IPL is an excellent platform for local and international talents to express themselves. The 11th season has a perfect blend of local, national and overseas talent. T20 is often called a batsman”s game but bowlers need to ensure they keep picking wickets at regular intervals in the game to stop the opposition from imposing big totals or chase down the set targets.
Top 9 All-Rounders To Watch Out For In IPL 2018
Here is a list of IPL bowlers that can trouble any batsmen in the world:
– by James Kuanal
1. Kagiso Rabada (DD)
Kagiso is one of the best bowlers in the power play and the death overs. He can give you wickets by bowling at any stage of the game. In T20 it is very important to keep picking wickets. His inclusion to Delhi Daredevils will boost bowling performance for the Gambhir led side.
2. Trent Boult (DD)
Trent Boult will add fuel to the fire by bowling with Rabada. Boult is one such bowler that can trouble any batsmen in world cricket. He caused problems to Indian batsmen during Kiwis recent tour to India. He will love to bowl in Indian tracks.
3. R Ashwin (KXIP)
The captain has an amorous experience and have played over 100 IPL matches and picked up more than 100 wickets. He will look to trouble the opposition not just during slog overs but also in power play and death overs if needed.
4. Kuldeep Yadav (KKR)
The wrist spinner has performed really well for India. He had a terrific season not just at home but also continued to trouble proteas at their home. He will be really handy to Karthik provided he is used efficiently along with Sunil Narine. The spinner has learned a lot from the china-man bowler Brag Hogg who used to be a part of Kolkata Knight Riders.
5. Mitchell Johnson (KKR)
No one can forget that he bowled the last over in which Mumbai won the IPL trophy last year. By buying Mitchell Johnson, Mumbai has ensured that they have a quality bowler that will not just do his best but also help other players groom in his side.
6. Mustafizur Rahman (MI)
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Many people say that he is not yet effective as he used to be. But it is not the truth, recently in the Nidahas Trophy, he troubled both Sri Lankan and Indian players. He will make sure that MI doesn’t leak runs in death overs.
6. Yuzvendra Chahal (RCB)
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One of the marquee players from team India, Yuvzendra Chahal name is linked to the Indian Premier League. The leggie knows how to read batsmen mind and bowls accordingly. He has a sharp instinct and is not afraid to toss the bowl up that helps him get wickets.
7. Bhuvneshwar Kumar (SRH)
Who can forget about him? Bhuvneshwar can swing the bowl both ways. He has learned a lot from Nehraji and has delivered maiden overs in IPL. His ability to bowl maiden overs in T20 cricket itself explains his importance to any side in world cricket.
8. Jasprit Bumrah (MI)
One of the finds out of IPL before making his way to international cricket, Bumrah is known for consistently bowling Yorkers. He is an excellent bowler in the death overs.
9. Rashid Khan (SRH)
The sensation of world cricket, Rashid Khan knows how to take wickets. He doesn’t take just wickets but includes big players. He is economical and consistent at the same time. After an excellent Big Bash League season taking the joint highest no. of wickets (18), he will be eyeing to do the same in IPL and become purple cap holder.
10. Jofra Archer (RR)
One of the leading wicket-takers of Big Bash League, the 22-year-old Right Arm Medium fast bowler will be looked as a player who will provide wickets for Rajasthan Royals. He picked up 17 wickets in 13 Big Bash games in the recently concluded BBL.
– by James Kuanal