IPL 2019: Flop overseas XI of the season

9. Lockie Ferguson (Kolkata Knight Riders)

Lockie Ferguson bowled too short this year - Image Courtesy (BCCI/IPLT20.com)

The Kiwi pacer, Lockie Ferguson, was expected to add fire to Kolkata’s attack but he struggled with his length and was too short with the ball. The fact that Ferguson’s mustache made more headlines than his bowling speaks volumes about his performances. His economy of 10.76 was one of the worst in the tournament. He is likely to be released by the franchise ahead of the auctions next year. Harry Gurney replaced him in the team in the later stages of the tournament.

10. Mujeeb ur Rahman (Kings XI Punjab)

Mujeeb-ur-Rahman - - Image Courtesy (BCCI/IPLT20.com)

Mujeeb-ur-Rahman was brilliant with the new ball last year, bowling economical overs in the powerplay. His delivery to get rid of Virat Kohli at Chinnaswamy Stadium was one of the balls of the tournament. A shoulder injury meant the 18-year old wasn’t at his best during the cash-rich league, picking up just 3 wickets from 5 games at an expensive economy rate of more than 10 runs per over. His spell of 0/66 against Hyderabad is one of the most expensive in IPL’s history.

11. Tim Southee (Royal Challengers Bangalore)

Southee was expensive this year - Image Courtesy (BCCI/IPLT20.com)

Bowling has always been the Achilles’ heel of RCB. They had brought in Tim Southee to add experience to their attack and bowl those crucial death overs. But the Kiwi was off the mark throughout the tournament and picked up just a single wicket from three matches. His economy rate was 13.11. He was outbowled by the young quick Navdeep Saini. Dale Steyn replaced him in the side and was very impressive during his short stint.