Mukesh Kumar has quietly become one of Delhi Capitals’ most bankable quicks, turning three seasons at the Arun Jaitley Stadium into a story of relentless improvement. Across 32 bowling innings since his 2023 debut, the Bengal seamer has snapped 36 wickets—one every 17.67 balls—showing a knack for breaking partnerships exactly when the team needs it. With four three-wicket hauls already in the bag and a best of 4-fer, Mukesh has proved that pace and precision can thrive even on the batting-friendly tracks of IPL 2025. While his economy sits at 10.4 runs per over, it’s the impact that counts: 1,102 runs conceded off 636 deliveries, but those 36 wickets have swung matches Delhi’s way more often than not. A handy lower-order bat who has faced 18 balls and scored 10 runs, Mukesh’s real value lies where the stumps fly. Keep an eye on him—he’s only getting started.

Hardik Pandya IPL career story: 11 seasons, 2749 runs at a 146 strike-rate, 148 sixes, 10 half-centuries Hardik Pandya has been one of the Indian Premier League’s most explosive batting all-rounders since his 2015 debut with Mumbai Indians. Across 140 innings he has unleashed 2,749 runs off just 1,871 balls, translating to a fearsome strike-rate of 146—the sort of number that turns middle-overs into match-winning passages. He has cleared the ropes 148 times and found the boundary another 207 times, underlining why captains post straight long-on and deep mid-wicket for him from ball one. His highest score of 91 and ten half-centuries show he can both finish innings and anchor them when required. While Pandya’s primary currency is runs, he has also delivered 78 wickets in 107 bowling innings, including one five-for and five three-wicket bursts. Operating at an economy of 9.18 and a strike-rate of 20.87, he often bowls the difficult overs at the death, trusting his cutters and the slower ball. Having represented Mumbai Indians for eight of his eleven campaigns and captained Gujarat Titans to the 2022 title, Pandya’s dual-skill value has made him a marquee name every mega auction.

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