In a tournament like the <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/t20/ipl-indian-premier-league/">Indian Premier League</a> (IPL), very few of the players have been to maintain their good form for a consecutive season. It is due to the rising competitiveness, and the involvement of the best T20 players in the world. From the bowler&#8217;s perspective, the batters are trying hard to outsmart them by innovating new shots every season. On the other hand, the bowlers have been using their variations to good use in order to get better off the batters.

In this season, the most successful sides like Mumbai Indians (MI) and Chennai Super Kings (CSK) have been disappointing with their performances and have not qualified for the playoffs. Likewise, there have been players who had a strong impact on the team&#8217;s result last year but have failed to replicate the same this season.

5 Players who were successful in IPL 2021 but have flopped this season

<img loading="lazy" class="size-full wp-image-618859" src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/Mayank-Agarwal-1.jpg" alt="Mayank Agarwal" width="640" height="400" sizes="(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px"><figcaption id="caption-attachment-618859" class="wp-caption-text">Mayank Agarwal. (Photo Source: IPL/BCCI)</figcaption>

One of the finest top-order batters in the country, Mayank Agarwal has done well across all formats of the game. In the 2021 edition of the tournament, he slammed 441 runs in 12 innings at 40.09, with four fifties, and emerged as the <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/t20/ipl-indian-premier-league/punjab-kings/">Punjab Kings</a>&#8216; second-highest run-scorer.

Taking into account the performances of the 2021 and the previous editions, Agarwal was retained and was chosen as a leader of the team for IPL 2022. However, he has been able to score only 195 runs in 12 innings at 17.73, which has resulted in the team&#8217;s average performance this season.

Due to the bad form, the experienced campaigner changed his position and came lower down the order as well, but has been unable to trouble the scores of the team. The performances in the ongoing season might keep him out of the contention for the spot in the Indian team as well.

<img loading="lazy" class="size-full wp-image-645913" src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/Venkatesh-Iyer.jpg" alt="Venkatesh Iyer" width="640" height="400" sizes="(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px"><figcaption id="caption-attachment-645913" class="wp-caption-text">Venkatesh Iyer (Photo Source: Twitter)</figcaption>

The left-handed batter, Venkatesh Iyer has been a proven performer in domestic cricket for the Madhya Pradesh state team. After being snapped by <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/t20/ipl-indian-premier-league/kkr-kolkata-knight-riders/?page=1">Kolkata Knight Riders</a> for IPL 2021, he displayed his abilities by scoring 198 against Punjab in Vijay Hazare Trophy. Although he could not get the opportunity in the first half, the southpaw was slotted as an opener in the subsequent half, which turned out to be career-defining for him.

In his first two IPL games, Iyer helped the team to chase down the total and brought the team momentum back after they had only two wins in seven league matches. He continued his fine form, which helped the team to have enough confidence and reach the finals. In this pursuit, he smashed 370 runs in 10 innings at 41.11.

Rightfully, he was retained for IPL 2022 as well. But, apart from a knock of 50* in the first half, he failed to contribute in a hefty manner and was dropped from the team. Although, he returned to playing XI, but has been average with his performances.

<img loading="lazy" class="size-full wp-image-621901" src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/Kieron-Pollard.jpg" alt="Kieron Pollard" width="640" height="400" sizes="(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px"><figcaption id="caption-attachment-621901" class="wp-caption-text">Kieron Pollard. (Photo Source: IPL/BCCI)</figcaption>

The ferocious striker of a cricket ball, <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/kieron-pollard-was-the-one-who-came-up-to-us-and-was-ready-to-get-dropped-rohit-sharma/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Kieron Pollard</a> has been a part of the MI team since the 2010 edition. Since then, he has been retained by the team due to his finishing abilities, which have helped them in lifting the title a record five times.

In the last edition, Pollard garnered 245 runs at 30.62 and a strike rate of 148.48. His best innings came against CSK, wherein he scored a sensational 87* off 34, which paved way for the team&#8217;s thrilling victory.

