We have a long list of IPL 2021 debutantes to look forward to. However, in this article, we take a look at the prominent ones who could make a mark. In the recent past, we have seen players doing extremely well in just their first season of IPL. The likes of Shreyas Iyer and Devdutt Padikkal fall in this category.
At IPL 2021 Auctions, we saw a couple of newbies earning bids. They will be making their presence felt for the very first time in the competition. A few of them are extremely talented, and we just can’t wait to see them come on our TV screens. On that note, here are the six IPL 2021 Debutantes to look forward to.
6. Chetan Sakariya
The young left-arm pacer was impressive in the recent Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy. He has come through a lot of hardships and is where he is because of his phenomenal hard work and dedication. At IPL 2021 Auctions, he was at the centre of a bidding war between Rajasthan Royals and Royal Challengers Bangalore. In the end, it was the team from Jaipur which landed him. If he does get a few games, Sakariya could establish a name for himself.
5. Riley Meredith
Riley Meredith was known as a good bowler, but the franchises went bonkers in trying to get him to their squads. The right-arm pacer is known for his pace, which he bowls very consistently. He recently played for Australia and looked good. The cricketer will don the Punjab Kings jersey at the upcoming campaign. There is plenty of excitement in watching him bowl quick at IPL 2021.
4. Kyle Jamieson
A tall pacer from New Zealand, Kyle Jamieson went for a whopping amount of INR 15 crores at the auction. For a debutante, that’s too big a sum. That said, there is potential in him, which was noticed by franchises. Although he was underwhelming in the series against Australia, if he does well for RCB, his career will only take an upward ride.
3. Shahrukh Khan
Shahrukh Khan is also one of the IPL 2021 debutantes to look forward to. The Tamil Nadu man is a brute hitter of the ball and belongs to the breed of T20 cricketers comprising men like Andre Russell, Hardik Pandya and Kieron Pollard. Shahrukh has done this job on many occasions for his state side. Having invested so much in him, Punjab Kings will make use of him in the middle-order. This will be a great opportunity for the youngster to make a mark.
2. Finn Allen
Finn Allen is a well-known name in New Zealand for his fiery batting displays. RCB recently announced Allen as the replacement for Josh Philippe. In the final game against Bangladesh, the wicket-keeper batsman made 71 runs off 29 balls and took everyone’s notice. With such hitting skills, the RCB fans are already looking forward to witnessing him.
1. Dawid Malan
At No.1 in this list of IPL 2021 debutantes is the world’s No.1 T20 batsman at the moment. Hailing from England, Dawid Malan has been nothing short of sensational in recent years. He has been remarkably consistent with his batting performances, and in a very short time, has become a crucial part of the team’s middle-order. At Punjab Kings, we could see Malan playing a few games. He played a good knock in the final game of the T20I series against India. He will be hoping to continue it in the next few weeks.
