How Overseas Players Fared in IPL 2024, after the 37th Match

As the IPL 2024 season reaches its midway point, the performance of overseas players has been a focal point of discussion among fans and pundits alike. With each match bringing new thrills and surprises, let’s take a closer look at how some of the prominent overseas players have fared so far, particularly after the conclusion of the 37th match.

Batting Performances:

Travis Head (Sunrisers Hyderabad): 324 Runs

Travis Head has been in scintillating form with the bat, amassing 324 runs in just six matches at an astonishing average of 54.00. His century and two fifties have been instrumental in Sunrisers Hyderabad’s success, showcasing his ability to anchor the innings while accelerating when needed. With a strike rate of 216.00, Head has undoubtedly been one of the standout performers of the tournament.

Sunil Narine (Kolkata Knight Riders): 286 Runs

Sunil Narine

Sunil Narine has once again proved his worth as a dynamic all-rounder for Kolkata Knight Riders, contributing significantly with both bat and ball. With 286 runs in seven matches at an impressive average of 40.85, including a century, Narine has been a crucial asset in the middle order. His ability to score quick runs at a strike rate of 176.54 has provided KKR with crucial momentum in crucial stages of the game.

Heinrich Klaasen (Sunrisers Hyderabad): 268 Runs

Heinrich Klaasen

Another Sunrisers Hyderabad batsman, Heinrich Klaasen, has made a significant impact with the bat in IPL 2024. With 268 runs in seven matches at a remarkable average of 53.60, Klaasen has been consistent in providing stability to the middle order. His ability to rotate strikes and find boundaries at a strike rate of 198.51 has been pivotal in Sunrisers’ campaign so far.

Jos Buttler (Rajasthan Royals): 250 Runs

 Jos Buttler

Jos Buttler has been a standout performer for Rajasthan Royals, showcasing his class and consistency at the top of the order. With 250 runs in six matches at an impressive average of 62.50, Buttler has played crucial innings, including a match-winning century. His ability to accelerate when required, coupled with his versatility as a wicketkeeper-batsman, has been invaluable for the Royals.

 

Bowling Performances:

 

Gerald Coetzee (Mumbai Indians): 12 Wickets

 

 

South African pacer Gerald Coetzee has been a potent weapon in the Mumbai Indians’ bowling arsenal, picking up 12 wickets in seven matches. With a best bowling figure of 4/34 and an average of 21.91, Coetzee has been effective in both the powerplay and death overs, providing crucial breakthroughs for his team.

 

Sam Curran (Punjab Kings): 11 Wickets