IPL 2025: Rating teams based on their bowling squad

In a tournament that has seen a lot of high scoring matches in the last few season with records being broken with the bat every other game, bowling plays a huge role in the success of teams. Many players have said in the past that batting wins you games, but it is bowling that wins you ca hampionship. 

Whereas explosive batting takes the limelight, a quality bowling attack can be the difference between a solid team and a championship-winning team. The knack of picking wickets at key moments, keeping the run rate in check, and adjusting to varying conditions is what makes the top bowling teams stand out. With IPL 2025 likely to be another run-fest, bowlers will be under tremendous pressure.

Let's take a closer look at the teams' bowling attack and their ratings for IPL 2025:

10. Royal Challengers Bengaluru 

Royal Challengers Bengaluru have Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Yash Dayal and Josh Hazlewood who all are very good with the new ball and can cause damage in the powerplay. Rasikh Dar is an emerging pacer who did well for DC in the previous season. Nuwan Thushara and Lungi Ngidi are other overseas pace bowling options. Suyash Sharma is expected to lead the spin bowling attack and will get support from Krunal Pandya and Liam Livingstone. Death bowling options and quality backup spinners are an issue that could hurt Royal Challengers Bengaluru this season.