IPL 2016 Predicted XI Rising Pune Supergiants

Steven Smith

Can Smith take his impressive Test and ODI form into the shortest format?

Steven Smith will be adorning the Pune IPL jersey once again. But since the last time he played for the Pune Warriors, a lot has changed. Back then, he was just another Australian batsman, but now he has transformed into one of the finest current batsmen. Although his form in the shortest format of the game isn't as impressive as his Test or ODI numbers, his quality is still undeniable.

Australia might not have raised many eyebrows at the World T20 but Smith's pedigree as a batsman has been proven on more than one occasion over the last few years. With his unique ability to access areas of the pitch that other batsmen dare not dream of, he will be a vital cog in the Pune machine. As he proved with the Rajasthan Royals last year, he is more than capable of holding his own in a format that is usually dominated by big hitters.