The No. 3 batter plays an important role in a batting line-up. This player must be capable of switching gears easily and should also be able to play in a variety of ways. On that note, here, we take a look at the list of three teams with the best No.3 batters for IPL 2024.
Note: Ajinkya Rahane, Rajat Patidar, Tilak Varma, Rahul Tripathi, Devdutt Padikkal, Prabhsimran Singh and B Sai Sudharsan are the other No.3 batters considered based on the previous seasons.
1) Delhi Capitals – Mitchell Marsh
Mitchell Marsh is one of the best T20 batters going around right now. While he can also open the batting, with DC backing Prithvi Shaw, Marsh is likely to play at No.3.
On his day, he is a destructive batter and can take down the opposition bowlers easily. While he has a weakness against spin, he has developed his skills in recent months.
2) Rajasthan Royals – Sanju Samson
Rajasthan Royals is one of the teams with the best No.3 batters for IPL 2024. With Devdutt Padikkal moving out of RR, it is sure that Samson will operate at No.3. It also would give a batter role clarity to Sanju.
Sanju is excellent against both pace and spin. He has a lot of experience in the IPL. For Sanju, as well, it will be an important season because a good show could land him a spot in the Indian Team for the World Cup.
3) Kolkata Knight Riders – Shreyas Iyer
Shreyas Iyer missed IPL 2023. Now that he is returning, he will occupy the No.3 spot that he held in IPL 2022. It will be an important campaign for Shreyas, as well.
Shreyas Iyer will have his task cut out to be close to the Orange Cap this season. While he is excellent against spin, he still has some chinks against the short ball. The selectors will also have a keen eye on him throughout the upcoming season.
