IPL 2021: Five all-rounders who will be integral to their team’s campaign
In any format of the game, the role of an all-rounder is vital for the team. Every side wants players who can contribute on multiple fronts. Such players become more valuable in the shortest format of the game as it helps in providing balance to the squad. In this article, let us look at 5 all-rounders who will be crucial for their team in the 2021 edition of the IPL.
Ben Stokes
Ben Stokes has been one of the most valuable players in IPL cricket in recent years. So far, he has scored 920 runs in the league at a strike rate of 135.1. He has also picked up 28 wickets in the tournament. This year, he will prove to be a vital cog in the Rajasthan Royals’ arsenal.
Hardik Pandya
Hardik Pandya is currently one of the best finishers in T20 cricket. He has an incredible strike rate of 159.27 in the IPL and has scored 1349 runs in 74 innings. He has also picked up 42 wickets in the cash-rich league. In the recently completed T20I series against England, Pandya was regularly bowling 4 overs and proved his worth as a bowler.
Ravindra Jadeja
There are very few players who consistently perform well in all three disciplines including batting, bowling and fielding. Ravindra Jadeja is one such player, and he is going to be an important member of the CSK side this year. Jadeja has scored 2159 runs in 139 IPL innings and has taken 114 wickets so far. He has an impressive economy rate of 7.67 in the tournament.
Andre Russell
Andre Russell is one of the most dangerous batsmen to bowl to, especially in the death overs. The KKR all-rounder has a strike rate of 182.33 in the IPL, which is the highest for any player with a minimum of 500 runs in the league. He also contributed with the ball last season and will surely play a key role in KKR’s campaign this year.
Dwayne Bravo
Dwayne Bravo has consistently bowled well in the death overs for CSK. This year also, he will have to perform well in tough situations for the team. Bravo has 153 wickets to his name in 140 IPL matches. He has also scored 1490 runs in the cash-rich league which includes many important knocks as a finisher as well.
