Rajasthan Royals' Bowling Display Falls Short

Lack of Effective Yorkers

The Rajasthan Royals' bowlers failed to deliver a good old-fashioned yorker, a crucial delivery in modern-day cricket, in their IPL 2025 opener against Sunrisers Hyderabad. The RR quicks went short 39.56% of deliveries and pitched 38.46% in the slot, resulting in SRH posting 286/6.

Yorkers: The Most Efficient Delivery

Historically, the yorker has been the most effective delivery for quicks in the league, with a scoring rate of just 6.74 across six completed games in Hyderabad during IPL 2024. However, the RR bowlers didn't seem to try it as often, largely banging in at length or shorter.

Archer's Spell: A Case Study

Jofra Archer's spell, the most expensive in the competition's history, makes for an intriguing case. He attempted just three yorkers, with one successful delivery going for a single. His limitations in recent times could be attributed to constant injury woes.

Effective Yorkers in the League's History

Standout quicks in the league's history, such as Lasith Malinga, Jasprit Bumrah, and Dwayne Bravo, have used the yorker as one of their most effective weapons. In his early years for RR, Archer also relied heavily on the yorker.

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