Sean Abbott IPL: T20 career and 2023 Team
Published on: Mar 15, 2023 4:57 pm IST|Updated on: Mar 15, 2023 4:57 pm IST
Sean Abbott, an Australian all-rounder, went unsold in the IPL 2023 auction despite setting a base price of Rs. 1.5 crores. Let’s take a closer look at his T20 career and speculate on which IPL team he could have joined.
T20 Career Overview
Abbott is an experienced T20 player, having played in various T20 leagues around the world. He has played a total of 160 T20 matches, taking 172 wickets at an average of 22.76 with an economy rate of 7.89. Abbott has also scored 783 runs in T20s at an average of 17.88 and a strike rate of 129.54.
IPL Career
Abbott has played in the IPL in the past, representing Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) and Mumbai Indians (MI). In his IPL career, he has played 16 matches, taking 17 wickets at an average of 24.94 and an economy rate of 8.52. With the bat, he has scored 49 runs in the IPL at an average of 8.16 and a strike rate of 120.73.
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Which IPL Team Could Have Picked Abbott in 2023?
Although Abbott went unsold in the IPL 2023 auction, he could have been a valuable addition to any team. His all-round abilities make him an attractive option for teams looking to strengthen their squad.
One team that could have potentially picked Abbott is the Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH). The team has a strong bowling attack but lacks all-rounders. Abbott could have provided depth to the team’s batting lineup and given the bowling attack a boost. Similarly, the Rajasthan Royals (RR) could have also been interested in Abbott’s services as the team has struggled with its bowling in the past.
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Conclusion
Although Sean Abbott went unsold in the IPL 2023 auction, he still has a lot to offer as a T20 player. With his all-round abilities and experience, he could have been a valuable addition to any team. It will be interesting to see if any team picks him up in the future IPL auctions.