IPL 2018: Top performer from each team after the league stage

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#6 Royal Challengers Bangalore - Umesh Yadav

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Umesh
Umesh Yadav

The Indian fast bowler was released by the Kolkata Knight Riders ahead of the IPL 2018 auctions and was snapped up by RCB for Rs 4.20 crore. The 30-year-old has been exceptional for Royal Challengers Bangalore this season. Umesh has picked 20 wickets at an excellent average of 20.9 going at 7.86 runs per over with his 3/23 against KXIP being his best this season.

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He is not the same Umesh who bowls five good balls and gives away a boundary for the last ball. The Umesh Yadav that we are witnessing now is a more improved version of his former self.

Given his knack of giving the early wickets to the captain, his improved economy and his ability to bowl at any moment of the game will make him a perfect option to have for any captain. For a team that has always been criticized for lacking potent bowling resources, the inclusion of Umesh Yadav is a boon.

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