IPL 2009 is going to be all about the batsmen, right? Wrong. Whilst the tournament will certainly showcase some stunning strokeplay, there will be plenty of opportunities for bowlers to grab the glory, writes Andrew Hughes.
Last year Sohail Tanvir wreaked havoc by making regular early breakthroughs for Rajasthan, demonstrating that there is no better way to stem the flow of runs than taking wickets. And with boundaries expected every other ball, it is a lot easier to put pressure on batsmen in Twenty20 than in the longer versions of the game. Providing you've got the necessary control and guile, it is possible to thrive in the apparently unforgiving environment of Twenty20. So here's the Betfair guide to the bowlers likely to do well in IPL 2009.
Murali Karthik
One of the most underrated bowlers in world cricket, he is something of a rarity in the Twenty20 format. He bowls orthodox left-arm spin, with a classically high action, gets plenty of revolutions on the ball and gives it a fair amount of air. Conventional wisdom says he should be just the sort of bowler to struggle at this version of the game.
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