AD Mascarenhas

AD Mascarenhas lit up IPL seasons with his explosive pace and clever variations, becoming a death-over specialist for Rajasthan Royals. The right-arm quick mastered the art of mixing yorkers with well-disguised slower balls, often turning matches in the final overs. His breakthrough spell in the inaugural IPL showcased nerves of steel against top-order batsmen, instantly earning him a reputation as a clutch performer. Mascarenhas consistently delivered tight overs under pressure, breaking partnerships when wickets fell cheaply. His ability to read batters’ intentions and adjust lengths mid-over made him invaluable during crunch situations. Whether defending modest totals or restricting free-flowing batting lineups, he brought intensity and tactical acumen to every game. Fans celebrated his wicket celebrations and his skill in bowling at the death, making him a key cog in Rajasthan’s title-winning campaigns.

AD Mascarenhas built a reputation as a death-over specialist across five IPL seasons from 2008 to 2013, turning out for Rajasthan Royals in the first three campaigns and then for Punjab Kings in 2012-13. Operating in 13 bowling innings, the English seamer snapped up 19 wickets at a rapid strike-rate of 16.21 balls per scalp, conceding just 6.94 runs an over. His standout burst came when he demolished the opposition with a five-wicket haul—the only such five-for of his T20 career—while also registering one three-wicket performance. Over 308 balls he leaked only 356 runs, showing the control that made him a go-to bowler at the death. With the bat Mascarenhas was a handy lower-order striker, tallying 79 runs from 78 balls across 11 innings. He cleared the rope once and found the boundary five times, his highest score a quick-fire 27 that showcased his ability to provide late-order impetus at a strike-rate of 101.

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