Five players tailor-made for the ‘Bowling Machine’ Free Hit in ICC Dream11 Classic mode
However, there are some exceptions as it is not applicable for run-outs and four and five-wicket haul bonus. Nevertheless, it is still a very useful chip for maximizing the points. Bowlers are expected to have a tough time in England in terms of containing runs due to the flat nature of the pitches. So, it is important to pick bowlers who are capable of taking wickets at will. Let's have a look at five bowlers who are capable of giving you maximum returns in terms of wickets during the course of the ICC Men's Cricket World Cup 2019.
Lungi Ngidi (South Africa)
In a team consisting of fiery bowlers like Kagiso Rabada and Dale Steyn, Lungi Ngidi comes out as an even better option for the ‘Bowling Machine’ Free-hit. Ever since making his debut last year, Ngidi has gone on to pick up 34 wickets in 18 ODIs. He picks up a wicket at an interval of every 24 deliveries approximately, a frequency even better than that of Rabada who strikes every 32 deliveries approximately. At this rate, you can back him to pick up at least two to three wickets every match.
Rashid Khan (Afghanistan)
This chip looks tailor-made for the Afghanistan spinner who has the most number of ODI wickets (125) since the 2015 ICC World Cup. Not only that, his average and strike-rate of 15.33 and 23.50 respectively have been among the best during this period. These numbers suggest how good he is at picking up wickets. He should be your first choice option whenever Afghanistan play, irrespective of the strength of the opposition.
Nathan Coulter-Nile (Australia)
He is a proven wicket-taker in ODIs. He has often eclipsed Australia’s premier bowlers like Mitchell Starc and Josh Hazlewood with his wicket-taking prowess. His ODI strike-rate of 27.1 since ICC World Cup 2015 is even better than that of Starc’s 29.3. Making him your bowling machine ahead of Starc, who would definitely be the most popular choice in Australia’s matches, can give you an edge over others in the race.
Trent Boult (New Zealand)
The Kiwi pacer is yet another wicket-taking machine. With an average of 24.59 and strike-rate of 27.8, Boult is the third highest wicket-taker with 107 scalps to his name since last World Cup. He is the best and the most reliable wicket-taker in the New Zealand side. He may be a popular choice for this chip in matches New Zealand’s matches but he will definitely make you pay if you choose to overlook him.
Jasprit Bumrah (India)
The Indian speedster has the second highest number of wickets among pacers in ODIs ever since he made his debut back in 2016. His 85 wickets in his 49 matches thus far have come at a strike-rate of 29.4. Moreover, he is a very good choice considering he will be on death-bowling duties as well. His slower variations are hard to pick and he also has a deadly yorker in his arsenal. He is one of the very few bowlers you can back to pick up wickets at the death. So, there is no need to think twice while using this chip on him.