After witnessing a run fest in the ODI series, it is certainly hard to put your money on any bowler to fetch fantasy points. However, despite the batsman-friendly wickets of India, the story could well turn out to be different in the T20I series as five fielders are allowed outside the circle after the power play.
But, it would be advisable to err on the side of caution and not spend big on the bowlers, using the money on some of the high-profile batsmen. Despite the seemingly mammoth task, we managed to pick 5 bowlers who you must buy in your Oye Captain fantasy teams for the 3-match T20 series.
Bhuvneshwar Kumar - 8
Time and again, Bhuvneshwar Kumar has delivered in the T20 format. A quick look at his records in the IPL and you'll get the picture. In the last season, the pacer finished the tournament as the highest wicket-taker (23 scalps) and was, certainly, one of the main architects behind Sunrisers Hyderabad winning the title. He can bowl well with the new ball as well as the old.
The best part about Bhuvi, as he is fondly called, is that he is available for just 8 credits on Oye Captain. Even though he didn't impress in the two ODIs he played against the English, he is a must have considering his affordable price tag and wicket-taking ability. His economy of 6.6 in T20Is further strengthens his hand.
Jake Ball - 8
Jake Ball is slowly starting to become a serious cricketer for England in the limited overs format. Despite having a relatively expensive T20 career economy of over 8, he is a valuable asset to the team as he is a guaranteed wicket-taker.
In T20 cricket, almost everyone goes for runs. In that case, it helps having someone who can fetch wickets regularly and get you a decent return. Valued at 8 credits, he should fit into your team seamlessly considering his decent return of 5 wickets in the recently concluded ODI Series vs India.
Adil Rashid - 7.5
This may surprise a few since he wasn't given an opportunity to showcase his skills in the ODI series after the first game, but this is a different format, different ball game altogether. Rashid, being a leg spinner, can be extremely effective in the T20 format where he has the knack of picking up wickets in the middle overs when batsmen try to attack him.
A decent career economy of 7.4 in T20 cricket and a record of 4 four-wicket hauls should earn him an instant call-up to the England team. He was very successful in the Big Bash League last season and can prove to be an excellent buy in this T20I series. England didn't risk him in excellent batting surfaces, especially with the fielding restrictions, but he will likely slot back in for these games. And the striking feature is, he is valued only at 7.5 - a definite bargain!
Amit Mishra - 8.5
One leg spinner after another. Amit Mishra is another prime example of a wrist spinner being very effective in this format. He has not only found tremendous success in the IPL over the years, but Mishra was also excellent against New Zealand recently. He lost his place once Ashwin and Jadeja were recalled for the ODIs, but with those two getting rested again, Mishra is sure to prove his mettle once again.
If he finds some purchase of the surface, he can prove to be unplayable as the Kiwis found out at Vizag when the leggie picked up five wickets. In five games, he picked up 15 wickets, and is definitely on top of his game in the game's shortest formats. With an average of just 13, shelling out 8.5 credits to get the Indian in your team should be a no-brainer.
Jasprit Bumrah - 8.5
The youngster has cemented his place in the Indian limited overs sides with his brilliant performances off late and you can expect him to shine yet again. He wasn't at his best in the ODI series and went for plenty, but his wicket-taking skills still helped him bag five wickets. Bumrah couldn't get those yorkers to perfection in the three games, but it was certainly just a blip. Expect the 25-year-old to be at his best yet again like he has been in recent months.
Bumrah is also valued at just 8.5, which makes him a valuable asset. With an economy of less than seven and an average of just 20, stats say that Bumrah was the third most successful bowler in T20 cricket last year with 57 scalps to his name - a very impressive feat. If he gets his mojo back and gets his length right yet again, he will certainly prove to be a handful for the visitors, so get him in and see him fetch loads of points.
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