Another riveting IPL season is around the corner and franchises are gearing up to contest for the coveted IPL title. Overseas players are a major part of the discussion every season. They play a very significant role in bolstering a team. On that note let us take a look at 3 South African players to watch out for in IPL 2024.
1. Gerald Coetzee
Arguably the most exciting South African name in IPL this season. The pugnacious South African fast bowler was one of the leading wicket-takers in the 2023 ODI World Cup. He was one of the star performers for South Africa in their impressive campaign. Mumbai Indians luckily bought him in the IPL auction for a reasonable price of 5 crores.
Being a hit-the-deck bowler who bowls with pace, he will find Wankhede Stadium perfect for his craft. All eyes will be on him as fast bowlers play a key role in Mumbai Indians’ setup.
2. Marco Jansen
Marco Jansen is one of the best overseas all-rounders this season in IPL. He was always an effective left-arm fast bowler but he now has massively improved as a batter as well and this makes him an asset for Sunrisers Hyderabad. Jansen, like Gerald Coetzee, was one of the most consistent performers for South Africa in the 2023 ODI World Cup with both his batting and bowling. He will be one of the wicket-taking options for Pat Cummins particularly in the powerplay.
3. Nandre Burger
Here is another exciting South African left-arm fast bowler who is expected to impress in IPL 2024. Nandre Burger has recently burst onto the scene on the international stage but has a lot of potential. He has got pace which is very typical of a South African fast bowler.
Left-arm fast bowlers are anyway an X-Factor in the shortest format of the game and a bowler of Nandre Burger’s calibre will surely hold a lot of importance for Rajasthan Royals.
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