India’s T20 World Cup-Bound Players’ IPL Performance Revealed; Concerns Persist Over Hardik Pandya

The squad for the upcoming tournament includes nine out of 15 players who were also part of the team that participated in the last edition of the tournament held in 2022. Here is an overview of the performances of the selected Indian players in the IPL so far:

Rohit Sharma has been a standout performer for Mumbai Indians despite the team’s lackluster season.

In 9 matches, he has scored 311 runs at an impressive strike-rate of 160.30, with a top score of 105 not out against Chennai Super Kings. He was appointed MI’s captain under controversial circumstances.

He has also taken four wickets at an economy of 11.95 and has scored 197 runs, including 10 sixes, in nine IPL matches. Hardik Pandya, playing in his first competitive tournament after recovering from twin surgeries, has also shown promising performance, including a 19-ball 52.

As a captain for Delhi Capitals, he has impressed with his keeping. Additionally, he has scored four half-centuries, with his highest being an unbeaten 82.

However, he hasn’t bowled yet. Kieron Pollard, besides being the first bowler to claim 200 wickets in the tournament’s history, has taken six wickets in nine matches.

He also scored crucial runs and has showcased his all-round abilities. These performances reflect the potential and form of the selected Indian players, indicating their readiness for the upcoming tournament.