Australia’s dynamic all-rounder Matthew Short has rapidly risen as one of the most exciting T20 cricketers with his aggressive top-order batting and handy off-spin. He made a strong impact in franchise cricket with his fearless approach at the top and his career took off with his impressive performances in the 2021-22 season. Short has also translated that form onto the international stage, delivering impactful performances for Australia with his ability to score quickly and provide useful overs in the middle. The power-hitter made his T20I and ODI debuts, respectively, with the span of 23 days, first on the tour of South Africa and then on the tour of India only a few days later. He scored a power-packed 66 off 30 balls in what was only his second T20I. After 24 T20Is, Short boasts of a strong strike-rate of just over 150. Given his versatility and ability to influence multiple phases of the game, Chennai Super Kings secured his services for his base price of INR 1.5 Crore ahead of the TATA IPL 2026 season.