IPL 2018: 4 takeaways from the opening four games

#2 Spinners ruling the roost

"Batsmen gets you runs, bowlers win you matches", is a true statement even in the shortest format of the game. Bowlers have been an important part of a team's success, especially spin bowlers.

In the four games so far, we have seen how the spinners have changed the complexion of the game. If they don't pick wickets, they still choke you with bowling an economical spell.

Markande's 3 for 23, Ashwin's 1 for 23, Mujeeb's 2 for 28, Tewatia's 1 for 24, Narine's 1 for 30, Shakib's 2 for 23, and Rashid's 1 for 23, all from four overs, are some of the spells in the four games which proved crucial. Spinners definitely have a key role to play.