The blockbuster entertainment of the upcoming 16th edition of the Indian T20 League is set to start on March 31. Many international players will be seen playing in the richest cricket league in the world. The action will continue for 2 months and fans will also witness doubleheaders on the weekends.
There will be many bowlers who are expected to perform well in the league and are the top contenders to win the purple cap at the end of the league. Here, we will take a look at the top 5 bowlers to watch out for in the Indian T20 League 2023.
5. Yuzvendra Chahal:
Indian leg-spinner Yuzvendra Chahal is one of the most talented spinners in the history of the Indian T20 League. Chahal will also have a chance to make history as he needs just 18 wickets to become the leading wicket-taking bowler in the league. However, he is not getting a place in the Indian team squad but will surely look to get back to his rhythm.
4. Jofra Archer
After missing out the last season, England's speedster Jofra Archer is all set to play for the Mumbai-based franchise. He can trouble batters with his sheer pace. However, his recent appearance for the national team after recovering from injury wasn't good, But he will look to lead Mumbai's bowling side in absence of Jasprit Bumrah.
3. Mark Wood
The right-arm fast bowler from England, Mark Wood will be seen playing for the Lucknow-based franchise this season. Earlier, he used to play for Chennai but was released, later. Wood, recently, clocked a maximum speed of 156 KPH during a Test match.
2. Kuldeep Yadav
The Indian chinaman spinner is performing pretty well for the Indian team these days. He also produced some great bowling performances for the Delhi-based franchise last season. The team will hope for the same from him in the upcoming edition as well.
1. Anrich Nortje
The proteas skipper Anrich Nortje will create trouble for the batters with his tremendous pace and accuracy. He boasts of an outstanding record in Indian T20 League, having managed to pick up 43 wickets in 30 matches at an average of 21.3. He also bowled brilliantly in the recently concluded SA20 League.