Bowlers with the Best Economy Rates in Death Overs in the IPL
Rashid Khan has the best economy rate in IPL history.
In the fast-paced and high-pressure arena of T20 cricket, the death overs often serve as the ultimate litmus test for bowlers. These final overs, typically the last four or five of an innings, demand impeccable accuracy, nerve, and strategic brilliance to contain the opposition’s onslaught.
Within the Indian Premier League (IPL), where every run conceded can tilt the balance of a match, the bowlers who excel in these crucial moments are celebrated for their skill and composure. In this article, we look at the elite list of bowlers with the best economy rates in the history of IPL’s death overs.
Rashid Khan (50)
Afghanistan’s spin sensation, Rashid Khan, leads the pack with an economy rate of 7.70 in death overs. He’s hailed as one of the top-notch spin wizards in cricket today, and he’s proving it in the IPL too.
Lasith Malinga (153)
Coming in at number two is the one and only Lasith Malinga, with an outstanding IPL economy rate of 7.83. It’s pretty remarkable, especially when you consider he delivered a whopping 158 overs in the nail-biting death stages.
Sunil Narine (121)
Bagging third place is Sunil Narine, with a standout 7.96 economy rate in the death overs. That’s some seriously tight bowling, especially with over 120 overs under his belt for Kolkata Knight Riders.
Ravichandran Ashwin (52)
At the fourth spot, we have got the Indian spinner Ravichandran Ashwin, holding an 8.40 economy rate in the death overs. He’s currently representing Rajasthan Royals in the IPL, and he’s always been a game-changer no matter the team.
Chris Morris (98)
Securing fifth place is the former South African quickie, Chris Morris, with an 8.56 economy rate. He used to be a real terror in the death overs, keeping batters on their toes. In his last IPL stint, he donned the Rajasthan Royals jersey.
Disclaimer: Figures in brackets represent the number of overs bowled during the death stages.
Note: The statistics provided in this analysis are accurate as of April 11, 2024. Please note that these numbers may change as the tournament progresses.
