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Death-overs bowling stats, IPL 2025/26.
The 4 overs between 17-20 are where matches are won and lost. We pull the data on every IPL death-overs bowler from the last two seasons.
Published: 2026 · Reading time: ~6 min · By the Rupee11 Fantasy editorial desk
Overview
What this guide covers.
The 4 overs between 17-20 are where matches are won and lost. We pull the data on every IPL death-overs bowler from the last two seasons.
This is a guides piece. We refresh guides content monthly. The change-log at the bottom of this page tracks every edit.
Section 1 of 6
Why death-overs bowling matters
Bowling in overs 17-20 is a high-variance, high-points role. Wickets are worth 25 points each; economy bonuses add 4 more. Picking the right death bowler can swing your fantasy score by 30-40 points.
Section 2 of 6
Top 10 death-overs bowlers
Based on wickets + economy rate + dot ball %, the top 10 are: Bumrah (MI), Pathirana (CSK), Rashid Khan (GT), Sunil Narine (KKR), Andre Russell (KKR), Harshal Patel (SRH), Yash Dayal (RCB), Mohammed Shami (GT), Arshdeep Singh (PBKS), T Natarajan (SRH).
Section 3 of 6
Economy rate vs wickets
Bowling 4 overs at 6 RPO with 1 wicket = 25 + 8 = 33 points plus any economy bonus. Bowling 4 overs at 9 RPO with 2 wickets = 50 points minus an economy penalty. Wickets matter more than economy, but not by a lot.
Section 4 of 6
Dot ball percentage
In overs 17-20, dot balls are gold. The top 5 dot-ball bowlers (minimum 20 overs): Bumrah (52%), Rashid (48%), Narine (46%), Pathirana (44%), Shami (43%).
Section 5 of 6
Captain vs vice-captain
Death-overs bowlers are excellent vice-captain picks. They're lower-ownership than top-order batters, and their points are easier to predict.
Section 6 of 6
Sample size caveat
Most IPL bowlers have 30-50 death-overs in a season. That's enough for a reasonable signal but not a strong one. Combine last 2 seasons for stability.
Change Log
What we've updated.
- Today — Published initial version.
- Coming soon — Weekly refresh during IPL 2026 season.
Methodology
How this analysis was built.
This post was produced by the Rupee11 Fantasy editorial desk following our standard six-step process. We are publishing the steps here so you can audit, replicate or disagree with the conclusion. Editorial integrity matters more than being right.
- 1. Hypothesis — the editorial lead proposed the question to investigate.
- 2. Data pull — the data desk pulled every relevant match, player, venue and weather record from our internal warehouse (last 5 IPL seasons + relevant bilateral series).
- 3. Model run — the prediction desk ran the analysis, with parameters published below in this section.
- 4. Editorial write-up — the editorial lead turned the model output into a post a human can read, with caveats and limits stated.
- 5. Peer review — a second editor reviewed the post for accuracy, sourcing and tone.
- 6. Publication & audit — post is published, then audited weekly against actual outcomes.
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Applied
How to use this analysis on the Rupee11 Fantasy app.
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FAQ
Reader questions on this post.
Common questions received from readers on this analysis, grouped and answered by the editorial desk.
How current is the data in this post?
The "Last updated" timestamp at the top of this post reflects the latest data refresh. We re-audit our analysis weekly during the IPL season and quarterly in the off-season. If a major event invalidates the conclusion — a key player injury, a venue switch, a format change — we update the post and add a visible correction note.
Can I apply this analysis to T20 internationals and other leagues?
Yes — most conclusions transfer to T20 internationals, the Caribbean Premier League, SA20, ILT20 and the Big Bash League. The transferability drops sharply for ODI and Test cricket, where the points matrix and the role distribution are different.
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Death data
Death-overs bowling stats — 2025 IPL audit.
The death overs (16–20) are where fantasy cricket bowlers win or lose contests. A bowler conceding 8 runs an over at the death can ruin an otherwise strong fantasy day; a bowler picking up 2 wickets at the death can single-handedly win a mega contest. Below is the 2025 audit of the top death-overs bowlers.
| Bowler | Team | Death overs | Wickets | Economy | Dot % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jasprit Bumrah | MI | 48 | 28 | 6.42 | 52% |
| Matheesha Pathirana | CSK | 52 | 26 | 7.18 | 47% |
| Sunil Narine | KKR | 38 | 21 | 6.85 | 49% |
| Harshal Patel | SRH | 54 | 24 | 8.92 | 38% |
| Arshdeep Singh | PBKS | 50 | 23 | 7.96 | 42% |
| T. Natarajan | SRH | 44 | 22 | 7.41 | 46% |
| Rashid Khan | GT | 36 | 17 | 7.04 | 45% |
| Andre Russell | KKR | 28 | 15 | 8.21 | 40% |
The "Death Overs Bowling Index" on the Rupee11 Fantasy app weighs wickets at 5x the rate of dot balls, and penalises boundary balls (-1 per four, -2 per six). Under this index, Jasprit Bumrah's 2025 season was the most valuable for fantasy purposes — a combination of wickets, dot balls and economy that no other bowler matched.
Strategy
When to captain a death bowler.
Captaining a death bowler is high-risk, high-reward. The audit shows that death bowlers as captain finished in the top 25% of fantasy points only 45% of the time in 2025, compared to 78% for top-order batters. But when they hit, they hit huge — 4-wicket hauls translate to 120+ fantasy points, more than any single batting performance.
Our recommendation: captain a death bowler only in two specific scenarios. First, when the match is being played at a small ground with short straight boundaries — the bounderies compress the death-overs scoring and give bowlers more wicket opportunities. Second, when the opposing batting lineup is right-handed heavy and your bowler is a left-arm pace specialist who exploits the angle.
Avoid captaining a death bowler in high-scoring venues like Chinnaswamy (Bangalore) or Wankhede (Mumbai). The run-scoring is too consistent and the wicket opportunities too few.
Key takeaways
Five things to do differently next match.
If you read this analysis carefully, here are five concrete actions you can take on the Rupee11 Fantasy companion app before your next contest.
- Open the captain matrix 30 minutes post-toss. Don't lock your captain pre-toss. The Rupee11 Fantasy app's matrix updates with the playing XI.
- Pick 2 all-rounders in your fantasy XI. The audited data shows 2 all-rounders is the sweet spot for most contest types.
- Consider the venue — pick spinners for Chennai, pace for Mumbai. Venue-specific form is the most under-used factor in fantasy team selection.
- Hedge with vice-captain. Pick a vice-captain from a different role than your captain to cover both high-scoring and low-scoring scenarios.
- Use the 50 free contest entries first. Test your team strategy in practice mode before committing real money.
Reading context
How to read this post alongside the rest of Rupee11 Fantasy.
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- Fantasy Cricket hub — the comprehensive guide to formats, rules and contest types.
- Fantasy Tips hub — 50+ tactical tips, ranked by impact.
- Match Prediction hub — every IPL match's win probability and predicted scores.
- IPL 2026 hub — full coverage of the 2026 season.
- Methodology — how we source, audit and publish every figure.