With the introduction of the Impact Player rule, the role of all-rounders has decreased. Nevertheless, if you could get a few overs from the top half of the playing XI, the depth of the side will increase. On that note, here, we take a look at the list of three teams that could get 8 overs from the Top 6 in IPL 2024.
1) Lucknow Super Giants
When LSG went into the IPL 2022 Mega-Auctions, they were intent on filling the squad with all-rounders. Yes, the team might have changed a bit but the franchise still has some quality options in the Top 6.
On his day, Deepak Hooda can easily bowl four overs. If LSG has to use a right-arm off-spinner, they must select K Gowtham. However, if Deepak can be used, LSG can have another option in the team. Marcus Stoinis can be a decent option in the middle overs and he can also contribute well on his day.
2) Royal Challengers Bangalore
RCB has focussed on hiring good all-rounders so that the depth of the team will increase. They made a major move by trading Cameron Green from Mumbai Indians before the auctions. This now gives them a quality option in the pace department, as well.
Yes, Green might not find help in Chinnaswamy but he can be a choice when any other bowler has a bad day. And yes, Glenn Maxwell is anyway there and this time around, he will have more responsibility with the ball.
3) Chennai Super Kings
CSK is one of the teams that could get 8 overs from the Top 6 in IPL 2024. Ravindra Jadeja, who bats in the Top 6, is the best four overs that the team can get in Chepauk.
These days, Shivam Dube has been doing well with the ball. While he can offer something, Rachin Ravindra, who is touted to play at No.3 is a frontline spinner. Daryl Mitchell and Sameer Rizvi can also provide some overs to MS Dhoni.
