IPL 2017: 3 Bowlers Who Can Replace Mitchell Starc In RCB’s Squad

Dec 22, 2018 at 5:17 PM

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IPL 2017: 3 Bowlers Who Can Replace Mitchell Starc In RCB’s Squad

Before the start of the 2017 Indian Premier League, Royal Challengers Bangalore have suffered a huge setback as their foreign recruit Mitchell Starc has pulled out of this year’s tournament.

With the likes of Chris Gayle, Virat Kohli, AB de Villiers and KL Rahul in their ranks, the Bangalore-based franchise has enough firepower to decimate any bowling attack and they have done it on a consistent basis. However, bowling has always been their nemesis. During the last season, RCB’s top-order was in divine form and made up for their bowlers’ poor show with some extraordinary batting displays. However, in the end, their poor bowling cost them the title as they finished second behind Sunrisers Hyderabad.

Losing one of the best bowlers in the world has only made matters worse for them. Bangalore missed the services of Starc for the entirety of the last season after the bowler suffered an ankle injury but there is no denying the fact that his addition would have made them one of the front-runners for this year’s title. But RCB would look to move on quickly and eye an apt replacement for the left-arm pacer during the auction, which will take place on February 20. So here are the three bowlers who have the potential to replace the Aussie quick.

Kagiso Rabada:

One of the best bowlers in the world right now, the South Africa star has the ability to bowl regularly in the 140-150kph range. After enjoying a fruitful 2016 that saw him emerging as the pace spearhead of his country apart from bagging the South Africa Player of the Year Award, the 21-year-old will be in huge demand in the upcoming auction. Moreover, his proven track record in sub-continent is bound to create a bidding war between the eight franchises.

In 2015, he became only the second player to take a hat-trick on ODI debut when he took 6 for 16 against Bangladesh in Dhaka. Later that year, he finished the ODI series in India as its highest wicket-taker with 10 wickets at an amazing economy rate of just over five. The pace bowler has already proved his worth and RCB can seriously consider him to fill the huge void left by Starc.

Sean Abbott:

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The Australian fast-bowler was a part of the RCB squad during 2015 but failed to leave any mark. In the two matches that he played, he went wicketless. However, he has become a different bowler now. The 24-year-old was in brilliant form in this year’s Big Bash League, finishing the tournament as its highest wicket-taker with 20 scalps from 10 outings, including a five-wicket haul. He has the ability to bowl well with the new ball as well as the old one and RCB can seriously consider him as a replacement for his fancied compatriot.

Tymal Solomon Mills: 

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Another fast-bowler who will be in high demand during the auction is England’s new pace sensation Tymal Solomon Mills. The left-arm pacer had already impressed during the T20 series against India earlier this year. Moreover, his impressive track record in the shortest format of the game will force RCB to have a look at him. Mills’ economy rate of 7.28 is the second-best among all bowlers who have bowled a minimum of 30 overs in the slog overs (overs 16-20) in the last two years. His career economy rate is 7.47 while his powerplay economy rate is an impressive 7.61.

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