IPL 2023: First Week Flop XI

11. Jason Behrendorff (Mumbai Indians)

In November 2022, the Australian pacer Jason Behrendorff was signed by Mumbai Indians through the trade window from Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB). Notably, the Aussie quick’s role was crucial for Mumbai in the absence of Jasprit Bumrah and Jhye Richardson. However, his first match of this season didn’t go well.

Contesting against RCB in their opening game at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, MI batters posted a decent score of 171/7 on the board. To defend this total, skipper Rohit Sharma was expecting his bowlers to do wonders. Along with England speedster, Jofra Archer, Behrendorff’s role was important in the match.

However, the Aussie failed to be at his best that night and splurged 37 runs in his three-over spell. He also went wicketless in the game. His failure in the match impacted Mumbai’s chances as the hosts took the game away with eight wickets in hand.