3 Teams that can pick Chris Morris in IPL 2021 auction

2. Kings XI Punjab

The Kings from Punjab had a terrible start to the 13th edition of the IPL. Most of the time, their top order failed to perform as they lacked quality overseas players. The series of inclusion and exclusion of Jimmy Neesham meant that the southpaw was never settled. For KL Rahul’s team, Chris Morris can be the X-factor for Punjab.

While Chris Gayle has been in the spotlight because of his ball-striking ability, the Kings can opt for Morris as the perfect replacement for Jimmy Neesham in their squad. A strike rate of 157.88 is excellent for a lower-order batsman. Whenever the top-order collapses, Morris can step in and play a blinder to revive his team. Therefore, he might be the best option for Punjab.

Talking about his bowling, he has picked 80 wickets in 70 IPL matches. With an impressive economy rate of 7.81, he can create pressure from one end. As Punjab has quality spinners, they can look to clinch some wickets from the other end. Hence, Chris Morris can be a valuable addition to the Kings XI Punjab’s squad.