T20 World Cup 2021: Ranking powerplay bowling of top 8 teams

The T20 World Cup has been the center point of discussion for a long time now. Every team needs to have all their bases covered to stand a chance to win this ICC trophy. One of the most important discussions every team would be having is how to perform well in the powerplay overs. 

When it comes to the shortest format of the game, the powerplay is a term given to the first 6 overs of each inning. It is mandatory in nature. Only 2 fielders are allowed outside the 30-yard circle.

This is the time when both the teams playing the game try to take advantage and thus, play aggressive shots whenever they bat. Hence, every team needs to ensure that they have good bowlers to bowl in these powerplay overs. So which are those teams who are well-equipped with bowlers who can bowl well in the powerplay overs? 

Here are the powerplay bowling of the top 8 teams of the 2021 T20 World Cup:

8) Afghanistan

Afghanistan have a tendency to fight till the end. One of the major reasons for them to regularly be in that situation is the fact that they seldom get a good start. Their powerplay bowling is a huge concern.

Their pacers lack experience of playing against bigger sides. Besides, the Afghans have traditionally been spin-dependent. Mujeeb remains their best bet in the powerplay overs.

He is one of those rare spinners who can consistently bowl economical spells upfront. While Rashid Khan and Mohammad Nabi are good with the new ball too, it is highly unlikely that they will bowl much upfront. This is because their overs would most probably be saved for later.