3 leg-spinners in Rajasthan Royals’ 9 top wicket-takers in history of the IPL
The Rajasthan Royals have had their fair share of star bowlers over the years, who have delivered match-winning performances with the ball in hand.
Various bowling styles and key moments set them apart, but they are all in the same category of ruthless bowlers for the pink franchise.
But which bowlers have been the most prolific in Rajasthan Royals franchise history?
Here are the nine stars to have taken the most wickets in pink.
9. Kevon Cooper – 39 IPL wickets for RR in 31 matches
Cooper’s deceptive medium pace made him a surprise asset for the Royals between 2012 and 2014.
His 39 wickets at an average of 24.58 included two four-wicket hauls with his ability to mix up his deliveries making him difficult to play.
He was often called upon to break up partnerships and his franchise best figures of 4/18 shine a light on his knack for breaking up partnerships.
Batters never knew what to expect as he once took four wickets in as many balls in the Caribbean Premiership.
8. Shreyas Gopal – 41 IPL wickets for RR in 42 matches
A crafty leg-spinner, Gopal was a consistent performer in the famous pink kit within the IPL.
His career economy of 8.04 underscored his class in keeping batters honest with his variations key in outfoxing his opposition.
To cement his legendary status, Gopal has an IPL hat trick to his name and once dismissed Virat Kohli and AB de Villiers in the same over.
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7. Trent Boult – 45 IPL wickets for RR in 42 matches
When the Kiwi paceman arrived at the Royals, he instantly added large volumes of firepower to their bowling attack.
His skill in striking with the new ball through swinging it both ways and mixing in deadly yorkers at the death made him invaluable at both ends of the innings.
The Black Caps’ legend is a hero in New Zealand and has sent down 6 maiden overs in the IPL which is no mean feat!
6. Jofra Archer – 46 IPL wickets for RR in 35 matches
The England bowler’s express pace and pinpoint accuracy made him a nightmare for opposition batters in the IPL.
It’s taken him just 35 matches to get to his tally backed up by an impressive average of 21.32 meaning wickets are never far away.
His willingness to bowl short, sharp and fiery spells makes him vital in turning the course of matches with his franchise-best figures of 3/15 showing he can strike quickly.
The Barbados-born star relies on his raw speed and has been dominant in all formats.
5. James Faulkner – 53 IPL wickets for RR in 48 matches
The Australian all-rounder was a short-format superstar who was dominant during his stint with the Rajasthan Royals.
Faulkner was known for his death bowling with his secret weapon a lethal slower ball that caught out the world’s best batters with immense frequency.
His two five-wicket hauls including figures of 5/16 are a testament to his ruthlessness with the ball in hand.
He was equally adept with the bat in hand, smoking a century off just 57 balls for his nation in an ODI.
4. Shane Warne – 58 IPL wickets for RR in 56 matches
The legendary Shane Warne was not only the franchise’s first captain but one of their most influential bowlers.
The wizard of spin took his 58 wickets in just 56 matches with IPL best figures of 4/21 among his star performances.
Warne’s tactical brilliance and knack for outsmarting batters were probably helped by his professional poker career.
3. Siddharth Trivedi – 65 IPL wickets for RR in 76 matches
The medium pace and accuracy of Trivedi made him a reliable performer for the Royals, claiming 65 wickets at an economy of just 7.58 runs an over.
He was trusted by his captain to bowl tight overs in high-pressure situations with best figures of 4/25 backing up their trust.
Trivedi was a part of the Royals’ inaugural title-winning season in 2008 and was one of their most loyal servants.
2. Yuzvendra Chahal – 66 IPL wickets for RR in 46 matches
Chahal’s dominance has cemented his place as one of the best and most skilled leg spinners in the modern game.
It’s taken him just 46 matches to be within just one wicket of the record as he looks certain to be the franchise-leading wicket-taker this season.
If he keeps striking at this rate, Chahal has the potential to be the first player in Royals history to reach 100 wickets.
1. Shane Watson – 67 IPL wickets for RR in 84 matches
Alongside his place on the leading franchise run-scorers list, the Australia all-rounder’s brilliance landed him 67 wickets with his best figures being 3/10.
Renowned for his skill in swinging the ball, Watson is truly one of the franchise’s greatest players.
His all-round performances have raised eyebrows and his country music single backs up the argument that there is nothing that the man can’t do.
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