IPL 2018: Top 3 Dark Horses for the Purple Cap

#2 Jofra Archer

Rajasthan Royals paid a huge amount of Rs. 7.2 crore for an unknown player like Jofra Archer at the auction. This bowling all-rounder grabbed the limelight in the Big Bash League this year.

He has good pace and bounce and his ability to bowl at death makes him a hot prospect for any T20 franchise in league cricket. In BBL 2018, he claimed 16 wickets in just 12 matches with an economy rate of 7.96. He is also a lower-order pinch hitter with career strike rate of 143.38.

This all-round ability will make him a valuable asset for the Rajasthan Royals. He is also a quick fielder and has some excellent catches to his name already. If Archer is able to continue his form in IPL, he would grab the spotlight this year.

Archer has a responsibility to lead his side in bowling from the front and give the team the initial breakthroughs. He will also have to bowl in tremendous pressure at death overs. If he succeeds, he would give solid competition to all the bowlers for the Purple Cap.