IPL 2020: 3 factors that could help SRH win their second title this year

#3 The all-round Afghan talent

Mohammad Nabi

In Afghanistan’s Mohammad Nabi and Rashid Khan, SRH are blessed to have two of the most talented T20 all-rounders in world cricket today. Both are dependable cricketers who might not always be outstanding, but very rarely produce underwhelming performances.

In last year’s edition, Nabi claimed eight wickets with his off-spin in as many games at an average of 24.25 and a strike rate of 21.87. With the bat, he contributed a quick 115 runs in 76 balls. In the BBL, playing for Melbourne Renegades, Nabi made 160 runs in six matches at a strike rate of 160 and picked up five wickets at a strike rate of 22.80. SRH will be hoping for some inspiring efforts from veteran Nabi this year as well.

Rashid Khan

As for Rashid Khan, he is more of a bowling all-rounder. In 15 matches last year, he claimed 17 wickets at an average of 22.17 and a strike rate of 21.17. With 21 scalps, he was the second-highest wicket taker in 2018. The crafty leg-spinner had a brilliant BBL season for Adelaide Strikers with 19 wickets in 15 games, including a hat-trick.

He has the ability to unsettle the best of batsmen with his guile, which is what makes his a precious gift for SRH. As a combination, the off and leg spin duo of Nabi and Khan can cause double trouble to the opponents.

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