Steyn, known for his sharp insights on the game, ranked former India captain Anil Kumble at No.5, praising the legendary spinner\u2019s effectiveness at the batting-friendly M. Chinnaswamy Stadium. Kumble was the captain of RCB from 2009 to 2010. He played 51 matches for the team and took 51 wickets at an average of 24.58.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\"At No.5, I\u2019ve got Anil Kumble. Just as a spinner, bowling a lot at Chinnaswamy to do as well as he has, he makes my top five,\" Steyn told ESPNcricinfo.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
At No.4, Steyn picked Harshal Patel for his wicket-taking ability and impact in matches. Patel is the second-highest wicket-taker for RCB in IPL history with 99 wickets to his name from just 80 matches. This also includes one five-wicket and two four-wicket hauls.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\u201cHarshal Patel, the numbers tell me he\u2019s a wicket-taker. His economy rate is really good, and his influence in games, in terms of helping RCB win, is pretty big too,\u201d he added.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Australian left-arm quick Mitchell Starc was slotted at No.3, with Steyn lauding his ability to pick wickets consistently while maintaining an impressive economy rate. Starc played only 27 matches for RCB and took 34 wickets.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\u201cYou can\u2019t go very far without leaving this man out. Mitchell Starc \u2014 such a wicket-taker, fantastic economy, and an absolute gun when it comes to picking wickets,\u201d he said.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
At No.2, Steyn chose Australian pacer Josh Hazlewood, underlining his remarkable strike rate. Hazlewood is currently with the RCB squad in IPL 2026. He has picked 45 wickets in just 27 matches for the franchise.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\u201cJosh Hazlewood is an incredible bowler. A strike rate of 13 means basically every two overs he\u2019s taking a wicket. That\u2019s pretty magical,\u201d Steyn noted.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Topping the list was Chahal, RCB\u2019s leading wicket-taker in IPL history, with Steyn emphasising his consistency and match-winning ability. Chahal took 139 wickets in 113 matches for RCB at an impressive average of 22.03.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\u201cJosh Hazlewood is an incredible bowler. A strike rate of 13 means basically every two overs he\u2019s taking a wicket. That\u2019s pretty magical,\u201d Steyn noted.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Meanwhile, RCB has not lost any match in the IPL 2026. They will face the Rajasthan Royals at Barsapara Stadium in Guwahati on Friday.<\/p>\r\n\r\n