MLC 2024 Bowling stats recap: Saurabh Netravalkar tops wickets in second edition
While International stars had their fair share of the spotlight in last season's MLC, it was a domestic player that ended up topping the charts among bowlers.
While MI New York's Trent Boult topped the wicket charts with 22 wickets in the 2023 edition, the American Saurabh Netravalkar shone among bowlers with an impressive total of 15 last year.
His heroics played a huge role in Washington Freedom winning their first-ever MLC crown in 2024.
Netravalkar made quite the name for himself with his 15 wickets, besting the other bowlers in contention by a three-wicket margin. Rachin Ravindra of New Zealand, playing alongside Netravalkar also claimed an impressive 12 wickets in 7 matches.
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Additionally, Washington Freedom bowlers dominated the rankings among bowlers, with three in the top five and five in the top ten.
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A number of notable spells headlined the 2024 season for bowlers. In particular, Rachin Ravindra's 4 for 11 against the San Francisco Unicorns and his 4/16 against the Texas Super Kings were some of the very best the tournament had on display. Additionally, Mohammad Mohsin's 4 for 13 against the San Francisco Unicorns also deserves mention.
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In terms of economy figures, Rachin Ravindra's 4.81 takes top spot. He is the only bowler in the league to concede under five runs per over. As the 2025 edition of the MLC prepares to get underway on 13th June, teams will look to bolster their bowling line-up.
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