5 best Australian batsmen in IPL

Modified Mar 30, 2018 02:16 IST

Image result for steve smith rps sportskeeda — Steve Smith led his franchises from the front with the bat

#2 Shane Watson

Image result for shane watson ipl sportskeeda — Shane Watson is one of the most consistent players in the tournament's history

Despite seeing a blip in form last season, the former Australian all-rounder is one of the most consistent performers in the tournament's history. A powerful striker of the ball who can take any bowling attack to the cleaners, Shane Watson was a vital cog in Rajasthan Royals' juggernaut in the first season.

The right-handed batsman mauled the bowlers with disdain as he single-handedly won multiple games for Rajasthan. With 543 runs, he emerged as one of the leading run scorers in the sixth edition of the IPL.

Watto, as he is popularly known, led the charge at Rajasthan Royals for the first eight seasons before travelling down south to Bengaluru in 2016. In 102 matches, the man from Queensland scored 2622 runs, along with 2 centuries in his account.

Come the eleventh edition of IPL and the skilful all-rounder will be seen donning the yellow jersey as he represents Chennai Super Kings.