Doug Bollinger was the fast-bowling spearhead Chennai Super Kings relied on for three consecutive IPL seasons from 2010 to 2012, and his numbers tell the story of a left-arm quick who made every ball count. In 27 bowling innings for the men in yellow, Bollinger scythed through opposition line-ups to claim 37 wickets at a strike-rate of 15.57 balls per wicket—one of the best among pacers in the tournament during that period. Four times he rattled the opposition with three-wicket bursts, and his best figures of 4 for 15 showcased his ability to run through batting orders on his day. Operating at an economy rate of 7.22 across 96 overs, he proved equally effective in the powerplay and at the death, a versatility that helped CSK clinch crucial matches. Bollinger’s impact was not limited to the ball alone. In the four brief innings he batted, the Australian struck a six and a four to collect 21 runs, including a quick-fire 16 that underlined his lower-order hitting credentials whenever the team needed late-overs acceleration. From 2010 to 2012, no other overseas left-arm pacer took more wickets for CSK than Bollinger, making him a cornerstone of their title-winning squads.

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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