IPL 2022: Team-wise one player who has been underused

6. LSG – Marcus Stoinis

The star Australian all-rounder has got ample opportunities but hasn’t been utilized to the full advantage by the Lucknow Super Giants. His batting position at numbers 5, 6 & 7 hasn’t done any benefit to LSG. Marcus Stoinis is someone who is known for his power-hitting abilities and his handy medium pace bowling. Marcus plays at number 3 or 4 in T20 internationals & Big Bash and has been excellent at those batting positions. Stoinis’ never-give-up attitude and striking ability make him a strong prospect when he’s sent in the upper-middle order. 

Lucknow Super Giants have made their mark in their inaugural IPL season, winning 7 out of their 10 games so far. They are getting closer to booking their berth for the play-offs. But if they want to seize every opportunity in their upcoming fixtures, they need to use the services of Marcus Stoinis to their full potential. The Lucknow Super Giants have lost 3 matches so far and in those games, the batting order was not set accurately as Marcus Stoinis was sent down the order and that caused incorrigible damage. 

Marcus Stoinis has played six games this season so far and hasn’t played to his best, mostly because of his misplaced position in the batting line-up. But from now on, they can’t afford to lose the potentiality of a player of Marcus Stoinis’ caliber. He can be utilized up the order, potentially at number three, to make the most of his abilities. In chasing a big total, he can truly be an asset for the Lucknow Super Giants.