Xavier Bartlet: Who is Xavier Bartlet? The new pace sensation of Punjab Kings rejected Quinton de Coke. Cricket news
New Delhi: Australian fast bowler Xavier Bartlett made her debut for her Indian Premier League (IPL) Punjab kings (PBK) On Tuesday, stepped into his clash for the injured lump furguson Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) in Mulanpur, Chandigarh.
The 26 -year -old was handed over a new ball and had immediate effect, rejecting KKR opener Quinton de Kock in his first place to claim his first IPL wicket.
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Although PBKS fought with the bat and was excluded for just 111 in 15.3 overs, Bartlet contributed to a battle of one out of 11 in 15 balls, including a border – only one of the five PBKs batsmen to reach the double digits.
Who is that IPL player?
From Adelaide, Bartlett rose through Australian cricketing ranks, began with an under -19 representation before emerging as a leading bowler to Queensland. His success came in 2023-24 Big Bash League (BBL), where he ended as a leading wicket -taker of the tournament with 20 scale in 11 matches, was playing an important role in the title winning campaign of Brisbane Heat.
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Bartlet’s BBL exploits earned him a national call-up. He made his ODI debut on February 2, 2024, then made T20I debut on 13 February. Only a handful of international matches -2 Odis and 7 T20 Eye-they have already tipped 19 wickets, including two four-cicat halls in the 50-over format.
Punjab Kings secured Bartlets for Rs 80 lakh in IPL 2025 mega auction in Jeddah.
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