Marco Jansen has made a strong mark in the IPL, evolving from a promising debutant with Mumbai Indians to a key all-rounder for Sunrisers Hyderabad and now Punjab Kings. His height, bounce, and lower order hitting make him a valuable asset in Indian conditions.
Here’s a breakdown of his IPL journey:
📊 IPL Career Stats (up to 2025)
- Matches: 35
- Runs: 141 (handy lower-order contributions)
- Wickets: 36
- Debut: IPL 2021 for Mumbai Indians vs RCB, where he dismissed Glenn Maxwell
- Current Team (2025): Punjab Kings
🔑 Highlights
- IPL Debut (2021): Took 2 wickets for 28 runs against RCB, including Glenn Maxwell.
- Sunrisers Hyderabad (2022–2023): Famous for a fiery spell vs RCB where he dismissed Virat Kohli and Faf du Plessis in the same over.
- Punjab Kings (2025): Became a frontline pacer, balancing attack with Kagiso Rabada. His ability to swing the new ball and hit big sixes down the order has been crucial.
- Auction Value: Dale Steyn predicted he’d be a ₹10 crore pick in the 2025 mega auction.
⚡ Playing Style in IPL
- Uses his extra bounce to trouble batters on Indian pitches.
- Effective in powerplay overs with swing and seam.
- Provides finishing power with the bat, striking cleanly in the death overs.
