IPL 2021: Ranking all teams based on their death bowling ahead of the season
Having bowlers who are effective during the death is often the difference between teams that win titles and teams that don’t.
2. Delhi Capitals
The Delhi Capitals made their first-ever final last season after having failed to do so in each of the 12 preceding seasons. Their bowling attack was excellent last season and was the main reason behind their impressive form, especially during the first half of the tournament.
The South African fast bowling duo of Kagiso Rabada and Anrich Nortje is as good as it gets and they certainly showed their worth last season. They picked up a combined 52 wickets last season and conceded at less than 8.5, which is brilliant as most of their overs came during the death.
While their first choice death bowlers are outstanding, their backup options aren’t quite the same and that is the reason for them being 2nd. Chris Woakes has never been particularly great during the slog overs in the shortest format, while Tom Curran hasn’t proved himself in the IPL yet.
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