Born in London and grew up in South Africa, Dawid Malan is ranked number one in T20 International rankings. The left-handed batsman is known for his serious consistency in the domestic circuit and has carried the same standards to the International stage as well. Malan was picked by the Punjab Kings in the 2021 auction for a price tag of INR 1.5 cr and it will be the lefthander’s debut IPL season. In a team that has explosive openers and a variety of all-rounders, Dawid Malan has the perfect spot of batting in the middle overs and anchoring the innings, which he has done so well in the past for different teams.