Before IPL 2026, CSK player created a stir in BBL, took 2 wickets along with scoring fifty.

By Sandy Verma On Dec 30, 2025

Chennai Super Kings’ new all-rounder Matthew Short has caught everyone’s attention with his excellent performance in the Big Bash League (BBL). On 27 December, in the match played between Adelaide Strikers and Brisbane Heat, Short showed excellent performance with both batting and bowling. However, despite their brilliant efforts, Adelaide Strikers had to lose the match by 7 runs.

Matthew Short was included by CSK in their team in the 2025 IPL auction at a base price of Rs 1.50 crore. He has quickly emerged as one of the most exciting players this season. His IPL experience may be limited right now, but his performance in the ongoing BBL clearly indicates that he can play an important role for Chennai in the upcoming IPL season.

In the match against Brisbane Heat, Short batted aggressively while chasing the target. In response to the target of 180 runs, he completed his half-century in just 28 balls. He was out after scoring 63 runs in 39 balls, which included 5 fours and 2 sixes. His quick innings kept the Strikers in the contest, but the team was eventually all out for 172 runs, falling just shy of victory.

Short also made excellent contribution in bowling. He took two important wickets by spending only 13 runs in his three overs. He tried to curb Brisbane Heat’s run rate by dismissing Matt Renshaw and Hugh Wiebgen. Despite this, the strikers could not take full advantage of his all-round hard work. This performance reflects Short’s continued excellent form in the current BBL season. In the first three matches, he has scored 134 runs at an average of more than 44 and a strike rate of around 146.

During this period, two half-centuries have also been recorded in his name. His innings of 56 runs from 42 balls played against Melbourne Stars at Adelaide Oval proved his ability to play under pressure. The ability to make an impact with both bat and ball makes Matthew Short a valuable all-rounder. As his confidence is increasing, his importance for CSK is also increasing. Fans are eagerly waiting to see what amazing feat this Australian player included in MS Dhoni’s team will do in the upcoming IPL season.