IPL: 5 bowlers capable of opening the innings for their teams

Here are the players who can be used for opening the batting for their teams.

By Suryesh M

Updated - 26 May 2018, 15:53 IST

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3. Harshal Patel | Delhi Daredevils

Delhi Daredevils’ Harshal Patel in action. (Photo by Surjeet Yadav/IANS)

Harshal Patel was never known for his abilities with the bat before the 11th season of the IPL. He played for the Royal Challengers Bangalore earlier before he moved on to the Delhi Daredevils. He got his opportunities after Shreyas Iyer was handed over the responsibilities of the team. Furthermore, he was given the additional responsibility of batting higher up the order.

Patel who played 41 IPL games thus far only batted in 16 innings. Out of the 107 runs he has scored throughout his IPL career, Patel has scored 60 this season itself. Also, he has scored all his runs at a strike rate over 180 all in the non-powerplay overs this year. He could probably be more dangerous in the powerplays and could be ideal for DD’s opening position.

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