Top 5 bowlers to watch out for in the WPL 2027 Auction
Irrespective of how dominant batters get across any format of the game, bowlers will always find a way to reinvent their craft. As they say that batters win you games and bowlers win you tournaments, WPL 2027 will have serious firepower stacked in the ranks of the sides already.
In less than two days, Kochi will witness the latest edition of the WPL auction and there will be significant names doing the rounds when it comes to getting the bowling line-ups sorted. Before the paddles raise, here is a quick glance at the top five bowlers who will be a part of the WPL 2027 auction.
· Nonkululeko Mlaba
The slow left arm orthodox bowler will be one of the most sought-after bowlers in the latest edition of the WPL auction. With 79 WT20Is at an economy rate of 6.39 and four wickets in the West Indies’ premier franchise league, Mlaba can prove to be a major difference maker in the upcoming WPL.
· Rosemary Mair
The experienced Kiwi campaigner, Rosemary Mair can be another of the top names to watch out for in the upcoming WPL auction. She has racked up 33 WT20I wickets so far at an economy rate of 6.81 while being a part of Hobart and Melbourne in Australia’s premier franchise league. Mair continues to be a New Zealand regular and can be a leader in the bowling unit as well.
· Titas Sadhu
The Bengal quick has seen injuries stalling her progress over the last couple of years. However, Sadhu’s instrumental pace and her stint in the WPL formerly will certainly maker her a force to watch out for. From the 12 WT20Is that she has played so far, Sadhu has claimed 13 scalps at an economy rate of 6.86. Apart from her decent numbers, Sadhu is also capable of generating significant pace to rivet the attention.
· Saima Thakor
The right-arm medium fast bowler, Saima Thakor has already been a part of the WPL. Despite being unable to conjure excellent numbers, her persistence and hard work make a lot of difference. Thakor is also known for her composure, equipping her with the mindset to deal with the new ball in the powerplay adeptly.
· Tayla Vlaeminck
The Australian medium fast bowler, Tayla Vlaeminck has already been a part of the international circuit. Vlaeminck’s haul reads 18 WT20I wickets from the 20 games that she has been a part of. Apart from her international credentials, Vlaeminck has also been a part of Australia’s premier franchise tournament while also exhibiting a tally of 27 wickets. Her ability to master the new ball and also to get breakthroughs at clutch moments of the game can drive quite a few paddles for her in the auction.
