Riley Meredith IPL: Who Is Punjab Kings Debutant Riley Meredith?

Riley Meredith IPL: It’s no secret that for an up-and-coming Australian Cricketer, a good display in the Big Bash League can set him up for a big and fat IPL contract. Australians are most in-demand during the IPL auctions.

Riley Meredith, who is making his IPL debut for Punjab Kings (formerly known as Kings XI Punjab) against Rajasthan Royals, is another name in the long line of Australians who have played and are playing in the Indian Premier League. A lot of cricket fans may not be familiar with his name. Don’t worry, here are some facts about Riley Meredith:

Riley Meredith IPL: Who Is Punjab Kings Debutant Riley Meredith?

Fact 1: Can Consistency Hit Pace Above 140 KMPH

Born on June 21, 1996, in Hobart, Tasmania, Riley Meredith is a right-handed fast bowler who bowls with a sear pace, able to hit pace above 140 KMPH on a consistent basis.

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Fact 2: Domestic Debut Against Pakistan

Riley Meredith made his domestic debut against visiting Pakistan in January 2017 playing for Cricket Australia XI.

Meredith was making waves in the Australian domestic setup. He became Tasmania’s leading bowler in 2017 in Jackson Bird’s absence.

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In the same season, 2017, Meredith was handed his Sheffield Shield debut for Tasmania.

Fact 3: Australian Call Against New Zealand

After a scorching BBL 2020 season, where the 24-year-old picked up 16 wickets, Meredith was called for Australia’s New Zealand tour where he was given his T20I debut.

Congratulations to Riley Meredith, who is making his T20I debut for Australia.

He has received his cap from George Bailey ?#NZvAUS pic.twitter.com/nURcFLFvzm

— ICC (@ICC) March 3, 2021

Meredith had a good debut for the Aussies ending with 2/24 figures against New Zealand.

IPL 2021: Riley Meredith Punjab Kings

Big things happened for Riley Meredith in the IPL 2021 auction. Punjab Kings broke the bank to sign the Clarence speedster for a whopping 8 crores. In the process, Meredith became the most expensive uncapped overseas player in the history of the Indian Premier League.

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