IPL 2017: 5 reasons why Sunrisers Hyderabad have the best bowling unit

#4 Smart buys from the management

Mustafizur Rahman took the IPL by storm last year

It has become an established fact that the success of a team in IPL is not only decided in the matches they play but is also decided at the auction table. Hence the credit for Hyderabad’s exceptional bowling performance has a lot to do with their team management who made smart decisions at the auction table.

In the 2017 auctions, Sunrisers made two crucial purchases. They bought Rashid Khan as they didn’t have any quality spinner and also Mohammed Siraj to strengthen their pace attack.

After ten matches in this IPL, the team is reaping rewards for these purchases.

Rashid was bought for INR 4 crores while for Siraj, SRH paid INR 2.6 crores. Neither of the players came cheap but SRH invested their money carefully and wasn’t afraid to shell out cash to acquire quality bowlers.

The team management’s emphasis in having an all-round bowling attack is another factor for their success. Hyderabad has plenty of bowling options and their bowling unit is multi-dimensional. Along with right-hand pacers, they have left-arm pacers in the form of Barinder Sran and Mustafizur Rahman. They also have overseas all-rounders who can bowl at decent pace. In the spin department along with Rashid, SRH has ample options for the left-arm spin while Deepak Hooda is a handy part-time right-arm off break bowler.

This extensive bowling lot increases the bench strength and has offered Warner various options.