Matthew Short is a all-rounder from Australia playing for Chennai Super Kings. IPL 2026 fantasy price: 9 Cr on CricketDream.
🏏PLAYER DETAILS
🌍INTERNATIONAL CAREER
In T20Is, Matthew Short has scored 455 runs across 32 matches at an average of 19.78 (SR 144.90). Best score: 66. With the ball: 22 T20I wickets at an average of 14.55 and economy of 6.96, with best figures of 5/22. In ODIs, Matthew Short has scored 462 runs across 23 matches at an average of 23.10 (SR 90.06). Best score: 74. With the ball: 6 ODI wickets at an average of 64.33 and economy of 5.51, with best figures of 3/36.
| Format | Mat | Runs | Avg | SR | 100s | 50s | Wkts | Bowl Avg | Eco |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T20I | 32 | 455 | 19.78 | 144.90 | 0 | 1 | 22 | 14.55 | 6.96 |
| ODI | 23 | 462 | 23.10 | 90.06 | 0 | 4 | 6 | 64.33 | 5.51 |
| M | Inn | NO | Runs | HS | Avg | SR | 50s | 100s | 4s | 6s |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 32 | 25 | 2 | 455 | 66 | 19.78 | 144.90 | 1 | 0 | 43 | 20 |
| Inn | Wkts | Runs | Avg | Eco | SR | BBI | 5W |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 | 22 | 320 | 14.55 | 6.96 | 12.6 | 5/22 | 1 |
📋PLAYER OVERVIEW
Matthew Short is a overseas all-rounder representing Chennai Super Kings in IPL 2026, priced at 9 Cr on CricketDream.
Across 13 matches this IPL season, Matthew Short has scored 865 fantasy points: 67 a game, at 96.1 points per credit. The median all-rounder in the pool returns 43 a game, so Matthew Short is running 56% above the position across 155 comparable players.
📊RECENT FORM (LAST 5 MATCHES)
| Match | Runs | Balls | 4s | 6s | Overs | Wkts | Catches | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WF v LS12 Aug 2026 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | — | 0 | 1 | 12 |
| SRL v WF9 Aug 2026 | 43 | 29 | 7 | 1 | — | 0 | 0 | 65 |
| MSG v WF5 Aug 2026 | 71 ⭐ | 47 | 8 | 2 | 0.8 | 0 | 0 | 119 |
| WF v SB3 Aug 2026 | 60 ⭐ | 41 | 6 | 2 | 0.8 | 2 | 0 | 159 |
| WF v TR29 Jul 2026 | 36 | 26 | 1 | 2 | — | 0 | 0 | 50 |
Over the last 5 games, Matthew Short is averaging 81 fantasy points, against 67 for the season. Most recently against LS: 12. Best of the run was 159 against SB. 2 fiftys in that stretch.
👥ON CRICKETDREAM
Across Matthew Short's last 13 fixtures, 69% of CricketDream teams started Matthew Short and 6% handed over the captaincy, while Matthew Short averaged 67 fantasy points in those games. The captains who backed Matthew Short got the best return in SRL v WF: 65 points (130 as captain), with 30% of teams on board.
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🎯FANTASY VERDICT
✅ 67 a game at 9 Cr, 96.1 points per credit. The median all-rounder returns 43 a game. Earning the price tag.
CREDIT VALUE
❓FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Which IPL team does Matthew Short play for in 2026?▾
Matthew Short is a all-rounder for Chennai Super Kings.
What are Matthew Short's fantasy stats in IPL 2026?▾
Matthew Short has 865 fantasy points from 13 matches, an average of 67 per game, or 96.1 points per credit at 9 Cr.
Is Matthew Short a good captain pick?▾
On the numbers, yes. Matthew Short averages 67 points a game, and a captain scores double, so Matthew Short is one of the stronger armband options.
What are Matthew Short's international cricket career stats?▾
Matthew Short has international career data across T20I, ODI. Matthew Short's best batting format is ODI: 462 runs in 23 matches with a batting average of 23.10.
How many T20I runs has Matthew Short scored in international cricket?▾
Matthew Short has scored 455 runs in 32 T20I matches, averaging 19.78 at a strike rate of 144.90. Highest score: 66.
How many T20I wickets does Matthew Short have?▾
Matthew Short has taken 22 wickets in T20I cricket in 32 matches with a bowling average of 14.55 and an economy rate of 6.96. Best bowling: 5/22 with 1 five-wicket haul.
How many ODI runs has Matthew Short scored in international cricket?▾
Matthew Short has scored 462 runs in 23 ODI matches, averaging 23.10 at a strike rate of 90.06. Highest score: 74.
How many ODI wickets does Matthew Short have?▾
Matthew Short has taken 6 wickets in ODI cricket in 23 matches with a bowling average of 64.33 and an economy rate of 5.51. Best bowling: 3/36.
How does Matthew Short's IPL performance compare with the international career?▾
In IPL 2026, Matthew Short averages 67 fantasy points per match. Internationally, the best batting average is 23.10 in ODIs.
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