IPL 2024: McClenghan Applauds Mitchell Starc’s Performance, Labels Him ‘Big Player’ in KKR’s Win Against MI

Mitchell McClenaghan feels Mitchell Starc stood up during a big moment for KKR after their win against MI on Friday, May 3. Starc was bought by Kolkata for a record fee during the IPL 2024 auction but has so far failed to live up to the billing. Starc had taken 7 wickets in 8 matches before the MI game.

The Aussie pacer would put on a sensational performance with the ball at the Wankhede on Friday as KKR won the match by 24 runs. Starc took the wicket of Ishan Kishan in his first over to seal the win with three wickets in the end. Speaking to Cricinfo, McClenaghan said Starc has repaid the faith KKR reposed in him in the last few matches. The former MI pacer said Starc looked a little deflated after his first over but bounced back at the right time to end the tail and rob MI of any chance of a win.

“We have talked a lot about Mitchell Starc during this campaign for Kolkata. He will continue with him. I think the last few outings, he has kind of rewarded him for sticking with him. Even after the first over today, I think That was it. A little deflated but in big moments, big players step up.” “Got the wicket of Ishan Kishan first and finished that last over with three wickets to clean up the tail, and take away any chance Mumbai had. It was top quality. He bowled well to Tim David too. Really did. Good job, happy with that. will happen, and it’s pumped up too,” McClenaghan said.

What are Starc’s stats in IPL 2024?
Starc will enter double digits for the wicket column with 4 wickets for 33 runs against MI. The Aussie fast bowler now has a season total of 11 wickets, two behind KKR’s leading wicket taker Sunil Narine. Starc’s economy is a concern at 11.40 and currently averages 33.