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T Natarajan: Sunrisers Hyderabad’s Stellar Bowler And Ipl Veteran

T Natarajan is an experienced Indian Premier League (IPL) bowler who has established himself as a key player for Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH). Having made his debut in 2017, he has been part of the SRH squad for five consecutive seasons.

In the 2021 season, he took one wicket at a notable economy rate of 34.50. However, his breakthrough season was in 2020, when he took 16 wickets in 11 matches.

His salary for IPL 2023 is around INR 4 Crores, and SRH pays him INR 30 Lakhs per match. At the age of 31, he is a veteran of the IPL and is expected to be a valuable asset for SRH in IPL 2023.

IPL Performance

T Natarajan has been a regular bowler for Sunrisers Hyderabad since 2017. He has an impressive IPL record, taking 18 wickets in 11 matches in the IPL 2022 season with a best bowling figure of 3/10 against Royal Challengers Bangalore. This performance helped him to a 12th place in the leading wicket-taker list of last season’s IPL.

His breakthrough season was 2020, when he took 16 wickets. He also restricted RCB to 68 runs in the best bowling match and SRH won by 9 wickets. His bowling average in the best bowling match was 3.33.

His salary for IPL 2023 is 4.00 crores and he is paid 30 Lakhs per match. Natarajan was born on April 4th, 1991 in Tamil Nadu and is 31 years old. He has been retained by Sunrisers Hyderabad for INR 4.00 crore and is currently playing for them in IPL 2023.

Breakthrough Season

In 2020, he achieved a breakthrough season, taking 16 wickets in 11 matches. This was a marked improvement from the previous season, where he took only 2 wickets in 6 matches. Natarajan’s performance in the 2020 IPL was a major factor in Sunrisers Hyderabad’s success. He restricted the batsmen to a low economy rate of 8.62, and took 3/10 against Royal Challengers Bangalore, restricting them to only 68 runs. His performance earned him a place in the 12th highest wicket-taker list in the previous season’s IPL.

Matches Wickets Economy
2017 6 9.07
2020 11 8.62
2021 1 34.50

Career Highlights

Natarajan has been a regular bowler for Sunrisers Hyderabad for the past 5 years, with his breakthrough season in 2020 leading to 18 wickets in 11 matches. His best IPL bowling figure also came in 2020 – 3/10 against Royal Challengers Bangalore, which earned him the 12th leading wicket-taker in the last season’s IPL.

Career highlights for Natarajan include:

  1. 115 matches played in total, with 57 wickets taken.

  2. Average of 3.33 in the best bowling match, with wickets taken from Glenn Maxwell, Wanindu Hasaranga, and Harshal Patel.

  3. Restricted RCB to 68 runs in the best bowling match, while SRH won by 9 wickets.

Frequently Asked Questions

What other teams has T Natarajan played for in the IPL?

T Natarajan has only played for Sunrisers Hyderabad in the Indian Premier League (IPL). He has been with the team for five years since his IPL debut in 2017. He has not been part of any other IPL team in his career.

How many matches has T Natarajan played in the IPL?

T Natarajan has played a total of 115 matches in the Indian Premier League (IPL) since his debut in 2017. He has taken 57 wickets across all the seasons he has played, with 16 wickets in 2020 being his best season so far.

What is T Natarajan’s current IPL salary?

T Natarajan is retained by Sunrisers Hyderabad for the IPL 2023 season, earning him a salary of INR 4.00 Crore. He is paid INR 30 Lakhs per match for his services to the team. He has played 115 matches in the IPL so far, taking 57 wickets.

What is T Natarajan’s best bowling figure in the IPL?

T Natarajan’s best bowling figure in the Indian Premier League (IPL) was 3/10, achieved in a match against Royal Challengers Bangalore in 2022. The performance restricted RCB to 68 runs and gave SRH a 9 wicket win.

How many wickets has T Natarajan taken in the last season’s IPL?

T Natarajan took 12th place in the last season’s IPL wicket-takers list with 18 wickets in 11 matches. His best bowling figure in that season was 3/10 against Royal Challengers Bangalore.

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