The Indian Premier League (IPL) has seen some of the greatest bowlers dominate the tournament with their exceptional skills, pace, and spin wizardry. Below is a comprehensive list of the top wicket-takers in IPL history.
🏏 Top Wicket-Takers in IPL
| Rank | Player | Matches | Wickets | Best Bowling | Economy | Average | Strike Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Yuzvendra Chahal | 145 | 187 | 5/40 | 7.66 | 21.68 | 17.00 |
| 2 | Dwayne Bravo | 161 | 183 | 4/22 | 8.38 | 23.82 | 17.00 |
| 3 | Piyush Chawla | 181 | 179 | 4/17 | 7.88 | 25.19 | 19.00 |
| 4 | Amit Mishra | 161 | 173 | 5/17 | 7.35 | 23.84 | 19.00 |
| 5 | Ravichandran Ashwin | 197 | 171 | 4/34 | 7.01 | 27.00 | 23.00 |
(Stats updated as of IPL 2023 season)
🔥 Most Wickets in a Single IPL Season
Some bowlers have dominated a season with their brilliant wicket-taking ability. Here are the top performances:
| Year | Player | Team | Wickets | Matches | Best Bowling | Economy |
| 2013 | Dwayne Bravo | CSK | 32 | 18 | 4/42 | 7.95 |
| 2021 | Harshal Patel | RCB | 32 | 15 | 5/27 | 8.14 |
| 2018 | Kagiso Rabada | DC | 30 | 17 | 4/21 | 8.34 |
| 2019 | Imran Tahir | CSK | 26 | 17 | 4/12 | 6.69 |
| 2020 | Jasprit Bumrah | MI | 27 | 15 | 4/14 | 6.73 |
💥 Best Bowling Figures in IPL History
Some bowlers have delivered stunning individual performances in IPL matches:
| Player | Bowling Figures | Opponent | Year |
| Alzarri Joseph | 6/12 | SRH | 2019 |
| Sohail Tanvir | 6/14 | CSK | 2008 |
| Adam Zampa | 6/19 | SRH | 2016 |
| Anil Kumble | 5/5 | RR | 2009 |
| Ishant Sharma | 5/12 | KTK | 2011 |
🎯 Fastest 50 Wickets in IPL
Some bowlers have made an immediate impact in the IPL, reaching 50 wickets in record time:
| Player | Matches to 50 Wickets |
| Lasith Malinga | 26 |
| Kagiso Rabada | 27 |
| Sunil Narine | 32 |
| Rashid Khan | 34 |
| Jasprit Bumrah | 35 |
🏆 Purple Cap Winners (Top Wicket-Takers Each Season)
The Purple Cap is awarded to the highest wicket-taker in each IPL season. Some of the past winners include:
- 2023: Mohammed Shami (28 wickets)
- 2022: Yuzvendra Chahal (27 wickets)
- 2021: Harshal Patel (32 wickets)
- 2020: Kagiso Rabada (30 wickets)
- 2019: Imran Tahir (26 wickets)
- 2018: Andrew Tye (24 wickets)
(Full list available in the IPL records section)
🎯 Conclusion
The IPL has showcased some of the best bowlers in the world, with records constantly being broken. From Lasith Malinga’s legendary consistency to Harshal Patel’s record-equalling 32-wicket season, IPL history is filled with extraordinary bowling performances. Stay tuned to IndiaCricketMatches.com for the latest updates, stats, and records!