IPL 2018: Top Five Spells of the Eleventh Season
The T20 form is regarded as a batsmen game but the bowlers also play their part. In fact, the low scoring games can also bring more excitement as bowlers can come into the match. In fact, the best way to impede the runs is to take the wickets.
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There were some fine performances from the world-class bowlers in the IPL. These fine performances from the bowlers helped their respective teams in getting over the line. Moreover, the bowlers not only took the crucial wickets but also were successful in keeping a tight grip on the proceedings.
Let’s take a look at the top five spells of the IPL 2018.
1. Ankit Rajpoot: 5-15
Ankit Rajpoot wreaked havoc against the Sunrisers Hyderabad as he scalped the only fifer of the season. The lanky fast bowler from Madhya Pradesh took five wickets and conceded only 15 runs in his quota of four overs. In fact, a catch was also dropped off the bowling of the right-handed bowler.
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Unfortunately, Rajpoot’s spell went in vain as Punjab lost the match by 13 runs as they could not chase against a paltry score of 132 against Sunrisers Hyderabad juggernauts. Ankit scalped 11 wickets in total in the eight matches he played for the Kings XI Punjab.