Fast bowlers chase but Chahal leads the wicket race

As India search for the right formula with the ball, leg-spinner Yuzvendra Chahal has once again shown his class, taking five matches to reach 10 wickets in the 2024 edition. Not only has the 33-year-old conceded just 7.33 runs an over, but he has claimed at least one wicket in each of his five outings.

In good news for Bangladesh fans, Mustafizur Rahman has been flying the red and green flag for Chennai Super Kings, taking nine wickets at an economy of eight in four matches. He leads the fast bowlers in the tournament so far and should spearhead the Tigers' attack in the USA and West Indies in June.

After bursting onto the international scene at the recent T20 World Cup in Australia, left-arm new-ball specialist Arshdeep Singh is once again hitting his stride ahead of a global tournament, taking a wicket every 14 deliveries for Punjab Kings.

The reputation of India selector Jasprit Bumrah has meant that Mumbai Indians' opponents have at least tried to get to grips with the world-class quick, who has conceded 6.12 runs an over and taken five wickets in his first four matches.

The competition is a time to showcase quality and the opportunity has been seized by a number of local quicks vying for a place in the Indian squad. After being mentioned last season, Mohit Sharma has impressed again, taking eight wickets in his first six appearances for Gujarat Titans. Youngster Mayank Yadav has made an impression with his 150-plus rockets that have proved too much for some batsmen.

With their batters generally impressing, Proteas fans will also be looking to their fast bowlers, namely Gerald Coetzee and Kagiso Rabada, for success. Coetzee, who was nominated for the ICC Men's Emerging Cricketer of the Year after a strong performance at the 2023 Cricket World Cup, has continued to enjoy his time in India with seven wickets in four matches, while Rabada has seven scalps in five matches.