Ben Hilfenhaus IPL Story: 22 wickets in 372 balls for Chennai Super Kings. The Australian speed merchant spent two electrifying seasons with CSK (2012 & 2014), firing in 17 bowling innings, conceding only 479 runs at an economy of 7.73. His strike-rate of 16.91 balls per wicket underlined relentless pressure, while a best of 3 for 23 showcased his ability to dismantle top orders in crunch games. Zero batting entries, pure bowling focus—Hilfenhaus was CSK’s silent assassin with the white ball.

Ashish Nehra IPL career: 106 wickets in 88 innings, 14 three-wicket bursts, best 4 for 10, economy 7.85, strike-rate 18. Overs nine seasons from 2008 to 2017, the left-arm quick turned powerplay destroyer for Mumbai Indians, Delhi Capitals, Pune Warriors, Chennai Super Kings and Sunrisers Hyderabad. In 2015-16 he spearheaded CSK and SRH attacks, returning 24 wickets in 17 games. His 1908 balls cost only 2495 runs, a testament to discipline on Indian decks. With the bat Nehra was never the headline, yet 41 runs at 66 strike-rate and three fours plus one towering six show he could swing if needed. Highest score 22 off 14, 17 innings, no fifty but plenty of sting in the tail.

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