Muttiah Muralitharan v Iqbal Abdulla: Player comparison
With the fourth edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL) on the peak, Kolkata Knight Riders are set to take on Kochi Tuskers http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Kerala-c803 tomorrow, May 5. Both the teams have played 9 games each. Kolkata has won six while Kochi has just four victories, the former
holds the top slot and the latter is ranked sixth on the points table.
As per the analysts’ view, spinners are likely to perform an instrumental role in the game, thanks to the dry and flat pitch. It is an established fact that the Indian pitches are more fovourable for spinners in compare with pacers.
Kolkata and Kochi have one quality spinner each. The Sri Lankan legend, http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Iqbal-Abdulla-c1596, is leading the spin department of Kochi.
Here we present a brief comparison between the two spinners.
Iqbal Abdulla
Iqbal is a 21-year –old left-arm orthodox spinner who possesses marked skills like swing and reverse swing. He has a glaring track record in the domestic cricket of India. Making debut in the 2007-08 season of the http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Kumar-Shri-Ranjitsinhji-c71870 Trophy, he made himself realized as
a reliable bowler very soon. His second tournament was Challenger Trophy.
Iqbal’s five-wicket haul against http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Haryana-c790 in a T20 game perked up his fame. This achievement led his selection inn the Under-19 squad for a tri-series in Sri Lanka. He finished up the series as the highest wicket-taker. The spinner was instrumental in U-19
side’s World Cup victory in 2008.
Though Iqbal’s IPL career is short but he possesses great exposure of the T20 format. He has played 29 T20 games and has 33 wickets to his credit with an average of 18.48.
During the ongoing IPL season, Iqbal is struggling well with the ball. Grabbing some important wickets, he has played a key role in his side’s wins.
The spinner is likely to make impact in tomorrow’s game and contribute well to Kolkata’s success.
Muttiah Muralitharan
The 38-year-old right-arm offbreak spinner has been ruling over the empire of cricket since almost two decades but with pump and dignity. His spin and swing skills had been remained dominant and untraceable in every era and in every competition. He has confused
the biggest batsmen and scarred the greatest champions.
Though Muralitharan’s bowling action had been controversial but he passed through every trial and hurdle successfully.
Muralitharan inaugurated his cricket career from his home ground, Kandy, and went on to stage himself internationally from an ODI series against http://www.senore.com/Cricket/India-c750 on 12 August, 1993. Taking one wicket in the very first match, Muralitharan stunned the world and set many
tongues wagering about his bowling action that remained controversial for the many years to come but he did not bother it and ultimately forced all the critics get acclimatize to his unique style. Muralitharan came into prominence during http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Sri-Lanka-c758’s 1992 tour
to http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Australia-c746 for a Test series. He was instrumental in steering his side to the World Cup 1996 victory.
The spin master played previous three IPL season for Chennai Super kings. In his 40 games, he took 40 wickets with an excellent average of 24.85. This time, he is representing the new franchise successfully. Magical Murali is supposed to thrive with ball
in tomorrow’s game and bring ashore the sinking boat of his side.
Comparing two, it is obvious that there is a sea difference between the experiences and records both the spinners but Iqbal possesses some useful skills and tricks that bring him at par with the old Sri Lankan spinner. Moreover, he is in good form. Let see
who excels tomorrow.
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