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As the 2024 IPL (Indian Premier League) approaches its decisive stages, seasoned players have showcased their prowess once again. However, not all IPL veterans have managed to deliver their best performances in this edition. Let’s delve into the struggles of some senior IPL players who failed to leave their mark in the ongoing tournament.
| Player | Team |
|---|---|
| Ajinkya Rahane | Chennai Super Kings |
| Glenn Maxwell | Royal Challengers Bengaluru |
| Hardik Pandya | Mumbai Indians |
| Wriddhiman Saha | Gujarat Titans |
| Deepak Chahar | Chennai Super Kings |
Underwhelming Performances in 2024 IPL:
- Ajinkya Rahane (CSK): Opening for CSK, Ajinkya Rahane has struggled to find form in the current edition. With 208 runs from 10 matches at an average of 20.80, Rahane is yet to register a fifty and maintains a strike rate of 123.38.
- Glenn Maxwell (RCB): Despite a strong start to the season, Australian all-rounder Glenn Maxwell has faced a drastic dip in form. In 7 outings, he has scored a mere 37 runs at an average of 5.14, with a strike rate below 100. With the ball, he has taken 5 wickets but holds an economy rate of 8.67.
- Wriddhiman Saha (GT): Wriddhiman Saha, representing Gujarat Titans, has struggled to make an impact in the IPL. With 136 runs at an average of 15.11 and a strike rate of 118, Saha is yet to notch a fifty in the tournament.
- Hardik Pandya (MI): Leading the Mumbai Indians, Hardik Pandya has faltered both with the bat and ball. With 198 runs from 11 innings at an average of 19.80, Pandya is yet to score a fifty. Despite taking 9 wickets, his economy rate stands at 9.18.
- Deepak Chahar (CSK): Premier pacer for CSK, Deepak Chahar, has struggled to make an impact in IPL 2024. With just 5 wickets from 7 matches and an expensive economy rate of 8.61, Chahar has failed to replicate his past performances.
As the tournament progresses, these veterans will be keen to turn their fortunes around and contribute significantly to their respective teams’ campaigns.
