10 Bowlers with most dot balls in IPL 8

10 Bowlers with most dot balls in IPL 8: Economy rate is always considered a secondary yardstick when it comes to analysing bowling performances. If a bowler who can take wickets also concedes fewer runs, he was considered a huge asset for the team. But with T20 Cricket and IPL taking centre-stage, it has become an equally important parameter as the strike rate or bowling average. Dot balls in T20 cricket are considered nothing short of gold. Guys with miserly bowling figures are in high demand especially for the crucial death overs. Here is the list of the 10 Bowlers with most dot balls in IPL 8: 10. Mohit Sharma – 80 Mohit Sharma CSK. (Photo Source: BCCI ) Mohit Sharma with 80 dot balls in 10 games makes place for himself as one of the most economical bowlers. The Haryana Ranji star has taken his game to a different level after joining the Chennai Super Kings. Known for his slower ones, his unpredictability makes him a perfect option in the end overs. 9. Harbhajan Singh – 80 Harbhajan Singh MI. (Photo Source: BCCI) The Indian great is in the list with 80 dot balls in 9 matches. He has often played the role of slowing down the rate if the opposition has got off to a flying start. Harbhajan’s guile and flight have given batters a hard time and has pretty much performed the spin bowling duties on his own for the Mumbai Indians. 8. Chris Morris – 82 Chris Morris RR. (Photo Source: BCCI) The lanky South African quick is at number ten with 82 dot balls from 8 games. Coming to bowl regularly at the start and towards the death, these are certainly figures to take note of. Despite his non regular appearances, Morris has done every possible bit to deserve his place ahead of Tim Southee in the Royals line up. 7. Anureet Singh – 84 Anureet Singh KXIP. (Photo Source: BCCI) The uncapped India pacer finds himself in the list with 84 dot balls in 10 games. Anureet has paired up excellently with Sandeep Sharma to form a decent pace attack for the Punjab team. Accurate Yorkers and brilliantly disguised slower ones have been his major weapons. 6. Mitchell Johnson – 90 Mitchell Johnson (Photo Source: BCCI) The fiery Aussie speedster is sixth on the list with 90 dots from 8 games. Not having had a great World Cup, Johnson has pulled up his socks and focussed on being economical along with taking wickets. He had successfully defended 14 in the super over against Rajasthan earlier in the league. 5. Lasith Malinga – 90 Lasith Malinga MI. (Photo Source: BCCI) Slinga Malinga is fourth on the list with 90 dot balls in 10 matches. He has picked up 15 wickets at an impressive average of 21.4. Considered by most as the best bowler in T20 cricket, Malinga has played a major role in the resurgence of the Mumbai Indians after a slow start. 4. Bhuvneshwar Kumar – 93 Bhuvneshwar Kumar SRH. (Photo Source: BCCI) Bhuvi holds himself a position with 93 dots in 10 games. Having picked up 16 wickets at 18.62 he has enhanced his credentials as a potent weapon at any stage of the game. His ability to swing the cherry both ways has been tough to handle for opposition batsmen and off late Bhuvneshwar has been bowling some unplayable Yorkers towards the end of the innings. 3. Nathan Coulter-Nile – 105 Nathan Coulter-Nile DD. (Photo Source: BCCI) The Delhi pacer has 105 dots to his name. In the 10 matches played he has picked up 13 wickets at an average of 22.76. Often bowling with lively pace Coulter-Nile has picked up crucial early wickets for the side. He has also been the go to man for JP Duminy in crunch situations. 2. Sandeep Sharma – 113 Sandeep Sharma KXIP. (Photo Source: BCCI) Having picked up 11 wickets in as many matches played so far, Sandeep has also bowled 113 dot balls. The promising Kings XI quick has the ability to swing the ball both ways and is a bonus on lively tracks. 1. Ashish Nehra – 107 Ashish Nehra CSK. (Photo Source: BCCI) The 36 year old Indian pacer occupies the top position with 107 dots this season. He is also the purple cap holder with 17 wickets in 10 games at an average of 15.35. Nehra has been a central factor in the dominating performance of the Super Kings this season. (All Stats Updated Till 7th May 2015)