IPL 2023: Top five performances by Impact Players

The Indian Premier League 2023 has moved into a new phase, with teams eyeing the title from close quarters. This high-octane action in IPL 2023 has seen some unpredictable performances and eye-catching cameos. Be it Ajinkya Rahane 2.0 or Rinku Singh’s chasing skills, there have been ample moments in the ongoing tournament for viewers to be left amused. Another thing that turned out to be successful this season is the newly implemented rule of Impact Player. This new strategy was a bit confusing before the season began for fans, cricket analysts, and even the captains, but it has since proven to be a masterstroke. Utilizing the advantages of having a "player 12" on their team, the teams have made the most of this regulation. Even though not many players had the opportunity to participate in the regular playing 11, their significance as an Impact Player didn't go unnoticed. Let's look at the five most instrumental performances from Impact Players in the league stages of IPL 2023: 5. Prabhsimran Singh Prabhsimran Singh. (Photo Source: IPL/BCCI) Punjab Kings played their cards right when they decided to go with this young, energetic batter. He has been one of the most promising talents witnessed in this IPL season. In his 14 innings, he has amassed 358 runs at a strike rate of 150. He has been with the team since 2019 and it was in the 2023 edition of the tournament where he was promoted up the order as an opener. Prabhsimran Singh grabbed the opportunity with both hands and starred on occasions with a series of impressive performances. Apart from playing an attacking innings of 42 off 24 deliveries against Chennai Super Kings at their fortress in Chennai, Prabhsimran also brought up his maiden IPL century against Delhi Capitals. During his 65-ball 103 against Delhi, he appeared in full control, as 10 of his shots reached the ropes and six of them crossed over. He played a well-balanced knock against DC, scoring 27 runs off of his first 30 balls before going on a tear and scoring 76 runs off of his next 35 balls. 4. Dhruv Jurel Dhruv Jurel. (Photo Source: IPL/BCCI) The Indian Premier League is known for throwing in new stars every season who soon become regulars in the Indian line-up. This year too, the same could be seen, with batters like Dhruv Jurel in the picture. He has done brilliantly for Rajasthan Royals, working as a missing component of their jigsaw puzzle. He only got the chance to play in 11 innings, where he smashed 152 runs at a strike rate of 172, excelling in the role of a finisher. When the team was struggling against Punjab Kings in the eighth match of the tournament, Dhruv came and saved the day with his magnificent innings of 32 runs off 15 balls. Although the numbers might not do him justice, he was seen handling one of the toughest roles in the shortest format of the game quite well. He timed the ball perfectly and knew when to hit it all over the park. 'A quality finisher in the making' is what can certainly be said of Dhruv going by his performances in the latest season. 3. Amit Mishra Amit Mishra. (Photo Source: BCCI/IPL) Whenever we talk about IPL, our eyes are always stuck on youngsters. However, Amit Mishra proved that there was still a place for old-school fighting. Everyone's favourite MS Dhoni may be the ideal example to strengthen this claim as well. Unlike the 2022 season where he went unsold, Mishra was this time bought by Lucknow Super Giants, for whom his performance has been impressive indeed. In a black soil turner, against Sunrisers Hyderabad, he returned figures of two for 23 in his quota of four overs, impacting the game for a win. With seven wickets this season, he surpassed Lasith Malinga to become the third-highest wicket-taker in IPL history. At an average of 23.84 and an economy of over seven, he has already taken 173 wickets in 161 games so far. 2. Venkatesh Iyer Venkatesh Iyer. (Photo Source: BCCI/IPL) While Rinku Singh has come out as one of the biggest sensations of Kolkata Knight Riders, stylish top-order batter Venkatesh Iyer has also been integral to the team's run in the ongoing season. Iyer was used as an Impact Player on many occasions, with him justifying the role more often than not. With his ability to play risk-free shots at a quick tempo, he played an amazing knock of 83 runs off 40 balls at a strike rate of 207.50. This knock took the game away from Gujrat Titans, where KKR was seemingly weak, before being finished in style by Rinku with five sixes off the last over. In the absence of Shreyas Iyer, Venkatesh perfected the role of batting deep for the team. He even became the first impact player to get the Player of the Match award and finished as the leading run scorer for his franchise, scoring 404 runs in 14 innings with a strike rate of 150. 1. Tushar Deshpande Tushar Deshpande. ( Photo Source : BCCI/IPL) There is no ignoring Tushar Deshpande, who became the first impact player of the tournament, replacing Ambati Rayudu and creating history. Although the speedster leaked a few runs and failed to create his impact in the season opener, he has grown significantly ever since, so much so that he finished the league stage as the leading wicket-taker for Chennai Super Kings. From getting destroyed on his CSK debut to emerging as the team's best bowler, the 28-year-old has shown dedication and massive growth in the ongoing tournament. This wouldn’t have been possible without the constant support of CSK's captain, MS Dhoni, and the coaching staff. Under the guidance of Dhoni, he currently holds 20 wickets to his name and is in the sixth spot in the race for the Purple Cap. His numbers are expected to grow even more with CSK in the playoffs.

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IPL 2023: Top five performances by Impact Players

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