IPL 2025 - Bowlers to Watch out for

Author: Shimit Mahur
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The mega auctions for IPL 2025 have taken place the time has come for all the teams to finalize their best possible playing XI. In the next 2 months, the teams will be seen in action playing for one motive and the prestigious Indian Premier League trophy.
Whenever the IPL comes into action cricket fans get an extra thrill because of the world-class players who become part of the tournament. Every year we see some of the best cricketing action taking place in the Indian Premier League.
During the mega auctions, some major changes have taken every squad which has created more thrill for the upcoming season. When it comes to T20 cricket, the bowlers play an important role in order to help the team win a match and come out of tough situations.
1) Varun Chakravarthy - Kolkata Knight Riders
Kolkata Knight Riders will be the defending champions in IPL 2025. They won the title last and Varun Chakravarthy came out as the 2nd highest wicket-taker in the league. It is not only IPL, Varun Chakarvarthy has made his comeback for team India in style in the T20 format and he has come out as one of the most successful bowlers in foreign pitches. The 33-year-old will be in the spotlight again considering his recent performance in international cricket. The betting odds will be in favour of Varun on the IPL betting websites.
IPL 2024 Stats |
Matches |
Wickets |
Average |
Economy |
Varun Chakravarthy |
15 |
21 |
19.14 |
8.04 |
T20i Stats - 2024 |
Matches |
Wickets |
Average |
Economy |
Varun Chakravarthy |
7 |
17 |
12.41 |
7.53 |
2) Adam Zampa - Sunrisers Hyderabad
Australian players have always been very active in participating in the Indian Premier League since the beginning of the league in 2008. Adam Zampa, the spin star from the Aussie squad, will be making his return to the league after an absence of 4 years. Zampa missed the previous edition of the IPL in order to prepare for the T20 World Cup 2024. Sunrisers Hyderabad have signed Adam Zampa for INR 2.40 Crore and he will be available for the whole season.
IPL Stats |
Matches |
Wickets |
Average |
Economy |
Adam Zampa |
14 |
21 |
17.62 |
7.74 |
T20i Stats - 2024 |
Matches |
Wickets |
Average |
Economy |
Adam Zampa |
21 |
35 |
17.20 |
7.71 |
3) Wanindu Hasaranga - Rajasthan Royals
Sri Lanka’s master spinner Wanindu Hasaranga was bought by Rajasthan Royals from the auction for INR 5.25 Crore. He missed out on the previous season due to an injury but Hasaranga is confirmed to make his comeback to the league with the Royals. He is the third-highest wicket-taker in T20 cricket across all cricket leagues and international cricket and that makes him dangerous for every opposition.
IPL Stats |
Matches |
Wickets |
Average |
Economy |
Wanindu Hasaranga |
26 |
35 |
21.37 |
8.13 |
T20 Stats - 2024 |
Matches |
Wickets |
Average |
Economy |
Wanindu Hasaranga (DV/KAF/SL/SLC-Y/STKNP) |
43 |
71 |
15.64 |
7.19 |
4) Jasprit Bumrah - Mumbai Indians
India’s lead pacer Jasprit Bumrah is on the roll in every format of cricket. Without a doubt, Jasprit Bumrah is the most dangerous pacer in the world and his accuracy is his strength. Bumrah is known for his yorkers during the death overs and his ability to stun the batsmen with his capability to swing the ball both ways. In IPL 2024, Bumrah was the 3rd highest wicket-taker.
IPL Stats - 2024 |
Matches |
Wickets |
Average |
Economy |
Jasprit Bumrah |
13 |
20 |
16.80 |
6.48 |
IPL Stats |
Matches |
Wickets |
Average |
Economy |
Jasprit Bumrah |
133 |
165 |
22.51 |
7.30 |
5) Arshdeep Singh - Punjab Kings
When it comes to the T20 format, Arshdeep Singh has become India’s T20 expert pacer in recent times. He is the 2nd highest wicket-taker in the world in T20 international format and has strong credentials in the IPL as well. Punjab Kings retained him during the mega auction using RTM rule and he will be expected to lead the bowling attack of the team.
IPL Stats - 2024 |
Matches |
Wickets |
Average |
Economy |
Arshdeep Singh |
14 |
19 |
26.57 |
10.03 |
T20i Stats - 2024 |
Matches |
Wickets |
Average |
Economy |
Arshdeep Singh |
18 |
36 |
13.50 |
7.49 |
6) Bhuvneshwar Kumar - Royal Challengers Bangalore
Bhuvneshwar Kumar has been through a rough patch in recent times. He has been dropped from the national team because of a major dip in his performance and has failed to make an impact in IPL as well. However, Royal Challengers Bangalore have signed him and after 15 years it is a homecoming for the pacer. It is a new start and that might bring in some new energy for India’s swing maestro.
IPL Stats |
Matches |
Wickets |
Average |
Economy |
Bhuvneshwar Kumar |
176 |
181 |
27.23 |
7.56 |
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