The eighteenth edition of the Indian Premier League has been temporarily postponed on account of national security. The cricketing extravaganza began on 22nd March, where defending champions Kolkata Knight Riders took on Royal Challengers Bangalore at Eden Gardens. The Indian Premier League has so far seen 58 matches with the playoffs still to be played.
Gujarat Titans secured the top position in the leaderboard with a total of 16 points. Meanwhile, both the Royal Challengers Bangalore and Punjab Kings were tied on points, but their net run rates placed them in second and third place, respectively. Mumbai Indians occupied the fourth position. Suryakumar Yadav, the explosive middle-order batsman from Mumbai, claimed the Orange Cap with an impressive total of 510 runs. On the bowling front, Chennai Super Kings’ left-arm chinaman spinner Noor Ahmed held the Purple Cap, having taken 20 wickets. Royal Challengers Bangalore looked in fine touch before the suspension and were on course to lift their maiden title. The bowlers played a key role in the team’s rise this season. Here is the list of the three best RCB bowlers before the suspension.
3. Krunal Pandya
This season led to the resurgence of this left-handed orthodox spinner. He came in and scalped wickets every time he was introduced in the attack. He picked up 14 wickets in 11 innings at an economy of 8.5 runs an over. He provided crucial breakthroughs in the middle over.
2. Bhuvneshwar Kumar
The two-time purple cap winner was the go-to bowler for the captain in the opening overs. His ability to swing the ball both ways helped him scalp important wickets in the batting powerplay. He picked up 12 wickets in 10 innings at an economy of 8.9 runs an over.
1. Josh Hazlewood
The Aussie fast bowler was the star of the show for Royal Challengers Bangalore this season. He scalped 18 wickets this season in just 10 innings. He was the go-to wicket-taker for the side at any stage. He will play a critical role should RCB go on to win their maiden IPL crown.
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