Throughout their Indian Premier League (IPL) tenure, Punjab Kings have seen multiple bowlers with the best skills and a lot of talent. The franchise has witnessed everything, from seasoned players to up-and-coming talent. Five names stand as they have left an enduring impression on the team’s history. Let’s look at top five bowlers who have etched their names in IPL legend by taking most wickets in Punjab Kings.
Player | Mat | Wkts | BBI | Ave | Econ | SR |
PP Chawla | 87 | 84 | 4/17 | 26.63 | 7.52 | 21.23 |
Sandeep Sharma | 61 | 73 | 4/20 | 23.83 | 7.76 | 18.42 |
AR Patel | 73 | 69 | 4/21 | 27.36 | 7.41 | 22.13 |
Mohammed Shami | 42 | 58 | 3/15 | 22.82 | 8.25 | 16.58 |
Arshdeep Singh | 51 | 57 | 5/32 | 27.14 | 8.74 | 18.63 |
Piyush Chawla
Piyush Chawla, a right-arm leg spinner, has been the main bowler for the Punjab team for a considerable amount of time. During his tenure with the team from 2008 to 2013, Chawla averaged 26.63 and claimed the most 84 wickets in 87 games. The franchise released Chawla a long time ago.
Sandeep Sharma
Sandeep Sharma became well-known while he was a member of the Punjab Team. Their most effective bowler, he caused problems for the batters. From 2013 to 2022, Sharma played for the Punjab side and recorded 73 wickets at an average of 23.83 in just 61 matches with a swing mix pace.
Axar Patel
It was during his time with the Punjab franchise that Axar Patel gained popularity. Despite being an all-rounder, Patel bats left-handed. Patel ranked third among those bowlers who have taken the most wickets. In 73 matches, he claimed 69 wickets at an average of 27.36.
Mohammed Shami
Between 2019 and 2021, Shami was a member of the Punjab team, where he amassed the fourth-highest wicket total for the team. In just 42 matches, he claimed 58 wickets at an average of 22.82.
Arshdeep Singh
The top bowler for the Punjab Kings, who gained popularity recently, is ranked fifth. The Punjab Team is currently led by a left-handed talent. With an average of 25.08, he has claimed 49 wickets in just 43 games.