The 2024 Caribbean Premier League is all geared up to kick-start on August 29, running till October 6, with 34 riveting matches slated to take place across different Caribbean countries such as Trinidad and Tobago, Barbados, and Guyana. As the fast-approaching tournament comes closer, cricket fans are getting all the more excited about seeing some of the best spinners around the globe in action who can turn around any game at any point in time with their wily bowling.
CPL has traditionally been a playground for spinners, given the conditions and slow, turning pitches of the Caribbean. The competition this year will be no different, with quite a few world-class spinners ready to make their mark. So, here in this listicle, we shall be highlighting the top 5 best spinners one should keep an eye out for in CPL 2024.
1) Wanindu Hasaranga (St Kits & Nevis Patriots)
Wanindu Hasaranga, the leg-spinner from Sri Lanka, has been laying a big claim to being one of the best spinners in the world circuits, particularly in the T20 format. His sharp googlies and variations are well documented, and he came into this game on the back of a four-wicket haul in the recent T20Is against India.
The ability to turn his hand to both the powerplay and the death overs makes him such an asset to any team. The Srilankan leg-spinner has taken 268 wickets in 191 T20 matches at an economy rate of 6.90. He will be certainly one of the best spinners to watch out for in CPL 2024.
2) Chris Green (Antigu & Barbuda Falcons)
One more influential performer in CPL 2019 is going to be Australian spinner Chris Green, who has been a consistent performer in various T20 leagues around the world, including The Hundred. It is his off-spin, aided by accurate line and length, that makes him so difficult to score off.
Set to feature in CPL 2024 new franchise, Green has 181 wickets in 214 T20 matches at an economy rate of a touch over 7, so it will be experience and control that matter if he is to help his side achieve success in this tournament.
3) Gudakesh Motie (Guyana Amazon Warriors)
Although he is relatively new to the international scene, Gudakesh Motie has established himself in every format as the West Indies’ first-choice spinner. His left-arm orthodox spin has caused a lot of headaches for batsmen so far.
He will be looking to continue his rise in the CPL. He has claimed 56 wickets in just 48 T20 matches at an average of 21.25, and at only 27 years old, Motie seems set to be one of the standout performers in this year’s tournament.
4) Imran Tahir (Guyana Amazon Warriors)
There is not much that one can say about the veteran South African cricketer Imran Tahir, as he speaks for himself. He expresses so much passion and energy out on the field, bringing in absolutely valuable experience to be regarded as one of the most dangerous spinners in the world.
His leg-spin has been instrumental in the successes of his teams in various T20 leagues around the globe. With more than 500 T20 wickets to his name, including a best of 5/23, he is going to bring so much to the table in the CPL as he continues bamboozling batsmen with his deceptive variations.
5) Keshav Maharaj (Barbados Royals)
Another South African spinner who will oozing with confidence is Keshav Maharaj. Known for his accuracy and subtle variations, Maharaj has been an important factor for South Africa in the longer formats and can quickly become quite an important player in T20s.
With 143 T20 wickets in 169 matches at an economy rate of a miserly 6.86, Maharaj’s ability to control the flow of runs while picking up important wickets makes him one of the best spinners to follow in CPL 2024 for the Royals.
These five spinners, each with their different styles and proven track records, are sure to light up the 2024 CPL. Changing the course of a match in a matter of a few deliveries will prove critical as teams slug out for this coveted title. Be it leg-spin, off-spin, or left-arm orthodox, CPL 2024 will be a feast for all enthusiasts who love watching the best exponents in action.
