5 most impressive debutants in IPL 2023 so far

Noor Ahmed

He made his debut against the Rajasthan Royals and scalped Sanju Samson. Since then, he has continued to be a significant player for Gujarat Titans. Noor has excelled in supporting Rashid Khan, arguably the best T20 bowler of all time and a fellow countryman and idol. Sometimes, he has even outclassed Rashid Khan with his variations and accurate bowling. 

In the first seven games of his IPL career, Noor Ahmad has taken 11 wickets at an average of 16.00, giving over 6.95 runs per over with best figures of 3/37. 

Kyle Mayers

When he played for Lucknow Super Giants in the IPL, the West Indian all-rounder blazed a trail. In Quinton de Kock's absence, Mayers started the batting alongside skipper KL Rahul. He hit two boundaries and seven sixes while scoring 73 runs off of 38 balls. With his performance against Delhi Capitals, he became the fourth-highest-scoring debutant in IPL history and contributed to LSG's easy 50-run victory. Since then, he has been a consistent performer for Lucknow Super Giants. He has a touch of Gayle in his batting the way he hits down the ground and through the off side. He has played so well, that South African wicketkeeper batter Quinton De Kock had to be benched.

In the first 11 games of his IPL career, Kyle Mayers has scored 359 runs at an average of 32.64. Additionally, he has scored four half-centuries, with his highest IPL total coming at 73 runs. In his IPL career, Kyle Mayers has hit 22 sixes and 35 fours.

Suyash Sharma

The Kolkata Knight Riders have a history of finding new players who have a certain air of mystery about them. Sunil Narine and Kuldeep Yadav, among other bowlers, have benefited greatly from the franchise's support as they have developed, and it has also assisted other bowlers in gaining recognition on a global scale.

Suyash Sharma, a 19-year-old Delhi leg-spinner who has drawn attention with his headband and awkward-looking actions, appears to have undergone a similar process with the club today.

Young Suyash Sharma has been able to steal the show in Kolkata Knight Riders' colors during the current IPL season despite lacking first-class and List-A experience. In fact, the 19-year-old is KKR's second-highest wicket-taker with nine wickets from seven matches in his inaugural IPL.

Dhruv Jurel

Dhruv Jurel initially played against the Punjab Kings as an impact sub while chasing an unlikely target. With a courageous 34-run knock in his maiden match against the Punjab Kings, he captured the hearts of a million followers. Since then, based on his excellent performance, it has been assumed that he was the missing component of the Rajasthan Royals' jigsaw. Despite only playing 9 innings and mostly serving as an impact player, he has left a lasting impression. Dhruv is employed as a finisher and has excelled in this capacity since he knows no limitations. 

He has scored 141 runs in the IPL at a staggering strike rate of 183.12. Jurel has got brute force and clears the boundary with ease.

Cameron Green

Green has been a little inconsistent by his standards. But still, he has been a match-winner for the Mumbai Indians. He played a match-winning knock against the Sunrisers Hyderabad where was named as the player of the match. In that match, he scored an unbeaten half-century and bowled an economical spell of 1/29. He just gave away four runs in the 19th over to help Mumbai Indians register a victory.

Cameron Green has played in 10 games and amassed 272 runs at an average of 38.86. His highest IPL score is 67 runs, and he has also hit two half-centuries. Cameron Green has hit 24 fours and 11 sixes in his IPL career. A big knock is around the corner for the Australian all-rounder. 

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