Allowing two bouncers in an over is a big change. This would bring pacers more into the game. It will be interesting to see how the teams will make use of this rule in IPL 2024. On that note, here, we take a look at the list of three teams with the best bowlers who can make use of the two bouncers rule in IPL 2024.
1) Rajasthan Royals
Prasidh Krishna and Avesh Khan are two bowlers who can bowl the hard length frequently. They are capable of making use of this rule effectively.
Kuldeep Sen is another player who can be used as an enforcer in the middle overs. His main role could be to bowl bouncers in this phase. Navdeep Saini would also be a good option for the side here.
2) Royal Challengers Bangalore
RCB is one of the teams with the best bowlers who can make use of the two bouncers rule in IPL 2024. The management seems to have built the pace attack around this rule.
Lockie Ferguson and Alzarri Joseph are excellent options in this regard. While Siraj can bowl bouncers often, Akash Deep and Vyshak V also offer promise in this regard. Reece Topley and Yash Dayal could also work for RCB with this rule.
3) Mumbai Indians
Jasprit Bumrah is one of the best examples of bowlers who can use the bouncers to perfection. He leads the bowling attack for MI and that is one of the main reasons why the team is on this list.
Adding to Bumrah, this time around, MI has also got the services of Gerald Coetzee, who can also hit the deck hard. He is likely to take care of the duties in the middle overs. Akash Madhwal, Dilshan Madushanka and Nuwan Thushara are the other bowlers who can also make use of this role.