Bowlers have always been an important part of any cricket game, and while it’s often said that batters win you the game, bowlers win you the tournament. When it comes to the IPL, there is no question about how important their role is. We’ve seen numerous times how bowlers like Jasprit Bumrah and Kuldeep Yadav have contributed significantly to their respective teams. In the IPL 2025 auction, we saw how many teams went all out to secure quality bowlers. On one hand, we saw Yuzvendra Chahal receiving a big cheque from Punjab Kings, while on the other hand, just before the auction, Bumrah got back to Mumbai Indians at a high price. If we need to sum up the top-quality bowlers in a playing XI, here’s how it would look. These names have a great chance of performing big in the upcoming IPL as well.
Best bowlers Playing XI for IPL 2025
| Player | Team |
| Jasprit Bumrah (C) | Mumbai Indians |
| Mohammad Shami | Sunrisers Hyderabad |
| Rashid Khan | Gujarat Titans |
| Kuldeep Yadav | Delhi Capitals |
| Trent Boult | Mumbai Indians |
| Kagiso Rabada | Gujarat Titans |
| Tushar Deshpande | Rajasthan Royals |
| Bhuvneshwar Kumar | Royal Challengers Bengaluru |
| Varun Chakaravarthy | Kolkata Knight Riders |
| Yuzvendra Chahal | Punjab Kings |
| Mayank Yadav | Lucknow Super Giants |
In any format, captains look up to Jasprit Bumrah when it comes to the initial few overs or the death overs. On top of that, whenever a captain needs a wicket, Bumrah is the go-to bowler who dethrones batters. He could be the well-suited leader to lead this team. If we look at his IPL records, he has taken 165 wickets in 133 matches, with an average of 22.51 and an economy rate of 7.30, showcasing how well he has taken wickets with an impressive economy rate of 7.30. To give him support, players like Mohammad Shami, all-rounder Rashid Khan, and others can assist him. Apart from that, the speedster Mayank Yadav, who plays for LSG, is another reason he deserves his place in this team with his pace bowling.
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