Mitchell Starc finally delivers for KKR after indifferent start to IPL

The weight of a $3 million price tag can be heavy, even for someone as accomplished as Australian left-arm quick Mitchell Starc.

The all-conquering fast bowler came into IPL 2024 as the most expensive player in history after a stupendous season that included the World Test Championship and the ODI World Cup titles. However, his return to the IPL after more than eight years was far less memorable as he went for more than 10 an over in his first two matches while being wicketless for Kolkata Knight Riders.

A combined tally of eight overs for 100 runs without a wicket after matches against Hyderabad and Bengaluru put pressure on the left-arm pacer. And he finally delivered on Wednesday during a thumping win over Delhi Capitals.

The 34 year old redeemed himself against Delhi by claiming 2-25 in three overs, picking up the wickets of fellow Australians David Warner and Mitchell Marsh in Visakhapatnam.

Varun Chakaravarthy gets ✌️ in ✌️

Excellent fielding on display