IPL 2014: Five valuable overseas players - Predictions

Dale Steyn (Sunrisers Hyderabad)

Dale Steyn

I will put it in very simple terms – the South African speedster will make previous editions of the IPL look pale in comparison, with his powerful performances for the Hyderabad franchise this time around.

What makes me say this? In the second and final Test against India at Durban, Steyn roared back into form, making the ball talk as he blew away the opposition line-up without a second thought. Now as he returns to the shortest format, he will be brimming with a lot of confidence, and that means trouble for rival camps.

Steyn has been profligate in T20 on quite a few occasions, but he has bounced back well. His presence augurs well for Shikhar Dhawan and Co. – who will receive a major boost in their pace arsenal. He can provide early breakthroughs, and in a shortened match, recovering from the initial onslaught takes quite a bit of time. Dale can also hit the ball a long way, and a quick 20 or 30 runs down the order will give his side a fighting chance in most games.

I’m eager to see the Steyn gun blaze away on the flat track at Bangalore – a bloody vengeance is on the cards!