Top 10 Bowlers in IPL: The Indian Premier League first started in 2008, it was a unique event. Since then, the IPL has risen season every season, and it is currently the world’s greatest cricket event, surpassing the Cricket World Cup in many aspects. That is why every cricketer wants to participate in this competition, making it very competitive.
This league has produced many outstanding bowlers throughout time. Some did well, while others went away. Even in the next season, we will witness some of the greatest in the industry demonstrating their abilities in India. A few bowlers are closing in on 200 IPL wickets, which would be a significant achievement. However, we shall discuss the most wicket-takers in IPL history, the majority of them will participate in the next IPL 2024.
Top 10 wicket-takers in the IPL
1. Yuzvendra Chahal
The IPL 2024 season has the potential to be historic, with one or more bowlers reaching 200 wickets. Yuzvendra Chahal is undoubtedly the best candidate to reach this significant milestone in the next IPL 2024 season. The experienced leggie has taken 187 wickets in only 145 games, with an astounding strike rate of 1.696. He will play for the Rajasthan Royals as their primary spinner. Chahal has represented three different clubs in the IPL (MI, RCB, and RR).
2. Dwayne Bravo
West Indian all-rounder Dwayne Bravo has retired as an IPL icon. He had a fantastic IPL career, setting some astounding records that are difficult to beat, even by the greatest. Bravo became the first bowler to win the “Purple Cap” twice in the IPL. In 2013, he got 32 wickets, which remains the joint-highest total by a bowler in a season. Bravo retired with 183 wickets in 161 games and represented three organizations during his career.
3. Piyush Chawla
Piyush Chawla, another experienced leg-spinner, is improving with age. The 35-year-old will play for the Mumbai Indians in the next IPL 2024, his fourth franchise following PBKS, KKR, and Chennai Super Kings. Chawla will go close to 200 wickets in the next season. He has taken 179 wickets out of 181 in the IPL. Chawla might be a game-changer for MI this season.
4. Amit Mishra
Amit Mishra, the IPL’s hat-trick man, is still as youthful as when he debuted in 2008. The 41-year-old leg-spinner missed the 2022 season after not being selected by any side, but he is still among the leading wicket-takers. Mishra has played 161 matches and captured 173 wickets with an economy rate of 7.31. He is the only bowler to achieve three hat-tricks in the IPL. However, the 41-year-old’s last season in the IPL may be in 2024, and he will want to make it memorable.
5. Ravi Ashwin
Ravi Ashwin made his IPL debut with Chennai Super Kings in 2009 and continued to play till 2015. Since then, he has played for the Punjab Kings and Delhi Capitals, and he is presently with the Rajasthan Royals. Ashwin has always been a true contributor, bringing street smarts to the game. He has played 197 games, taking 171 wickets at an economy rate of 7.01, and will be a bowler to look out for in the upcoming IPL 2024.
6. Lasith Malinga
Lasith Malinga is undoubtedly an IPL legend. The former bowler had the most IPL wickets before he retired. His performances helped MI achieve such success in this league. Until now, Malinga has one of the greatest bowling strike rates (16.62) in the IPL among bowlers who have taken 50 or more wickets. He departed after taking 170 wickets in 122 matches and winning four championships with MI.
7. Bhuvneshwar Kumar
Bhuvneshwar Kumar, a veteran Indian pacer, is the only Indian bowler who has won the “Purple Cap” twice in the IPL. He has been a seasonal campaigner. Since his debut in 2011, Bhuvi has been his captain’s go-to bowler. Previously, he played for the Pune Warriors and the Sunrisers Hyderabad. Bhuvi has played 160 games and took 170 wickets, including two fifers. Bhuvneshwar’s performance will be critical for SRH in the IPL 2024.
8. Sunil Narine
Sunil Narine, a veteran West Indian spinner, made his IPL debut in 2012 with the Kolkata Knight Riders. Since then, he has remained with the same organization and has become a vital member of the squad. Narine is one of the most economical bowlers in the IPL and has consistently performed well. He has taken 163 wickets in 162 games, with an economy rate of 6.73. Narine will return to play in the next season, and KKR will hope he has a successful season.
9. Ravindra Jadeja
Ravindra Jadeja had an impressive IPL debut for the Rajasthan Royals in 2008, playing under Shane Warne. That was undoubtedly a career-defining moment for the all-rounder, and he has come a long way since then. Jadeja will undoubtedly be a danger in the next season, particularly in Chennai. Jadeja has played 226 games and took 152 wickets, with a top score of 5/16.
10. Harbhajan Singh
Former Indian off-spinner Harbhajan Singh was one of the top Indian spinners to compete in the IPL. With his international expertise, he was also successful in the IPL. Bhajji played until 2021, when he retired from all kinds of cricket. He played for three teams (CSK, KKR, and MI). He played 163 games and got 150 wickets with an economy rate of 7.07.