Shoaib Akhtar To Younis Khan: 7 Successful International Cricketers Who Played Only 1 IPL Match

The 'Rawalpindi Express', Shoaib Akhtar, made a brief yet impactful appearance in the IPL, playing just one match for Kolkata Knight Riders in 2008. His single game was memorable as he took four wickets, highlighting what could have been a successful IPL career.

Bangladeshi cricketer Mohammad Ashraful, often regarded as one of the finest batsmen his country produced, was a part of the Mumbai Indians squad in 2009. Unfortunately, Ashraful's IPL stint was short-lived, as he played only one match before being benched for the rest of the season. 

Bangladesh’s veteran fast bowler Mashrafe Mortaza played only one IPL match for Kolkata Knight Riders in 2009. Known for his swing and seam bowling, Mortaza’s IPL journey didn’t take off, and he found himself on the bench for the majority of the season.

Australian batting great Damien Martyn, known for his elegant stroke play, featured in only one IPL match for Rajasthan Royals. 

Australian wicketkeeper-batsman Brad Haddin, known for his aggressive batting and sharp glovework, played just one IPL match for Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) during the 2011 season.

South African fast bowler Andre Nel, known for his aggressive and fiery personality on the field, played just one match for Mumbai Indians in the inaugural IPL season in 2008.

Younis Khan, a stalwart of Pakistan cricket and one of the game's great Test batsmen, played only a single match for Rajasthan Royals in the 2008 season.