IPL: Most underrated XI from tournament history
These players rocked the tournament with their scintillating performances but did not get the recognition they deserved.
10. Bhuvneshwar Kumar
India pacer Bhuvneshwar Kumar is known for his sensational swing bowling in cricketing circles. In his 13-year IPL career, he has hunted 170 batters in 160 matches at an economy of 7.39. The paceman represented SRH in IPL 2014 and in his debut season for Hyderabad, he ended up as the third-leading wicket-taker with 20 scalps in 14 contests at an economy of 6.65.
In 2016, David Warner guided SRH to their maiden trophy triumph and Bhuvneshwar also shone with the ball. Bagging 23 wickets in 17 games at a fabulous economy of 7.42, he became the recipient of the Purple Cap. To date, SRH supporters remember Warner’s fearless batting in the season but a few only talk about the speedster’s disciplined bowling.
SRH failed to retain the trophy in 2017 but Bhuvneshwar created history with the ball. Fetching 26 wickets in 14 games at an economy of 7.05, he became the first and only bowler to win the Purple Cap for consecutive two seasons.
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