Bipul Sharma’s seven-season IPL journey from 2010 to 2017 tells the tale of an adaptable cricketer who quietly tilted games Kings XI Punjab’s way before becoming a trusted utility piece for Sunrisers Hyderabad. Over 28 bowling innings he nipped out 17 wickets at a strike-rate of 25.06 balls per scalp, never once going for more than two wickets in an outing yet keeping the run-flow tight with an economy of 8.06. Those numbers reveal a bowler who specialised in breaking partnerships rather than running through sides. With the bat he proved a handy lower-order striker: 187 runs off 123 balls at a blazing strike-rate of 152, including 11 fours and 9 sixes. His unbeaten 35 remains the highest of his 17 innings, illustrating a knack for late-overs acceleration. Whether chipping in with the ball or clearing the ropes in the death overs, Bipul Sharma’s all-round cameos made him a low-profile but valuable asset across 35 IPL matches.

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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