Come IPL 2022, the Caribbean all-rounder has not been the same and is out of touch, resulting in the team being unable to chase down the tough totals on the board. In 11 matches, he scored 144 runs at 14.40 and dropped himself from the team to give chances to the youngsters.

<img loading="lazy" class="size-full wp-image-643686" src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/Harshal-Patel.jpg" alt="Harshal Patel" width="640" height="400" sizes="(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px"><figcaption id="caption-attachment-643686" class="wp-caption-text">Harshal Patel. (Photo Source: IPL/BCCI)</figcaption>

After doing well in the 2015 season, Harshal Patel could not get enough opportunities in the subsequent seasons. However, the <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/king-for-a-reason-virat-kohli-roars-back-to-form-to-keep-rcb-alive-in-playoff-race/">Royal Challengers Bangalore</a> (RCB) used him as the lead pacer in the 2021 edition.

As a result of the confidence of the team management and the captain, Patel scalped 32 wickets in 15 matches at an economy of 8.14 and won the &#8220;Purple Cap&#8221; as well. His performance played a key role to take the team to the playoffs.

Although he has 18 wickets in 12 matches in IPL 2022 but has leaked runs at crunch moments of the game. As compared to his consistent ability to bowl yorkers in the last season, he has missed the mark on most occasions this year.

<img loading="lazy" class="size-full wp-image-452513" src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/Varun-Chakravarthy.jpg" alt="Varun Chakravarthy" width="640" height="400" sizes="(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px"><figcaption id="caption-attachment-452513" class="wp-caption-text">Varun Chakravarthy. (Photo Source: Twitter)</figcaption>

Often called the mystery spinner, <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/ipl-2022-5-retained-players-who-lost-their-place-in-the-playing-11/">Varun Chakravarthy</a> picked up 18 wickets in 17 appearances of the 2021 edition. His performances were one of the key reasons for the KKR team to do well in the second half and emerge as the runner-up.

Chakravarthy was one of the four retained players ahead of IPL 2022 but had an average start to the season, wherein he went wicket-less and proved to be a little expensive as well. Due to his dull performance, he was dropped from the team.

As the wicket became slow in the second half and started to assist spinners, the 30-year-old bowler was brought back into the team. After the comeback, he has been economical but has lacked the prowess to take wickets. In 11 matches of IPL 2022, he has six scalps at an economy of 8.51.

In a tournament like the <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/t20/ipl-indian-premier-league/">Indian Premier League</a> (IPL), very few of the players have been to maintain their good form for a consecutive season. It is due to the rising competitiveness, and the involvement of the best T20 players in the world. From the bowler’s perspective, the batters are trying hard to outsmart them by innovating new shots every season. On the other hand, the bowlers have been using their variations to good use in order to get better off the batters.
In this season, the most successful sides like Mumbai Indians (MI) and Chennai Super Kings (CSK) have been disappointing with their performances and have not qualified for the playoffs. Likewise, there have been players who had a strong impact on the team’s result last year but have failed to replicate the same this season.
<h3>5 Players who were successful in IPL 2021 but have flopped this season</h3>
<h3>1. Mayank Agarwal</h3>
<figure id="attachment_618859" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-618859" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"><amp-img class="size-full wp-image-618859" src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/Mayank-Agarwal-1.jpg" alt="Mayank Agarwal" width="640" height="400" layout="responsive" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"></amp-img><figcaption id="caption-attachment-618859" class="wp-caption-text">Mayank Agarwal. (Photo Source: IPL/BCCI)</figcaption></figure>
One of the finest top-order batters in the country, Mayank Agarwal has done well across all formats of the game. In the 2021 edition of the tournament, he slammed 441 runs in 12 innings at 40.09, with four fifties, and emerged as the <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/t20/ipl-indian-premier-league/punjab-kings/">Punjab Kings</a>‘ second-highest run-scorer.
Taking into account the performances of the 2021 and the previous editions, Agarwal was retained and was chosen as a leader of the team for IPL 2022. However, he has been able to score only 195 runs in 12 innings at 17.73, which has resulted in the team’s average performance this season.
Due to the bad form, the experienced campaigner changed his position and came lower down the order as well, but has been unable to trouble the scores of the team. The performances in the ongoing season might keep him out of the contention for the spot in the Indian team as well.

