Top 5 bowlers with worst economy rate in IPL
Marcus Stoinis and Sam Curran (Image Source: Twitter)

Much has been talked about the best bowling performances in IPL. Here’s a list of five bowlers who bowled at least 100 overs and have the worst economy rates in the tournament. Notably, all the top five bowlers with the worst economy in IPL are seamers.

On that note here’s the list:

5) Shardul Thakur (KKR)
Shardul Thakur has an economy rate of 9.13 in IPL.
The all-rounder played for four different franchises in the league before joining Kolkata Knight Riders.

4) Andre Russell (KKR)
Representing the Kolkata-based side for almost ten years, Andre Russell’s economy rate in the cash-rich league is 9.26.
Russell was also part of Delhi Daredevils before KKR roped him in.

3) Sam Curran (PBKS)
Sam Curran has an economy of 9.48 in IPL.
Other than Punjab Kings, Curran has also played for Chennai Super Kings in the league.

2) Chris Jordan (MI)

Joining Mumbai Indians as a replacement for Jofra Archer, Chris Jordan’s economy rate of 9.52 is the second worst.
Jordan played for six teams before becoming part of the MI’s squad.

1) Marcus Stoinis (LSG)

Lucknow Super Giants’ star all-rounder, Marcus Stoinis, has been leaking runs at a rate of 9.58 in IPL.
Stoinis has represented three franchises other than LSG in his IPL career so far.

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