IPL 2021 has been host to some superb batting and fielding performances in the season so far. However, one thing that has impressed fans the most is the bowling in the death overs. In particular, quite a few Indian bowlers have bowled some spectacular spells in the death overs. That said, here is a list of 5 bowlers with the most dot balls in IPL 2021 so far:
Mohammed Siraj (RCB)
RCB bowler Mohammed Siraj has bowled the most dot balls in this season so far. Siraj’s consistency with the ball has been instrumental in RCB’s terrific run in IPL 2021. In 6 matches for RCB in IPL 2021, Siraj has bowled an impressive 67 dot balls. Moreover, the Indian bowler has also scalped 6 wickets for RCB with an impressive bowling economy of 7.26.
Mohammed Shami (PBKS)
At no 2 on this list is PBKS bowler Mohammed Shami. Punjab’s leading pace bowler has scalped 7 wickets in 6 matches for PBKS so far in IPL 2021. Moreover, Shami has also bowled an impressive 61 dot balls for PBKS in the season so far. His bowling economy of 7.68 this year is far better than his economy of 8.57 in the IPL last year.
Prasidh Krishna (KKR)
At no 3 on this list is KKR bowler Prasidh Krishna. Krishna has bowled really well in IPL 2021 so far. In 6 matches for KKR, Krishna has scalped an impressive 8 wickets. The 25-year-old has bowled a total of 59 dot balls so far in IPL 2021. Even though Krishna has bowled well, he has leaked runs in IPL 2021, with a poor bowling economy of 9.26. Prasidh Krishna will want to improve upon his bowling economy and scalp wickets for KKR in the upcoming games.
Deepak Chahar (CSK)
Deepak Chahar has been one of CSK’s most deadly bowlers in IPL 2021 so far. In 6 games, Chahar has scalped 8 wickets for the 3 time IPL champions. Moreover, he has also bowled an impressive 58 dot balls in the season so far. Entrusted by MS Dhoni to bowl in the powerplay overs, Chahar is a contender for the Orange cap this season.
Rashid Khan (SRH)
At no 5 on this list is SRH bowler Rashid Khan. Khan is the only bowler to make it into this list. In 6 matches for SRH in IPL 2021, Rashid Khan has scalped 9 wickets. The Afghanistan bowler has bowled 56 dot balls in the season so far. His terrific economy of 6.16 highlights how invaluable Khan has been for the SRH side.