<h3>2. Venkatesh Iyer</h3>
<figure id="attachment_645913" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-645913" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"><amp-img class="size-full wp-image-645913" src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/Venkatesh-Iyer.jpg" alt="Venkatesh Iyer" width="640" height="400" layout="responsive" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"></amp-img><figcaption id="caption-attachment-645913" class="wp-caption-text">Venkatesh Iyer (Photo Source: Twitter)</figcaption></figure>
The left-handed batter, Venkatesh Iyer has been a proven performer in domestic cricket for the Madhya Pradesh state team. After being snapped by <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/t20/ipl-indian-premier-league/kkr-kolkata-knight-riders/?page=1">Kolkata Knight Riders</a> for IPL 2021, he displayed his abilities by scoring 198 against Punjab in Vijay Hazare Trophy. Although he could not get the opportunity in the first half, the southpaw was slotted as an opener in the subsequent half, which turned out to be career-defining for him.
In his first two IPL games, Iyer helped the team to chase down the total and brought the team momentum back after they had only two wins in seven league matches. He continued his fine form, which helped the team to have enough confidence and reach the finals. In this pursuit, he smashed 370 runs in 10 innings at 41.11.
Rightfully, he was retained for IPL 2022 as well. But, apart from a knock of 50* in the first half, he failed to contribute in a hefty manner and was dropped from the team. Although, he returned to playing XI, but has been average with his performances.

<h3>3. Kieron Pollard</h3>
<figure id="attachment_621901" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-621901" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"><amp-img class="size-full wp-image-621901" src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/Kieron-Pollard.jpg" alt="Kieron Pollard" width="640" height="400" layout="responsive" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"></amp-img><figcaption id="caption-attachment-621901" class="wp-caption-text">Kieron Pollard. (Photo Source: IPL/BCCI)</figcaption></figure>
The ferocious striker of a cricket ball, <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/kieron-pollard-was-the-one-who-came-up-to-us-and-was-ready-to-get-dropped-rohit-sharma/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Kieron Pollard</a> has been a part of the MI team since the 2010 edition. Since then, he has been retained by the team due to his finishing abilities, which have helped them in lifting the title a record five times.
In the last edition, Pollard garnered 245 runs at 30.62 and a strike rate of 148.48. His best innings came against CSK, wherein he scored a sensational 87* off 34, which paved way for the team’s thrilling victory.
Come IPL 2022, the Caribbean all-rounder has not been the same and is out of touch, resulting in the team being unable to chase down the tough totals on the board. In 11 matches, he scored 144 runs at 14.40 and dropped himself from the team to give chances to the youngsters.

<h3>4. Harshal Patel</h3>
<figure id="attachment_643686" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-643686" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"><amp-img class="size-full wp-image-643686" src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/Harshal-Patel.jpg" alt="Harshal Patel" width="640" height="400" layout="responsive" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"></amp-img><figcaption id="caption-attachment-643686" class="wp-caption-text">Harshal Patel. (Photo Source: IPL/BCCI)</figcaption></figure>
After doing well in the 2015 season, Harshal Patel could not get enough opportunities in the subsequent seasons. However, the <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/king-for-a-reason-virat-kohli-roars-back-to-form-to-keep-rcb-alive-in-playoff-race/">Royal Challengers Bangalore</a> (RCB) used him as the lead pacer in the 2021 edition.
As a result of the confidence of the team management and the captain, Patel scalped 32 wickets in 15 matches at an economy of 8.14 and won the “Purple Cap” as well. His performance played a key role to take the team to the playoffs.
Although he has 18 wickets in 12 matches in IPL 2022 but has leaked runs at crunch moments of the game. As compared to his consistent ability to bowl yorkers in the last season, he has missed the mark on most occasions this year.

