Australians at IPL 2021 - the teams, the stats, and the form guide
Get up to speed with where the large contingent will be over the next two months
Dan Christian (Royal Challengers Bangalore)
IPL history Deccan Chargers (2011, 2012); Royal Challenges Bangalore (2013, 2021); Rising Pune Supergiant (2017); Delhi Daredevils (2018)
T20 stats Matches 347; Inns: 298; Runs: 5171; Avg: 23.93; SR: 140.05 | Wickets: 259; Avg: 28.56; Econ: 8.44
IPL stats Matches: 40; Inns: 34; Runs: 446; Avg: 17.84; SR: 119.25 | Wickets: 34; Avg: 30.50; Econ: 7.94
Recent form Had a superb all-round BBL with the Sixers where he scored 272 runs at a strike-rate of 182.55 - excelling in the new Power Surge period - and coupled that with 15 wickets, often bowling at tough times. He had chipped in with bat and ball for the Karachi Kings at the PSL before the tournament was called off too.
Nathan Coulter-Nile (Mumbai Indians)
IPL history Mumbai Indians (2013, 2020, 2021); Delhi Daredevils (2014-2016); Kolkata Knight Riders (2017)
T20 stats Matches 133; Inns: 75; Runs: 663; Avg: 14.41; SR: 134.21 | Wickets: 156; Avg: 23.41; Econ: 7.77
IPL stats Matches: 33; Inns: 14; Runs: 77; Avg: 8.55; SR: 118.46 | Wickets: 41; Avg: 22.56; Econ: 7.71
Recent form He had an injury-disrupted BBL where he played six games for the Melbourne Stars. It started well with a career-best 4 for 10 against the Brisbane Heat, but while he took wickets on his return at the back-end of the group stage, he was also expensive.
Ben Cutting (Kolkata Knight Riders)
IPL history Rajasthan Royals (2014), Sunrisers Hyderabad (2016, 2017), Mumbai Indians (2018, 2019)
T20 stats Matches: 171; Inns: 143; Runs: 2368; Avg: 22.76; SR: 149.02 | Wickets: 128; Avg: 31.82; Econ: 8.99
IPL stats Matches: 21; Inns: 17; Runs: 238; Avg: 21.63; SR: 168.79 | Wickets: 10; Avg: 42.90; Econ: 9.16
Recent form Had a decent impact for the Sydney Thunder, his new team, in the BBL where he scored 280 runs at a strike rate of 156.42, his best return with the bat in a BBL season. Produced limited returns in five outings for the Quetta Gladiators in the PSL.
Pat Cummins (Kolkata Knight Riders)
IPL history Kolkata Knight Riders (2014, 2015, 2020, 2021); Delhi Daredevils (2017), Mumbai Indians (2018)
T20 stats Matches: 96; Wickets: 109; Avg: 25.49; Econ: 7.75
IPL stats Matches: 30; Wickets: 29; Avg: 31.31; Econ 8.09
Recent form Hasn't played a T20 since the last IPL after being rested for India's series in Australia and not playing in the BBL. Has bowled well for New South Wales in the one-day competition where he has been captain.
Moises Henriques (Punjab Kings)
IPL history Kolkata Knight Riders (2009), Delhi Daredevils (2010), Royal Challengers Bangalore (2013), Sunrisers Hyderabad (2014-2017)
T20 stats Matches: 213; Inns: 191; Runs: 3991; Avg: 26.96; SR: 128.65 | Wickets: 111; Avg: 29.98; Econ: 8.29
IPL stats Matches: 57; Inns: 50; Runs: 969; Avg: 28.50; SR: 128.17 | Wickets: 38; Avg: 32.73; Econ: 8.38
Recent form He was a part of the Test squad, and could only play five BBL matches for the Sixers, but Henriques scored 155 runs in four innings and captained them to back-to-back titles. Bowls much less these days but showed he could still be effective with 3 for 22 against India in Canberra.
Chris Lynn (Mumbai Indians)
IPL history Deccan Chargers (2011, 2012), Sunrisers Hyderabad (2013), Kolkata Knight Riders (2014-2019), Mumbai Indians (2020)
T20 stats Matches: 210; Inns: 203; Runs: 5726; Avg: 31.63; SR: 143.72
IPL stats Matches: 41; Inns: 41; Runs: 1280; Avg 33.68; SR: 140.65
Recent form Was comfortably Brisbane Heat's leading run-scorer in the BBL with 458 at 35.23 and a strike rate of 154.72 despite missing a handful of games due to injury. Started the PSL with scores of 1, 1 and 0.
Glenn Maxwell (Royal Challengers Bangalore)
IPL history Delhi Daredevils (2012, 2018), Mumbai Indians (2013), Kings XI Punjab (2014-2017, 2020)
T20 stats Matches: 306; Inns: 286; Runs: 6674; Avg: 27.02; SR: 152.37 | Wickets: 110; Avg: 31.41; Econ: 7.70
IPL stats Matches: 82; Inns: 79; Runs: 1505; Avg: 22.13; SR: 154.67 | Wickets: 19; Avg: 41.05; Econ: 8.57
Recent form Had a solid BBL with the Stars were he struck three half-centuries - one of them in a brutal stand alongside Nicholas Pooran - alongside three ducks. Made one decisive contribution in the series against New Zealand with a powerful 70 off 37 balls in Wellington.
