IPL 2021: 3 Players Who Can Be The Highest Wicket Takers For Punjab Kings (PBKS)

After a disastrous performance in IPL 2020, Punjab Kings will look for a better show in IPL 2021. Punjab Kings, formerly Kings XI Punjab, will have the new name for themselves in the 14^th edition of the tournament. Under the leadership of KL Rahul, Punjab Kings will start their IPL 2021 journey with the first match against Rajasthan Royals on April 12, 2021, at Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai.

Ahead of IPL 2021, Punjab Kings released 7 players from their squad. Glenn Maxwell, Sheldon Cottrell, Mujeeb Zadran, Hardus Viljoen, James Neesham, Krishnappa Gowtham, Karun Nair, Jagadeesha Suchith, and Tejinder Singh Dhillon were the 7 players who had to bid goodbye to the franchisee.

During IPL 2021 auction, Punjab Kings bought 8 new players in the squad. They were Jhye Richardson, Riley Meredith, Shahrukh Khan, Moises Henriques, Dawid Malan, Fabian Allen, Jalaj Saxena, Saurabh Kumar, and Utkarsh Singh.

With their new squad, Punjab Kings hope to win their first IPL trophy in IPL 2021. Here we look at 3 bowlers who can be the highest wicket-takers for Punjab Kings in IPL 2021.

IPL 2021: 3 Players Who Can Be The Highest Wicket Takers For Punjab Kings (PBKS)

Mohammed Shami

Mohammed Shami is the top contender to be the highest wicket-taker for Punjab Kings in IPL 2021. The Indian pacer Shami took 20 wickets in 14 matches in IPL 2020. He bowled some great spells for the team. Therefore, Shami is again expected to take the most wickets for Punjab Kings in IPL 2021 too.

Jhye Richardson

Punjab Kings bought Jhye Richardson during IPL 2021 auction for Rs. 14 crore. During Big Bash League 2020-21, Jhye Richardson was spectacular with his bowling. The right-arm pacer Richardson bagged most wickets in the tournament with 29 wickets in 17 matches. At such an amazing form, the Australian pacer Richardson can show his magical bowling in IPL 2021 as well.

Riley Meredith

Riley Meredith is another player which Punjab Kings bought in the IPL 2021 auction at a huge price of Rs. 8 crore. Riley Meredith took 16 wickets in Big Bash League 2020-21 and earned accolades. The Australian pacer is another bowler who can emerge as the highest wicket-taker for Punjab Kings in IPL 2021.