#3. Arshdeep Singh (PBKS)
Punjab Kings' (PBKS) fast bowler Arshdeep Singh has developed a reputation as a brilliant death bowler in the competition this season. The 23-year-old may not have taken many scalps but his economy rate in IPL 2022 has enthralled everyone.
Arshdeep had his best season in last year's competition, taking 18 wickets in 12 games. This led PBKS to retain him ahead of the IPL 2022 season. The left-arm pacer repaid the faith shown in him by his franchise as he took on the onus of bowling difficult overs without much fuss.
In PBKS' 14 league games, Arshdeep took ten wickets at an immaculate economy of 7.7. Moreover, in the death overs, he became even more thrifty, leaking runs at just 7.58 - only behind Jasprit Bumrah among all bowlers in IPL 2022.
Singh's ability to bowl the change-ups, along with wide yorkers and deliveries in the block-hole, has earned him a place in the Indian squad for the upcoming T20I series against South Africa.
#2. Umran Malik (SRH)
Similar to Arshdeep, Umran Malik was also retained ahead of the IPL 2022 season. While PBKS' Arshdeep is more of a mid-130s bowler, Malik is known for his blistering pace. The tearaway pacer from Jammu and Kashmir can clock 150+ kmph consistently and even bowled the fastest-ever delivery by an Indian player (157 kmph) in the IPL.
Despite playing just three IPL games prior to this season, Malik was the talk of the Indian Premier League 2022 season. With 22 wickets in 14 outings, the 22-year-old was the highest wicket-taker among the Indian pacers this term.
The right-arm pacer was a lethal bowling option for SRH and someone who created fear among the opposition. His express pace couldn't keep him away from the Indian setup as Malik earned his call-up to the Indian T20I team earlier this month.
#1. Mohsin Khan (LSG)
After warming the bench for three seasons with the Mumbai Indians (MI), Mohsin Khan made his IPL debut for the Lucknow Super Giants (LSG). He proved to be one of the steals of the season, as LSG paid just ₹20 lakhs to secure his services at the mega-auction.
The pacer was excellent for LSG and played his part in helping his side reach the playoffs. The highlight of Mohsin's excellent campaign was his consistency. The left-armer went wicketless just once in the nine games he played this season.
The Uttar Pradesh-born lad took 14 scalps at an excellent average of 14. With his tight line and lengths, he only leaked runs at a rate of 5.9 and even bowled two maidens in IPL 2022. During the match against Delhi Capitals, Mohsin picked up four wickets, conceding just 16 runs, to lead the side to victory.
In what was a huge compliment to Mohsin, LSG skipper KL Rahul confessed that he does not enjoy facing the young pacer in the nets due to his sharp bowling.
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