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New Delhi . In IPL 2026, while on one hand the batsmen are hitting fours and sixes, on the other hand some deadly bowlers have also emerged who have put a brake on the run rate. T20 cricket may be called a batsman’s game, but this season proved that with the right line-length and strategy, bowlers can also change the course of the match. Especially “Dot Ball” i.e. balls on which no runs are scored – these have now become the biggest weapon of the match.

This season, there are four bowlers who have put the batsmen under complete pressure by bowling dot balls. Even the world’s biggest star batsmen have been seen struggling in front of him.

name comes at the top Mohammed Shami of, which this time Indian Premier League Playing for Lucknow Super Giants. Shami has set a new standard by bowling 66 dot balls in just 6 matches. This figure shows that he has bowled approximately 11 overs in which the batsman could not score even a single run. His precise line and seam movement has become a big challenge for the batsmen. This is the reason why their economy also remains impressive.

are in second place Mohammed Sirajwho is looking in great form while playing for Gujarat Titans. Siraj has also bowled 63 dot balls in 6 matches. The special thing is that he is proving to be very dangerous with the new ball in the powerplay. His swing and aggressive bowling do not give the batsmen a chance to play freely. Besides, he has also taken wickets, which further increases his impact.

come third Sunil Narinewho has been a trusted name for Kolkata Knight Riders over the years. His mystery spin still remains a puzzle for the batsmen. This season, he has bowled 61 dot balls and his economy is around 6.82, which is considered very economical as per T20. Narine’s specialty is that he not only stops runs but also forces the batsmen to play wrong shots.

England’s fast bowlers are in fourth place Jofra Archerwho is playing for Rajasthan Royals. Archer has performed brilliantly after returning from injury. He has bowled 57 dot balls in 6 matches and has also taken 8 wickets in his name. His pace and bounce make batsmen uncomfortable, making it difficult to score runs.

These four bowlers have proved that in T20 cricket, not only big shots but also dot balls lay the foundation of victory. When batsmen are unable to score runs consistently, the pressure increases and mistakes start happening. This strategy is the secret of the success of these bowlers.