Highest Wicket Taker in IPL History: Top 10 Bowling Legends

SPIN AND SWING

10. Ravindra Jadeja 160 wickets in 241 matches

1. Jadeja’s left-arm spin has been effective in controlling runs and picking wickets. His best figures are 5/16, with an economy rate of 7.61 and a bowling average of 30.53.

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9. Jasprit Bumrah 165 wickets in 133 matches

Bumrah’s deadly accuracy has fetched him 165 wickets. His best figures of 5/10, combined with an economy of 7.30 and a strike rate of 18.50, make him one of IPL’s best pacers.

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8. Lasith Malinga 170 wickets in 122 matches

Malinga, the king of yorkers, dominated IPL with 170 wickets. His best figures of 5/13 came at an economy of 7.14 and a strike rate of 16.62.

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7. Amit Mishra 174 wickets in 162 matches

Mishra, a leg-spinner known for his accuracy, has claimed 174 wickets. His best figures are 5/17, with an economy of 7.37 and an impressive strike rate of 19.37.

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6. Ravichandran Ashwin 181 wickets in 213 matches

Ashwin’s off-spin has been vital for multiple IPL teams. His best figures are 4/34, with an economy rate of 7.12 and a bowling average of 29.83.

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5. Bhuvneshwar Kumar 181 wickets in 176 matches

Known for his swing and accuracy, Bhuvneshwar has best figures of 5/19, an economy of 7.56, and a bowling average of 27.23. He is particularly effective during powerplays and death overs.

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4. Sunil Narine 181 wickets in 178 matches

Narine, a mystery spinner, has troubled batters with his variations. His best figures of 5/19 come with a remarkable economy rate of 6.73 and a strike rate of 22.64.

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3. Dwayne Bravo 183 wickets in 161 matches

Bravo’s versatility in the death overs has earned him 183 wickets. His best bowling figures are 4/22, with an economy rate of 8.38 and a strike rate of 17.04.

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2. Piyush Chawla 192 wickets in 192 matches

Chawla, a consistent wicket-taker over the years, has best figures of 4/17. His economy of 7.96 and average of 26.60 reflect his reliability across franchises.

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1. Yuzvendra Chahal 205 wickets in 161 matches

Chahal, a leg-spin maestro, leads the charts with 205 wickets. His best bowling figures are 5/40, with an impressive economy rate of 7.84 and a strike rate of 17.17.

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