<h3>5. Varun Chakravarthy</h3>
<figure id="attachment_452513" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-452513" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"><amp-img class="size-full wp-image-452513" src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/Varun-Chakravarthy.jpg" alt="Varun Chakravarthy" width="640" height="400" layout="responsive" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"></amp-img><figcaption id="caption-attachment-452513" class="wp-caption-text">Varun Chakravarthy. (Photo Source: Twitter)</figcaption></figure>
Often called the mystery spinner, <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/ipl-2022-5-retained-players-who-lost-their-place-in-the-playing-11/">Varun Chakravarthy</a> picked up 18 wickets in 17 appearances of the 2021 edition. His performances were one of the key reasons for the KKR team to do well in the second half and emerge as the runner-up.
Chakravarthy was one of the four retained players ahead of IPL 2022 but had an average start to the season, wherein he went wicket-less and proved to be a little expensive as well. Due to his dull performance, he was dropped from the team.
As the wicket became slow in the second half and started to assist spinners, the 30-year-old bowler was brought back into the team. After the comeback, he has been economical but has lacked the prowess to take wickets. In 11 matches of IPL 2022, he has six scalps at an economy of 8.51.

In a tournament like the <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/t20/ipl-indian-premier-league/">Indian Premier League</a> (IPL), very few of the players have been to maintain their good form for a consecutive season. It is due to the rising competitiveness, and the involvement of the best T20 players in the world. From the bowler&#8217;s perspective, the batters are trying hard to outsmart them by innovating new shots every season. On the other hand, the bowlers have been using their variations to good use in order to get better off the batters.
In this season, the most successful sides like Mumbai Indians (MI) and Chennai Super Kings (CSK) have been disappointing with their performances and have not qualified for the playoffs. Likewise, there have been players who had a strong impact on the team&#8217;s result last year but have failed to replicate the same this season.
<h3>5 Players who were successful in IPL 2021 but have flopped this season</h3>
<h3>1. Mayank Agarwal</h3>
<figure id="attachment_618859" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-618859" style="width: 640px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><img loading="lazy" class="size-full wp-image-618859" src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/Mayank-Agarwal-1.jpg" alt="Mayank Agarwal" width="640" height="400" sizes="(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px"><figcaption id="caption-attachment-618859" class="wp-caption-text">Mayank Agarwal. (Photo Source: IPL/BCCI)</figcaption></figure>
One of the finest top-order batters in the country, Mayank Agarwal has done well across all formats of the game. In the 2021 edition of the tournament, he slammed 441 runs in 12 innings at 40.09, with four fifties, and emerged as the <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/t20/ipl-indian-premier-league/punjab-kings/">Punjab Kings</a>&#8216; second-highest run-scorer.
Taking into account the performances of the 2021 and the previous editions, Agarwal was retained and was chosen as a leader of the team for IPL 2022. However, he has been able to score only 195 runs in 12 innings at 17.73, which has resulted in the team&#8217;s average performance this season.
Due to the bad form, the experienced campaigner changed his position and came lower down the order as well, but has been unable to trouble the scores of the team. The performances in the ongoing season might keep him out of the contention for the spot in the Indian team as well.

<h3>2. Venkatesh Iyer</h3>
<figure id="attachment_645913" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-645913" style="width: 640px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><img loading="lazy" class="size-full wp-image-645913" src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/Venkatesh-Iyer.jpg" alt="Venkatesh Iyer" width="640" height="400" sizes="(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px"><figcaption id="caption-attachment-645913" class="wp-caption-text">Venkatesh Iyer (Photo Source: Twitter)</figcaption></figure>
The left-handed batter, Venkatesh Iyer has been a proven performer in domestic cricket for the Madhya Pradesh state team. After being snapped by <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/t20/ipl-indian-premier-league/kkr-kolkata-knight-riders/?page=1">Kolkata Knight Riders</a> for IPL 2021, he displayed his abilities by scoring 198 against Punjab in Vijay Hazare Trophy. Although he could not get the opportunity in the first half, the southpaw was slotted as an opener in the subsequent half, which turned out to be career-defining for him.
In his first two IPL games, Iyer helped the team to chase down the total and brought the team momentum back after they had only two wins in seven league matches. He continued his fine form, which helped the team to have enough confidence and reach the finals. In this pursuit, he smashed 370 runs in 10 innings at 41.11.
Rightfully, he was retained for IPL 2022 as well. But, apart from a knock of 50* in the first half, he failed to contribute in a hefty manner and was dropped from the team. Although, he returned to playing XI, but has been average with his performances.

