Zimbabwean star Sikandar Raza has been a key player with the bat and ball in the T20 format in the last few years. The veteran star also became the captain of the side and has been trying to get Zimbabwe back to the upper echelons of cricket.
Sikandar Raza was picked by Punjab Kings during the IPL 2023 auctions. Since Raza has played a handful of matches for the Punjab-based side. In the games that he has got to play Raza has made a significant contribution with the bat and ball.
So far Sikandar Raza has played 9 matches and scored 182 runs with the bat. His best score of 57 is his only fifty in the IPL with a strike rate of 133. With the ball, Raza has picked 3 wickets and has an economy rate of 10 runs per over.
Here are the three reasons why Sikandar Raza should be retained by PBKS
3- Experience he brings to the table
Sikandar Raza has a wealth of experience and his ability with the bat and ball will be crucial for PBKS. The veteran star can not only bat well in the back end of the innings but also can roll his arm over with his mystery spin bowling. His ability to bowl the faster ones as well as mix his pace and spin can play a key role for PBKS.
2- Key T20 player
There is no doubt that Sikandar Raza is one of the best T20 players in the world. PBKS will want to use this to win their first-ever IPL title. Raza has played over 250 games in this format and his overall talent in the shortest format of the game can give Preity Zinta and co the much-needed firepower.
1- Key finisher for his side
Sikandar Raza is a key batter in the middle order for every team that he has played for. The Zimbabwean can clear the ropes with ease and his experience can be useful for a player like Ashutosh Sharma. Punjab Kings have struggled to score runs in the middle order and the form of Raza they have a player who can play the role of the finisher.
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