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IPL 2023: Top 5 flops of Gameweek 1
The first week of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2023 has come to an end, and while some players have set the stage on fire, others have failed to impress. Let’s take a look at the top 5 flops of Gameweek 1.
Ben Stokes
Ben Stokes (Image source: Twitter)
Ben Stokes is one of the most expensive players in IPL 2023, with a price tag of Rs 16.25 crores. However, he has failed to live up to expectations in the first two matches. He has scored just 7 and 8 runs in two innings and hasn’t even bowled due to an injury. This is a big blow for the Chennai Super Kings, who were hoping for a strong performance from him. It remains to be seen if he can recover from his injury and make an impact in the coming matches.
Harry Brook
Harry Brook (Image source: Twitter)
Another big flop in Gameweek 1 is Harry Brook, who was bought by Sunrisers Hyderabad for Rs 13.25 crores. He has scored just 13 and 3 runs in two innings and hasn’t made any significant contribution to the team’s performance. This is a big disappointment for the franchise, who were hoping for a strong performance from their star player. It remains to be seen if Brook can bounce back and make a difference in the upcoming matches.
Mitchell Marsh
Mitchell Marsh
Mitchell Marsh is another player who has failed to impress in Gameweek 1. He has scored just 4 and 0 runs in two innings for the Delhi Capitals. This is a big blow for the team, as they were expecting him to provide stability in the middle order. However, Marsh has failed to deliver, and it remains to be seen if he can make a comeback in the upcoming matches.
Marcus Stoinis
Marcus Stoinis (Image source: Twitter)
Marcus Stoinis is another player who has disappointed in the first week of IPL 2023. He has scored just 33 runs in two matches for the Lucknow Super Giants and hasn’t even bowled a single over. This is a big concern for the team, as they were hoping for a strong performance from their star all-rounder. It remains to be seen if Stoinis can bounce back and make a difference in the upcoming matches.
Nitish Rana
Nitish Rana (Image source: Twitter)
Nitish Rana was promoted to Kolkata Knight Riders‘ captain for IPL 2023, but he has failed to lead from the front. He has scored just 25 runs in two matches and hasn’t made any significant contribution to the team’s performance. This is a big disappointment for the franchise, as they were hoping for a strong performance from their captain. It remains to be seen if Rana can bounce back and make a difference in the upcoming matches.