IPL 2018: 3 international players who had a dream start to their IPL careers

#1 Jofra Archer

Jofra Archer got the man of the match award on his debut

The 23-year-old all-rounder, who hails from Barbados, garnered attention in the Big Bash League where he took 17 wickets and pitched in with the bat in 13 appearances for Hobart Hurricanes.

In the IPL auctions, his base price was Rs 40 lakh. With five teams bidding for him, it was obvious that he would fetch a lot.18 times more than his base, Archer fetched Rs 7.2 crore to become a part of Rajasthan Royals.

While he had to sit out for a few games due to a side strain, Archer played his first match against Mumbai Indians. Yorkers, knuckle-balls, and 145km/hr deliveries were some of the variations that Archer showcased in his IPL debut. Archer gave 22 runs and took three wickets in his spell.

Not only did he restrict MI with his top-notch bowling, he also made a small but vital contribution with the bat during the run chase. Eventually, RR won the match by three wickets and Archer got off to a dream start in the IPL.

RR would hope that Archer continues to perform in the same way as he can change the complexion of the match on his day.