Top 5 bowlers of IPL 2018 so far
What's the story
In the last article, we analyzed the top five batsmen so far in the Indian Premier League 2018, now we would look at their counterparts. Several bowlers have been amongst the wickets this season and there have been some new guns making us proud. IPL is known for bringing players to the fore and let's see which bowlers have impressed the most.
Rising star
Siddarth Kaul the surprise element of this season
With Bhuvneshwar Kumar recovering from injury, Siddarth Kaul has taken over the role of the premier pace bowler for SRH. 11 wickets and the Purple Cap to his name, Kaul has been on top in every game. Direct, accurate and variety, the right-arm pacer has given Kane Williamson plenty of joy. He has also rubbed off the passion on Basil Thampi and Sandeep Sharma.
Best in business
Trent Boult has carried his international form
Boult was rock solid in the home Test series against England, ripping apart every batsmen with abundance of swing. The confidence in one of the best left-arm bowlers in the world has transpired in the IPL. 11 wickets and joint Purple Cap holder, Boult has been Delhi's mainstay. He has been excellent atop as well as at the death getting desired wickets.
The answer
Markande has been MI's answer to spin
Mayank Markande has turned out to be a sensation just like Yuzvendra Chahal and Washington Sundar over the years. 10 wickets in seven matches at an economy rate of 7.52, Markande has been the leading spinner for MI after they did not go for big names in the auction. MI's campaign hasn't been going good, but the spinner's performances have given them smiles.
Afghan stars
Afghan spin twins have lit up IPL 2018
Afghanistan youngsters Rashid Khan and Mujeeb Ur Rahman have been the shining light of this IPL. 17 wickets between them, the spinner have been their skippers' go to bowlers. 17-year-old Mujeeb has bowled with precision and an economy rate of 6.51 has been his highlight. Rashid has won matches for SRH consistently besides bowling 76 dot balls so far.