<h3>3. Kieron Pollard</h3>
<figure id="attachment_621901" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-621901" style="width: 640px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><img loading="lazy" class="size-full wp-image-621901" src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/Kieron-Pollard.jpg" alt="Kieron Pollard" width="640" height="400" sizes="(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px"><figcaption id="caption-attachment-621901" class="wp-caption-text">Kieron Pollard. (Photo Source: IPL/BCCI)</figcaption></figure>
The ferocious striker of a cricket ball, <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/kieron-pollard-was-the-one-who-came-up-to-us-and-was-ready-to-get-dropped-rohit-sharma/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Kieron Pollard</a> has been a part of the MI team since the 2010 edition. Since then, he has been retained by the team due to his finishing abilities, which have helped them in lifting the title a record five times.
In the last edition, Pollard garnered 245 runs at 30.62 and a strike rate of 148.48. His best innings came against CSK, wherein he scored a sensational 87* off 34, which paved way for the team&#8217;s thrilling victory.
Come IPL 2022, the Caribbean all-rounder has not been the same and is out of touch, resulting in the team being unable to chase down the tough totals on the board. In 11 matches, he scored 144 runs at 14.40 and dropped himself from the team to give chances to the youngsters.

<h3>4. Harshal Patel</h3>
<figure id="attachment_643686" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-643686" style="width: 640px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><img loading="lazy" class="size-full wp-image-643686" src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/Harshal-Patel.jpg" alt="Harshal Patel" width="640" height="400" sizes="(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px"><figcaption id="caption-attachment-643686" class="wp-caption-text">Harshal Patel. (Photo Source: IPL/BCCI)</figcaption></figure>
After doing well in the 2015 season, Harshal Patel could not get enough opportunities in the subsequent seasons. However, the <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/king-for-a-reason-virat-kohli-roars-back-to-form-to-keep-rcb-alive-in-playoff-race/">Royal Challengers Bangalore</a> (RCB) used him as the lead pacer in the 2021 edition.
As a result of the confidence of the team management and the captain, Patel scalped 32 wickets in 15 matches at an economy of 8.14 and won the &#8220;Purple Cap&#8221; as well. His performance played a key role to take the team to the playoffs.
Although he has 18 wickets in 12 matches in IPL 2022 but has leaked runs at crunch moments of the game. As compared to his consistent ability to bowl yorkers in the last season, he has missed the mark on most occasions this year.

<h3>5. Varun Chakravarthy</h3>
<figure id="attachment_452513" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-452513" style="width: 640px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><img loading="lazy" class="size-full wp-image-452513" src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/Varun-Chakravarthy.jpg" alt="Varun Chakravarthy" width="640" height="400" sizes="(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px"><figcaption id="caption-attachment-452513" class="wp-caption-text">Varun Chakravarthy. (Photo Source: Twitter)</figcaption></figure>
Often called the mystery spinner, <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/ipl-2022-5-retained-players-who-lost-their-place-in-the-playing-11/">Varun Chakravarthy</a> picked up 18 wickets in 17 appearances of the 2021 edition. His performances were one of the key reasons for the KKR team to do well in the second half and emerge as the runner-up.
Chakravarthy was one of the four retained players ahead of IPL 2022 but had an average start to the season, wherein he went wicket-less and proved to be a little expensive as well. Due to his dull performance, he was dropped from the team.
As the wicket became slow in the second half and started to assist spinners, the 30-year-old bowler was brought back into the team. After the comeback, he has been economical but has lacked the prowess to take wickets. In 11 matches of IPL 2022, he has six scalps at an economy of 8.51.

Their lack of form has resulted in the respective teams struggling to find a place in the playoffs.

IPL 2022: 5 Players who were successful in IPL 2021 but have flopped this season

There have been players who had a strong impact on the team's result last year but have failed to replicate the same In IPL 2022.