The Dehradun Warriors were well served by a robust bowling department in the Uttarakhand Premier League. Although their batting drew eyeballs at times, the bowlers tended to win games for them. Two names stood out earlier also were, - Devendra Singh Bora and Mayank Mishra - who not only picked up wickets but also offered vital spells that kept the Warriors in the running throughout the tournament.
Devendra Singh Bora: The Breakthrough Specialist
For the Warriors, the most promising name of this season was right-arm medium pacer Devendra Singh Bora. In five matches that he played, he managed to take eight wickets at an average of about 15.5. His best return was 3 for 32, which establishes the fact that he is capable of making multiple strikes in a single match.
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What really impressed was his ability to cast frugal spells in crunch time. In one match, he bowled three overs for a mere seven runs and collected two wickets as well a spell that also reflected his control and temperament. Though his economy varied in other matches, Bora's strike rate of one wicket every 11 balls made him one of the pointiest weapons in the Warriors' arsenal.
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Mayank Mishra: Experience and All-Round Contribution
While Bora offered youthful vigor, Mayank Mishra contributed experience and equilibrium. With experience spanning Uttarakhand cricket from 2018, Mayank's all-round contributions made him irreplaceable in UPL 2024. He amassed 210 runs in six games, placing among the top five run-scorers of the tournament.
With the ball, his left-arm spin claimed eight wickets at best figures of 3 for 28. His variations and control over the tempo in the middle overs tended to change the momentum in favor of the Warriors, although his economy rate was high.