IPL 2022: Top 5 expensive bowlers and their cost per ball in the season

The IPL 2022 is only less than three weeks away. On March 26th, the world’s biggest T20 league will renew its playing cycle. After IPL 2013, the tournament will again witness more than 8 teams participating in the competition. However, to compete well this time, all 10 franchises have made ardent purchases in their bowling department. In fact with Indian pacers being desired the most, a total of 4 of them have fetched a salary of more than INR 10 Crore. Also not to forget that a few elites from the retention list are charging colossal amounts. Hence in this list, let’s analyze the cost per ball of these top 5 expensive bowlers will receive in IPL 2022. (Kindly note that the numbers are derived by assuming that a bowler will play all 14 games and finish his full quota of 4 overs each match.) 5. Harshal Patel: INR 3.19 Lakh/ball Harshal Patel. (Photo Source: IPL/BCCI) In IPL 2021, Harshal Patel became a revelation for every franchise. For RCB, the pacer also resolved its death bowling woes. In total in the last IPL, the all-rounder scalped 32 wickets and even won the purple cap. However, in terms of his salary, the 31-year old merely received INR 20 Lakh. Nevertheless, in IPL 2022, the spearhead is now rewarded with deserving figures. The red-army, by seizing him again, will offer INR 10.75 Cr each season. For each ball in IPL 2022, Harshal Patel will collect INR 3.19 Lakh. Overall, the cricketer’s stunning performances have definitely brought a new vitality to the RCB camp. Yet again we hope that Harshal brims with wickets much like his new IPL salary. 4. Shardul Thakur: INR 3.19 Lakh/ball Shardul Thakur. (Photo Source: IPL/BCCI) In 2021, Shardul Thakur revealed his true potential to the entire world. For team India, the cricketer is now used as a trump card across all formats. Even for the yellow army, Thakur emerged as their leading wicket-taker in IPL 2021. That’s why to further empower him, the DC team will now pay INR 10.75 Cr each season. In fact, when compared to his previous salary, the bowling all-rounder will receive a hike of around 10 times. Formerly for CSK, Thakur used to collect a modest cheque of less than INR 3 Cr per season. However, approximately INR 3.19 Lakh for each delivery will be fetched by the 30-year old in IPL 2022. All in all, barring CSK and DC, Thakur has also represented the Pune and Punjab franchise. So far our beloved Palghar express has in total played 61 IPL games and has pouched 68 wickets. 3. Jasprit Bumrah- INR 3.57 Lakh/ball Jasprit Bumrah of Mumbai Indians. (Photo Source: IPL/BCCI) To bag Jasprit Bumrah, any franchise will be earnestly ready to offer a mega amount. A speedster who’s as rare as Halley’s comet can absolutely be more treasured than gold. That’s why the MI franchise will offer him INR 12 crore from IPL 2022. Perhaps when compared to his previous salary, the pacer will receive a hike of more than 60%. And with regards to the amount per delivery, Bumrah will charge INR 3.57 Lakh. The 28-year old as of now is the second highest scalper for MI, only behind the legendary Lasith Malinga. Overall, Bumrah is also now MI’s very few individuals who have played more than 100 plus games. In general, some also consider him the next captain who can easily replace Rohit Sharma. 2. Deepak Chahar: INR 4.16 Lakh/ball Deepak Chahar. (Photo Source: IPL/BCCI) Surprisingly for Deepak Chahar, CSK broke their wallet to acquire him. Before IPL 2022, the franchise barely used to make any flashy or expensive purchases. However, to restore their previous core, the yellow army will offer INR 14 Cr to this emerging all-rounder. With regards to the pacer’s past salary, there’s a hike of more than 15 times now. From IPL 2018 onwards, the 29-year old only used to receive INR 80 Lakh per season. Nevertheless from IPL 2022, Chahar’s bowling will cost CSK INR 4.16 Lakh for each ball. Overall, currently, Chahar’s tally of 58 wickets also make him the sixth-highest wicket-taker of the franchise. Unfortunately, his participation in IPL 2022 looks bleak but the cricketer will wholeheartedly continue as a vital cog of the star-studded side. 1. Rashid Khan: INR 4.46 Lakh/ball Rashid Khan. (Photo by Sarah Reed/Getty Images) Well, the world’s leading T20 spinner is all set to receive a massive hike in IPL 2022. The Afghan great who used to represent SRH will begin a new journey with Gujarat Titans. Even from his previous salary of INR 9 Cr, Rashid Khan will receive a surge of almost 70%. Perhaps by also being the most expensive overseas bowler, the leg-spinner will get a rewarding amount of INR 4.46 Lakh for each ball. For GT, both Rashid and his skipper have been signed for INR 15 Cr respectively. However, in exchange, expect the 23-year old to offer a plenitude of wickets, gun fielding and sometimes game-changing cameos. Overall, also don’t be surprised if the spinner regularly tops the wickets tally for GT in the future IPL seasons. Though the franchise might be paying him extra, both Rashid and Hardik are all set to write the history books of the Titans.

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