Spinners are always going to play an important role on Indian wickets. Since the IPL is ongoing and, as mentioned, spinners play an essential role, especially in the middle overs of the game, let’s find out about five Indian spinners who could play a key role for their respective franchises.
Top 5 Indian Spinners
Suyvash Sharma (Kolkata Knight Riders)
Suyvash came onto the scene last season in 2023 when he made an impact on his debut against RCB by picking up three wickets at Eden Gardens. Having played 12 matches to date and already taken 10 wickets with a decent bowling economy of 8.26, he is surely a player to bet on this season.
R. Sai Kishore (Gujarat Titans)
Picked up by the Gujarat Titans in the 2022 IPL auction, Kishore has been with the camp since then. Despite limited opportunities, he has performed well for the GT, having played 7 matches to date and picking up 8 wickets with an excellent bowling economy of 7.52. He is making his mark as a key player for the Gujarat Titans.
Ravi Bishnoi (Lucknow Super Giants)
Ravi Bishnoi has already made a name for himself as a wicket-taking spinner in the Indian Premier League. Formerly playing for the Punjab Kings and now representing the Lucknow Super Giants, he has taken 54 wickets in 54 matches, also having an impressive economy rate of 7.63 till now. He is surely a spin bowler to watch out for in this IPL.
Kuldeep Yadav (Delhi Capitals)
Yadav, a proven key player for the national squad, has also showcased his skills in the IPL. Having played in 75 matches to date in the IPL, he has 74 wickets with a reasonable bowling economy of 8.11. His best bowling figures of 4/14 were achieved against KKR in 2022. With his rare Chinaman action, he is one of the best wicket-taking spinners India has to date.
Yuzvendra Chahal (Rajasthan Royals)
Like Kuldeep Yadav, Yuzvendra Chahal is also one of the finest spinners India has. With a proven track record in the IPL, he is the leading wicket-taker in tournament history. Chahal has played 148 matches for the team to date, taking 193 wickets with an impressive bowling economy of 7.63 and having a best individual figure of 5/40.
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