IPL 2022 Auction: Who is Punjab's latest signing Odean Smith?
West Indian fast-bowling all-rounder Odean Smith attracted a huge bid in the IPL 2022 mega auction on Sunday. The West Indian cricketer was bought by the Punjab Kings for a hefty sum of Rs. 6 crore. Smith performed well for West Indies in the recently concluded ODI series versus India. The Windies were trounced 3-0. Here's more.
How did Smith perform against India?
Smith played two ODIs versus India and impressed with his all-round capabilities. In the second ODI, he bagged 2/29 before slamming 24 runs with the bat. In the final ODI, he picked up figures worth 1/36 before hitting a 36-run knock. His 24 came off 20 deliveries (one four, two sixes). His 36-run effort was laced with three fours and three sixes (18 balls).
A look at his overall career stats
In 14 First-Class games, Smith has claimed 30 wickets with the best of 4/51 at 30.73. He has amassed 440 runs at 20.00. In 34 List A games, he has claimed 35 scalps 31.97, besides scoring 542 runs. In 33 T20s, he has 36 wickets (average 24.69), besides 192 runs at 17.45.
A look at his international career stats
In five ODIs, he has taken six wickets at 20.33. He has scored 144 runs as well. In eight T20Is, he has seven scalps at 33.85. He has scored 49 runs. He has a strike rate of 192.00 in ODIs and 163.33 in T20Is.
