IPL 2021: Rating the bowling line-up of all the teams

5. Punjab Kings – 8

The Kings XI Punjab have undergone a mini revamp over the last couple of seasons as they have changed their captain, coach and now their team name and logo as well. They finished sixth on the points table, but the fact that their best run of form came during the latter half of the season is a positive sign as they will have a clearer picture of what they need to do to have a better start to this campaign.

Their bowling attack will most likely consist of Jhye Richardson, Mohammed Shami, Riley Meredith, Ravi Bishnoi, and Murugan Ashwin. The likes of Shahrukh Khan and Deepak Hooda might also chip in with a couple of overs here and there. Their pace bowling looks very strong on paper as all three of them are good during the death and even with the new ball. Chris Jordan is a decent overseas backup, and they also have talented youngsters in the form of Ishan Porel, Arshdeep Singh, and Darshan Nalkande.

The leg-spin duo of Bishnoi and Ravi Ashwin was very impressive last season and under the guidance of Anil Kumble, their performances are only going to improve. Their bowling attack looks quite balanced on paper and may even out-perform some of the teams higher than them, but the fact that the Australian duo of Richardson and Meredith are yet to play and prove themselves in the IPL means that they will take up the fifth spot for now.