Ishant Sharma | Source: X.com
As the Indian Premier League (IPL) continues to captivate cricket fans worldwide with the quality of cricket being played here, the pressure cooker atmosphere of the death overs remains a defining battleground for bowlers.
In this high-stakes environment, where every run conceded can sway the outcome of a match, some bowlers have found themselves under the microscope for their struggles to contain runs.
In this article, we will look into the performances of those bowlers with the worst economy rates in the death overs (17-20 overs) in what’s considered one of the best and most competitive leagues in world cricket.
Jaydev Unadkat
Jaydev Unadkat | Source: X.com
Saurashtra’s left-arm pacer, Jaydev Unadkat, stands out for all the wrong reasons with his record-breaking economy rate of 11.74 in the death overs, the worst in IPL history.
Ishant Sharma
Second on the list is Ishant Sharma, the tall fast bowler, who has an economy rate of 11.24 in the death overs. Once feared by batters, Sharma’s Achilles heel has always been his performance in the closing stages of matches.
Ashok Dinda
Ashok Dinda | Source: X.com
Coming in at third place is Ashok Dinda, with an economy rate of 11.21 in the death overs in IPL history. He no longer represents any team in the IPL, and one of the primary reasons behind this is his consistent reputation as an expensive bowler.
Andre Russell
Andre Russell | Source: X.com
Ranked fourth is the West Indies all-rounder, Andre Russell, who consistently struggles with his economy rate whenever he bowls in the death overs. His economy stands at 11.20 while representing the Kolkata Knight Riders.
Shardul Thakur
Shardul Thakur | Source: X.com
Taking the fifth spot is the versatile all-rounder Shardul Thakur, famously dubbed the “Man with the Golden Arm” for his knack of breaking crucial partnerships. However, his struggles in bowling during the death overs are evident, with an economy rate of 11.10.
Note: The list provided in this article is based on the performance of bowlers who have bowled a minimum of 50 overs in the Indian Premier League (IPL). The statistics provided in this analysis are accurate as of April 11, 2024. Please note that these numbers may change as the tournament progresses.
