a chance of a great comeback in the IPL next year.
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Rishabh Pant (Delhi Capitals)
Rishabh Pant started well in the last IPL. But in due course, he had lost his touch. The wicket-keeper batsman of Delhi Capitals who has scored 2079 runs in 68 IPL matches, had scored 343 runs in 14 matches in the IPL last year while 56 was his best score. But looking towards his current form, especially in India’s historic triumph in the recently concluded Test series against Australia, Pant can also become one of those players who can bounce back in the IPL next year.
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Dinesh Karthik (Kolkata Knight Riders)
Dinesh Karthik can also be on the list of 5 flops of IPL 2020 who can be hit in IPL 2021. Dinesh Karthik is a batsman who has the ability to hit clean and big shots. His perfect wicket-keeping ability was overshadowed by his batting skill. His consistent form with the bat guided Mumbai Indians and Gujarat Lions to sign the cricketer also. Karthik has gathered 3823 in 196 IPL matches in his career. Although he has not been able to score a century, Karthik has 19 fifties in his kitty. But in the last IPL Karthik was able to score 169 runs only for Kolkata Knight Riders in 14 matches including his best score of 58. This experienced wicket-keeper can surely return to form in the IPL again in the next year.
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Glenn Maxwell (Kings XI Punjab)
Glenn Maxwell can be called the most destructive batsman Kings XI Punjab registered. He has envious statistics in his IPL career. Having played 82 matches Maxwell has scored 1505 runs at a strike rate of 154.67. But unfortunately, his devastating form declined to such extent that Maxwell made 108 off 106 deliveries and without a six! The number of fours he was able to hit was only 9. Maxwell will surely try to forget his nightmarish IPL in 2020. But this batsman has the ability to return with the same vigor in the IPL next year.
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Mahendra Singh Dhoni (Chennai Super Kings)
Mahendra Singh Dhoni has scored 4632 runs in 204 IPL matches so far. He was called the ‘finisher’ for his swashbuckling performance. But unfortunately, in the last IPL, Dhoni was able to score only 200 runs in 14 matches at a strike rate of 116.27. Still, the cricket lovers expect that Dhoni will bounce back in the IPL next year.
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