IPL 2024 has been a nightmare tournament for the bowlers. The pitches have been flat, the boundaries have been short, the bats have become bigger, and Deepak Chahar even mentioned that the quality of the balls has reduced a bit as well.
Only prominent bowlers like Jasprit Bumrah and Sunil Narine have managed to keep a check on the runs flow this season. However, the following five popular names have shockingly leaked runs at more than 11 runs per over this season.
5. Akash Madhwal – Economy rate of 11.28 in IPL 2024
Uncapped fast bowler Akash Madhwal was the find of the season for Mumbai Indians in IPL 2023. The MI pacer has leaked runs at a hammering rate of 11.28 runs per over.
4. Mitchell Starc – Economy rate of 11.48 in IPL 2024
Mitchell Starc was the most expensive signing at this auction, with a price of INR 24.75 crore. The left-arm speedster has been expensive with the ball for KKR, with his economy rate being 11.48.
3. Mayank Markande – Economy rate of 11.77
The only spinner to feature on the list is Sunrisers Hyderabad’s Mayank Markande. The leg-spinner has gone for 11.77 runs per over thus far in the competition.
2. Hardik Pandya – Economy rate of 11.95
Mumbai Indians skipper Hardik Pandya is the only specialist all-rounder to feature on the list. The right-arm pacer was quite impressive for Gujarat Titans in 2022 and 2023, but this year, his economy rate has shot up to 11.95.
1. Anrich Nortje – Economy rate of 13.36
The bowler with the worst economy rate in this season is surprisingly Anrich Nortje. The Delhi Capitals pacer, who was known for his express pace, has conceded runs at 13.36 runs per over.
