IPL 2022: Flop XI from third week of the season

3) Matthew Wade

Gujarat Titans are sitting pretty at the top of the table, with four wins from their five outings so far. The Titans are looking like a very balanced side, however, their top-order batting still remains a grey area. Australian wicketkeeper batter, Matthew Wade has continued with his underwhelming performances in the third week of IPL, and Gujarat might finally consider dropping him to the bench.

In his two outings last week, Wade managed to collect just 31 runs as he continues to struggle out in the middle. The Australian has also had his fair share of bad luck, after an unlucky dismissal against Rajasthan Royals.

Wade seemed to be looking comfortable out in the middle, smashing three boundaries, before he ran himself out. There are still a lot of loopholes in the Gujarat Titans’ batting lineup, with several question marks over the number three spot. The table-toppers will certainly expect more consistency from Wade’s willow if they do decide to give him another shot.