Riley Meredith (Punjab Kings)
T20 stats Matches: 37; Wickets: 47; Avg: 23.38; Econ: 8.02
Recent form Had a decent BBL for the Hobart Hurricanes with 16 wickets in 13 matches, and then made his Australia debut in New Zealand where he twice pinned Kane Williamson lbw.
Jhye Richardson (Punjab Kings)
T20 stats Matches: 67; Wickets: 82; Avg: 23.43; Econ: 7.92
Recent form Was the leading wicket-taker in the BBL with 29 scalps for the Perth Scorchers, although he faded a little late in the tournament. But then he took four wickets in five matches against New Zealand on his return to international cricket.
Kane Richardson (Royal Challengers Bangalore)
IPL history Pune Warriors India (2013), Rajasthan Royals (2014), Royal Challengers Bangalore (2016)
T20 stats Matches: 126; Wickets: 152; Avg: 23.42; Econ: 7.93
IPL stats Matches: 14; Wickets: 18; Avg: 24.61; Econ: 8.38
Recent form Took 15 wickets in 11 matches for bottom club the Melbourne Renegades in the BBL before his tournament ended early with injury. Took seven wickets in the series against New Zealand including two three-wicket hauls.
Daniel Sams (Royal Challengers Bangalore)
IPL history Delhi Capitals (2020)
T20 stats Matches: 54; Inns: 44; Runs: 485; Avg: 13.85; SR: 148.31 | Wickets: 67; Avg: 22.17; Econ: 8.55
Recent form Had a superb strike rate of 188.67 for the Thunder (scoring 200 runs) and picked up 11 wickets in a season where he twice missed games due to injury. Hammered 41 off 15 balls in the second T20I against New Zealand in Dunedin, but was then left out.
Steven Smith (Delhi Capitals)
IPL history Pune Warriors India (2012, 2013), Rising Pune Supergiant (2016, 2017), Rajasthan Royals (2014-2015, 2019, 2020)
T20 stats Matches: 209; Inns: 185; Runs: 4438; Avg: 30.60; SR: 126.40 | Wickets: 54; Avg: 19.55; Econ: 7.68
IPL stats Matches: 95; Inns: 86; Runs: 2333; Avg: 35.34; SR: 129.25
Recent form His only T20s since the last IPL were in the three-match series against India in December, since he did not take part in the Sydney Sixers' BBL campaign. Made 213 runs in two one-day innings for New South Wales either side of his layoff.
Marcus Stoinis (Delhi Capitals)
IPL history Delhi Daredevils (2015); Kings XI Punjab (2016-2018), Royal Challengers Bangalore (2019), Delhi Capitals (2020)
T20 stats Matches: 153; 140: 185; Runs: 3418; Avg: 32.24; SR: 132.84 | Wickets: 78; Avg: 26.71; Econ: 8.83
IPL stats Matches: 46; Inns: 42; Runs: 825; Avg: 28.44; SR: 137.27 | Wickets: 28; Avg: 30.42; Econ: 9.37
Recent form Was a solid performer for the Stars, if short of his spectacular returns in the 2019-2020 season. For the second Australian season in a row, injury limited Stoinis' bowling. In New Zealand, he played a thrilling innings in Dunedin, hitting 78 off 47 balls.
Andrew Tye (Rajasthan Royals)
IPL history Chennai Super Kings (2015-16); Gujarat Lions (2017); Kings XI Punjab (2018-19), Rajasthan Royals (2020)
T20 stats Matches: 162 Wickets: 218; Avg: 21.68; Econ 8.06
IPL stats Matches: 27; Wickets: 40; Avg: 21.80; Econ 8.46
Recent form Took 21 wickets for the Perth Scorchers, second behind Jhye Richardson, as they reached the BBL final. Was part of the Australia squad in New Zealand but did not get a game.
David Warner (Sunrisers Hyderabad)
IPL history Delhi Daredevils (2009-2013); Sunrisers Hyderabad (2014-2020)
T20 stats Matches: 298; Inns: 297; Runs: 9824; Avg 37.93; SR: 141.57
IPL stats Matches: 142; Inns: 142; Runs: 5254; Avg 42.71; SR: 141.54
Recent form Hasn't played any T20s since the IPL. Has been in good form for New South Wales with scores of 87 and 108 in one-day matches.
Adam Zampa (Royal Challengers Bangalore)
IPL history Rising Pune Supergiant (2016-17), Royal Challengers Bangalore (2020)
T20 stats Matches: 173 Wickets: 200; Avg: 22.01; Econ 7.36
IPL stats Matches: 14 Wickets: 21; Avg: 17.61; Econ 7.73
Recent form Was the Melbourne Stars' leading wicket-taker at the BBL with 19 wickets at 17.47, and then picked up four wickets on the tour of New Zealand, although his economy rate was high at 9.48.
Players to have withdrawn
Mitchell Marsh (Sunrisers Hyderabad)
Josh Philippe (Royal Challengers Bangalore)
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