IPL Flop Players: Take a look at the list of the top 5 worst rated cricketers to have ever played in the Indian Premier League and know which team did they represent.
One of the most critically viewed team sport in the world is cricket. Not only known for record breaking performances and individual accolades, there have been some cricketers who have been able to stamp themselves as the best ever.
And what more than IPL being the face of the shortest format. While the majority of players have gone onto shine in the cash-rich league. There have been some international players who have majorly failed.
So, do you want to know the list of international players who make it into this list? Then hold on tight as this article gets interesting.
IPL Flop Players: List of Top 5 Biggest Flops in IPL of All-Time
5. Colin Ingram
The New Zealand power-hitting southpaw has been proclaimed as one of the finest aggressive batsman in the shortest format. Although his contribution has been beyond description for New Zealand, his contribution in the IPL has been equally poor.
Having been acquired for a price as high as INR 6.4 cr, Ingram has played in 15 matches in Ipl and has scored 205 runs only, at an average of just over 17 runs per innings.
4. Tymal Mills
The left arm pacer hailing from England was acquired by Royal Challengers Bangalore in the 2017 edition. Known for his sheer pace, Mills failed to fire in the 5 matches that he got a chance, managing to take only 5 wickets, but had an economy rather of more 8.5 runs per over.
3. Richard Levi
The South African right handed batsman was one foreign player to focus upon when he was acquired by Mumbai Indians in the 2021 edition. Although Levi as given ample amount of chances to bat, yet he failed to fire in all of them. Excluding his half century innings.
At the end, he scored 83 runs in 6 games at an average of 13 runs per innings, which saw him never return to the IPL.
2. Daniel Christian
In this list of top 5 biggest flops in IPL, Daniel Christian in going to be the player with the most number of chances. Having played in 6 IPL seasons (including 2021), Daniel Christian has been a part of 43 matches and has only managed to score 449 runs in 37 innings at an average of 16 runs.
Knowing the Austrian all rounders bowling ability, he has lacked int hat department as well, taking just 34 wickets in 1077 balls bowled and has an economy of 7.94.
1. Tyron Henderson
One would agree that he had only 2 matches to perform in the inaugural edition of the IPL for Rajasthan Royals. Yet statistically, he failed to impress as he scored only 11 runs and lasted for a total of 16 balls. While in the bowling department, he bowled 6 overs and conceded 40 runs.
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