5 bowlers with the best economy in death overs in IPL history

The last four overs, known as the ‘Death-overs’, are the most crucial and important overs in T20 cricket as the game can turn on its head in these overs. One good over in that period can change the whole complexion of the match. Bowlers are under severe pressure in the final four overs and have to be on their toes to bowl with absolute perfection. In the Indian Premier League (IPL), many have delivered with great economy rates in these final few overs.
Let’s take a look at 5 bowlers with the best economy rate in the death overs in the history of IPL: (min 30 overs)

Sunil Narine (7.88)

West Indian mystery bowler Sunil Narine, who has played only for Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) in the IPL, has the fifth-best economy rate of 7.88 in the death-overs by a bowler with a minimum of 30 overs bowled. In 90 innings, the spinner has leaked 924 runs in 703 deliveries with 55 wickets at an average of 16.80.

Mitchell Starc (7.83)

Australian speedster Mitchell Starc has the fourth-best economy rate of 7.83 in the final four overs. The left-arm pacer, who played for Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) in 2014 and 2015, conceded 248 runs in 190 deliveries with 16 wickets at an average of 15.50 in 20 innings in the death-overs.

Lasith Malinga (7.82)

Yorker specialist Sri Lankan international Lasith Malinga occupies the third position on this chart. The lethal pacer played only for Mumbai Indians in his IPL career, which spanned from 2009 to 2019. In 109 innings, Malinga conceded 1196 runs in 917 balls and took 90 wickets. His economy rate and the average were 7.82 and 13.28 respectively.

Doug Bollinger (7.51)

Another Australian quick, Doug Bollinger is the second name on this list. The left-arm seam bowler played for Chennai Super Kings for three seasons in 2010, 2011, and 2012. In 24 innings, the pacer gave away 263 runs in 210 deliveries at an economy rate of 7.51 in the last four overs. He snared 21 scalps at an average of just 12.52.

Rashid Khan (7.17)

Star Afghanistan spinner Rashid Khan tops the chart. The leg spinner, who has played for Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) in the past and currently serving Gujarat Titans (GT), has leaked given away only 251 runs in 210 balls in 34 innings. Rashid has picked up 14 wickets at an economy rate of just 7.17 and his average being 17.92.