The Indian Premier League (IPL) is known for being a batters-friendly tournament, but skillful bowlers still manage to make a significant impact with outstanding bowling performances. In this league, where batters often dominate, let us take a look at the bowlers who have taken the most wickets in the IPL.
Player | Mat | Wkts | BBI | Ave | Econ |
YS Chahal (MI/RCB/RR) | 145 | 187 | 5/40 | 21.68 | 7.66 |
DJ Bravo (CSK/GL/MI) | 161 | 183 | 4/22 | 23.82 | 8.38 |
PP Chawla (CSK/KKR/KXIP/MI) | 181 | 179 | 4/17 | 26.79 | 7.90 |
A Mishra (DC/LSG/SRH) | 161 | 173 | 5/17 | 23.84 | 7.36 |
R Ashwin (CSK/DC/KXIP/RPS/RR) | 197 | 171 | 4/34 | 28.66 | 7.01 |
Bowlers with most wickets in IPL
Yuzvendra Chahal
Yuzvendra Chahal has the most number of wickets in the IPL. He has taken 187 scalps in 145 matches. He has an average of 7.66.
Dwayne Bravo
Bravo was one of the match-winners for Chennai Super Kings with bat and ball. He has the second-most wickets in the Indian Premier League. Bravo has taken 183 wickets in 161 matches.
Piyush Chawla
The veteran Piyush Chawla took 179 scalps in IPL. He has played for four IPL franchises and played 181 matches. He has an economy of 7.90 with a bowling average of 26.79.
Amit Mishra
Another Indian veteran Amit Mishra has made it to the list with 173 wickets. Mishra has played 161 matches for Delhi Capitals, Lucknow Super Giants, and Sunrisers Hyderabad. Mishra has an economy of 7.36.
R Ashwin
Ashwin has been the most consistent performer in the Indian Premier League. He has cleared up 171 batters in 197 matches. He has an excellent economy of 7.01 in the tournament.