IPL 2020: Rating the spin-attacks of all the eight teams
Spin-bowling is expected to play a major role on slow and low decks in the UAE.
7) Rajasthan Royals (7/10)
Their spin bowling options: Shreyas Gopal, Mayank Markande, Mahipal Lomror, Shashank Singh, Riyan Parag, Rahul Tewatia, and Anirudha Joshi.
Just like Mumbai Indians, the Jaipur-based franchise also lack in overseas spin bowlers on whom the team can rely this season. The Royals traded in Mayank Markande from Mumbai before the auction in December 2019. But too much of leg-spin can be a problem for them in the coming IPL.
Shreyas Gopal, who took a hat-trick in the last season, is expected to lead the spin-unit of the team this season. Mayank’s poor form in the last season can be a concern for the Royals as he is the only spinner in the lineup, who has played an international game for India.
The Royals’ spin-attack weakened when they traded Krishnappa Gowtham to KXIP before the auction. Although they bought Joshi in the auction, he too doesn’t own much experience. Young all-rounder Riyan Parag is a player to watch for in the Royals’ squad this season. With Gopal being the best spinner in the squad, RR are placed just above MI in the list.
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