IPL 2023: Jofra Archer – Jofra Archer proved why he is rated so highly as he broke the back of South Africa’s innings with a six-wicket haul in the third ODI. Archer’s scintillating display is the best news for Mumbai Indians, who were sweating over his full fitness in IPL 2023 season. The pacer though dismissed any rustiness with a match-winning spell that allowed England a shameful whitewash against South Africa. Archer was mighty pleased with his performance and said it’s surreal to be back. Follow IPL 2023 Live Updates with InsideSport.IN.
“Being back after however long, it’s kind of surreal,” Archer said. “You only get that feeling after you start playing. It’s definitely gone up a few notches.”
IPL 2023: Best possible news for Mumbai Indians, Jofra Archer completely fit to play IPL Season 16, announces his comeback with a RECORD SIX Wicket HAUL: Check OUT
IPL 2023: Mumbai Indians brimming with confidence, Archer back with a bang – Defending 347, the England pacer was right on the money, and did not give any freebies whatsoever to South Africa batters. Archer ended up giving only 40 runs for six wickets. With Mumbai Indians aiming to roar in IPL 2023 season after finishing at the bottom last year, Archer’s form is a big boost for the five-time IPL champions.
IPL 2023: Why Archer’s fitness is the best possible news for Mumbai Indians?
- Archer is an out-an-out pace bowler, who can easily clock speeds in excess of 150kmph.
- The England pacer has a plethora of variations also and is potent in power play and death overs.
- Barring Jasprit Bumrah, Mumbai lacked a genuine match-winning with the ball in the last IPL season.
- Archer also has been pretty good in IPL as he has picked up 46 wickets in 35 matches.
- The 27-year-old also won the Most Valuable Player of the award in IPL 2020 season by picking 20 wickets and conceding runs below 8 runs per over.
- Along with a fit again Jasprit Bumrah, Archer can wreak havoc with the ball, and give teams a big headache.
IPL 2023: Best possible news for Mumbai Indians, Jofra Archer completely fit to play IPL Season 16, announces his comeback with a RECORD SIX Wicket HAUL: Check OUT