- By Ridam Sharma
- Sat, 22 Mar 2025 11:25 AM (IST)
- Source:JND
Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 is kicking off on March 22 with a thrilling and iconic match between Kolkata Knight Riders and Royal Challengers Bengaluru. IPL has never failed to keep audiences on their toes, from power-pack sixes to classic LBW, the IPL matches are truly thrilling and sometimes nailbiting too. The cricket series has seen its fair share of top bowlers who have made their mark in IPL history as the wicket-takers. Let’s take a look at the list of the top 10 bowlers with the highest wickets in IPL history.
List Of Top 10 Highest Wicket Takers In IPL History:
Yuzvendra Chahal (205 wickets)
Often called Yuzi, is a talented leg-spinner and the highest wicket-taker in IPL history with almost 205 wickets in 155 games. The cricket star has always been consistent in his form and has played for Mumbai Indians (MI), Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB), and Rajasthan Royals (RR). Yuzvendra Chahal’s best bowling is 5/40, and he has six four-wicket hauls and one five-wicket haul to his credit.
Piyush Chawla (192 wickets)
Piyush Chawla, who is an old leg-spinner, has represented various teams such as KKR, CSK, and MI. He has bagged 192 wickets from 186 matches at an economy rate of 7.96 and a best of 4/17.
Dwayne Bravo (183 wickets)
The retired West Indies all-rounder, Bravo, was a prominent player of Chennai Super Kings (CSK). His highest figures are 4/22 with 183 wickets from 161 matches. Bravo retired from the IPL in 2022 and now works as the bowling coach for CSK.
Bhuvneshwar Kumar (181 wickets)
A swing bowler, Bhuvneshwar Kumar has been one of Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH)'s brightest stars. He has taken 181 wickets in his total 167 IPL matches at an economy rate of 7.51 and best of 5/19.
Sunil Narine (180 wickets)
Sunil Narine is a West Indian mystery spinner who has been lucky for Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR). Narine has picked 180 wickets in 169 games with a terrific economy rate of 6.74.
Ravichandran Ashwin (180 wickets)
Ravichandran Ashwin is one of India’s finest off-spinners and has played for CSK, PBKS, RR, and RPS. He has taken 180 wickets in 204 matches with the best figures of 4/34 in his IPL career till now.
Amit Mishra (174 wickets)
Amit Mishra is the most successful spinner in IPL history with 174 wickets in 161 games. He is world-famous for his googlies, and his best bowling figures are 5/17.
Lasith Malinga (170 wickets)
Lasith Malinga is the Sri Lankan pace legend and was a cornerstone of MI’s bowling attack. With an economy rate of just 7.14, his best figures are an incredible 5/13.
Jasprit Bumrah (165 wickets)
Jasprit Bumrah is widely known for his killer yorkers and death-over skill. For the Mumbai Indian team, he has taken 165 wickets in 127 matches with the best of 5/10.
Ravindra Jadeja (160 wickets)
Ravindra Jadeja is a handy all-rounder who has represented various franchises such as CSK and RR. He has also picked up 160 wickets in 233 matches with best figures of 5/16.
Top Bowlers in IPL History:
| Rank | Player | Matches | Wickets | Economy | Best Bowling | Teams Played For |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Yuzvendra Chahal | 155 | 205 | 7.69 | 5/40 | MI, RCB, RR |
| 2 | Piyush Chawla | 186 | 192 | 7.96 | 4/17 | KKR, CSK, MI |
| 3 | Dwayne Bravo | 161 | 183 | 8.38 | 4/22 | MI, CSK, GL |
| 4 | Bhuvneshwar Kumar | 167 | 181 | 7.51 | 5/19 | SRH |
| 5 | Sunil Narine | 169 | 180 | 6.74 | 5/19 | KKR |
| 6 | Ravichandran Ashwin | 204 | 180 | 7.07 | 4/34 | CSK, PBKS, RR, RPS |
| 7 | Amit Mishra | 161 | 174 | N/A | 5/17 | DC, SRH |
| 8 | Lasith Malinga | 122 | 170 | 7.14 | 5/13 | MI |
| 9 | Jasprit Bumrah | 127 | 165 | N/A | 5/10 | MI |
| 10 | Ravindra Jadeja | 233 | 160 | N/A | 5/16 | CSK |
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