IPL 2021 auction: Top five overseas bowlers to watch out for
Is T20 a batsman or a bowler's game? It seems to be a never ending debate. Numerous cricket pundits foresaw that bowling would be killed off by the T20 format during its early days of inception.
However, the best T20 sides around the globe have worked out that the key to success in T20 cricket is bowling. The shortest formats of the game are all about keeping the batsman guessing which eventually cuts down the scoring rate. From slower deliveries, yorkers to the googlies, the bowlers have found a way out to quiz the batsmen.
Let us take a look at the top five bowlers who can trigger bidding wars at the auction table.
Mustafizur Rahman
Is there any better sight than watching a left-arm pacer steaming towards the batsmen and castling him? There is something delightful about these pacers. Bangladesh's premier pacer Mustafizur Rehman is one such pacer. He played a vital role for Sunrisers Hyderabad back in 2016 guiding them to their maiden title. His wide array of variations at the back end of the innings has always kept the batsmen on their toes. A proven customer at the death overs, the 25-year-old's addition will add variety to any team's bowling arsenal.
Jhye Richardson
Young and bustling pacer, Jhye Richardson bowled with immense verve in the recently concluded Big Bash League. He was instrumental in leading Perth to final, scalping 29 wickets in 17 matches. His bowling strike rate of 16.31 in BBL 10 goes a long way towards explaining his prowess with the ball.
Mujeeb Ur Rehman
No real surprise to see the name of Mujeeb Ur Rehman in the top five bowlers list. The 19-year-old, who has plied his trade for different franchises across the globe, offers plenty to the table. His ability to keep the batsmen on a tight leash might prompt several teams to bid for him. With a wide array of variations such as top spinners, leg breaks, and googlies, he forms a complete package.
Kyle Jamieson
With a slew of match-winning performances, the tall and intimidating Kiwi pacer has made the cricketing fraternity sit up and take notice of late. Jamieson ripped through the Pakistan batting line-up in the Test series, registering 16 wickets. However, it was his stunning strike rate of 11.69 which really stood amongst his statistics.
Liam Plunkett
Although there hasn't been a lot of spotlight on him in recent times, the statistics show how effective he has been in white-ball cricket. Since
2015 World Cup, Liam Plunkett has picked the most number of wickets in the middle overs. One thing that separates him from others is his special knack of picking wickets at crucial stages of the game.
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