Shardul Thakur, an Indian fast bowler, has been a prominent player in the Indian Premier League (IPL) since his debut in 2015. He made his IPL debut for Kings XI Punjab (now known as Punjab Kings) and has played for several other teams over the years, including Rising Pune Supergiants, Chennai Super Kings, and now, the Mumbai Indians.
Shradul Thakur with wife
Thakur's IPL career has been quite impressive, and he has emerged as a key player for the teams he has played for. In his debut season, he played just one match and took one wicket. He was later signed by the Rising Pune Supergiants in 2016, where he played five matches and picked up five wickets.
However, Thakur's real breakthrough came when he was signed by the Chennai Super Kings in 2018. He played 13 matches that season and picked up 16 wickets at an average of 26.18 and an economy rate of 8.71. He continued his impressive form in the next season and played 17 matches, picking up 10 wickets at an average of 40.50 and an economy rate of 9.00.
In the 2020 IPL season, Thakur played a crucial role in helping the Chennai Super Kings reach the final. He played 11 matches and took 10 wickets at an average of 29.00 and an economy rate of 7.47. He also played a match-winning role in the Qualifier 2 against the Delhi Capitals, where he took three wickets for just 29 runs in his four overs.
After his impressive performances for the Chennai Super Kings, Thakur was bought by the Mumbai Indians in the 2021 IPL auction. He played in 15 matches and took 15 wickets at an average of 24.33 and an economy rate of 8.71.
Thakur's overall IPL career stats are also quite impressive. He has played 64 matches and picked up 81 wickets at an average of 27.08 and an economy rate of 8.93. He has also been quite effective in the powerplay overs, where he has taken 28 wickets at an average of 23.64 and an economy rate of 8.65.
Overall, Shardul Thakur has established himself as a reliable and effective fast bowler in the IPL. His ability to take wickets at crucial moments and bowl tight lines makes him a valuable asset for any team he plays for. With several years of cricket still ahead of him, Thakur is poised to have a long and successful career in the IPL.
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